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- 8 Jul 2025
Brabham BT35X (1971 Hillclimbs)
A variant of the Formula Atlantic/F3 Brabham BT35, the Brabham BT35X was designed specifically for hillclimbs, with stronger transmissions but smaller fuel tanks. Two were built for more powerful engines: for Sir Nick Williamson's Cosworth FVC and for Tony Griffiths' 5-litre Repco V8.
- 7 Jul 2025
March 762 (1976 Formula 2)
The factory team of March 762s, driven by Maurizio Flammini and Alex Dias Ribeiro, were part of the "Big Six" that dominated Formula 2 in 1976, but the Renault-powered Elf 2s and Martinis proved to have the edge. Customer 762s sold very well, although the design was little changed from the 752.
- 6 Jul 2025
McRae GM3 (1976 Formula 5000)
Graham McRae built another one-off Formula 5000 car for 1976, the McRae GM3, but it arrived too late for American F5000. It was competitive in Australian F5000 and took Graham to victory in the 1978 Australian Grand Prix.
- 4 Jul 2025
McRae GM2 (1973 Formula 5000)
Designed, built and raced by Graham McRae, the Formula 5000 McRae GM2 won the Australian Grand Prix in November 1973 and also won the Lady Wigram Trophy in early 1975 before being wrecked in a testing accident a few weeks later.
- 29 Jun 2025
Dulon LD8 (1970 Formula 5000)
Built for Bob Miller for the 1970 British Formula 5000 series, the Dulon LD8 was a rather bulky car, better suited to Formule Libre races at Llandow than the professional ranks.
- 28 Jun 2025
Elfin MR9 (1980 Formula 5000)
Garrie Cooper designed the F5000 Elfin MR9 for the 1980 season. It was an orthodox ground-effect car for the period, but without the benefit of wind-tunnel testing, it proved ineffective.
- 27 Jun 2025
Elfin MR8 (1976-1978 Formula 5000)
The Elfin MR8 was designed by Garrie Cooper and raced by his Ansett Team Elfin for five seasons from 1976 to 1980. James Hunt gave the model its highest-profile win at Winton in 1978.
- 25 Jun 2025
Nike 1A (1969 Formula A)
Built by Walt Boyd, the Nike 1A was designed to be a multi-purpose car eligible for USAC Sprint Car racing and SCCA Formula A. Mike Goth raced the only known example once in the Pro Formula A series in 1969.
- 17 Jun 2025
Begg FM4 (1971 Formula 5000)
The one-off Begg FM4 was designed by Fred McLean for George Begg's team. David Oxton gave the Begg marque its best Tasman result so far with third place in the Begg FM4 at Teretonga in 1972.
- 13 Jun 2025
Begg FM2 (1969 Formula 5000)
Built by the Begg team in 1969, the Begg FM2 was the first Formula 5000 car built in New Zealand. It was not competitive at international level but took several race wins in the New Zealand Gold Star series.
- 11 Jun 2025
Eagle 1978 Indy car
AAR produced an entirely new Indycar design for 1978, powered by the Cosworth DFX engine and heavily inspired by Roman Slobodynskyj's Lightning design, but nowhere near as light, swelt and elegant. A modified version of this car was used through the 1979 season.
- 9 Jun 2025
WRE Formula A history
Built by John Wadsworth, the WRE Formula A car was a regular in Californian SCCA racing from 1968 to 1970. Two were built, for Nick Dioguardi and Rex Ramsey.
- 8 Jun 2025
Eagle 1974 Indy car
The 1974 Indy Eagle was the final evolution of the 1972 design, and would win 13 races between 1974 and 1976. It was only the arrival of the Cosworth DFX and the McLaren M24 that marked its demise.
- 5 May 2025
Eisert 'wedge' (1969-1972 Indy/Formula A)
Experienced mechanic and car builder Jerry Eisert built a series of "convertible" web-shaped cars for Formula A and Indy racing for the 1969 season. Further cars to the same pattern appeared in 1970 and 1972.
- 23 Apr 2025
Lant RT2 (1982-1986 Formula South Africa)
A copy of a Ralt RT2 built in South Africa, the Lants were used in the local 'Formula South Africa' series between 1982 and 1986.
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