Description

NEW LISTING: In the pantheon of sports cars, the brilliantly rewarding to drive Ron Tauranac masterpiece, The 1964 designed BT-8, stands at the very pinnacle. His second sports car design could, and did, carry multiple engine types to compete in various categories in the UK and around the world with examples competing in: The Targa Florio, Singapore, Riverside and Canadian Grand Prix, Nassau Speed Weeks, The Tourist Trophy, in addition it won multiple American Sports car Championships over many years, and of course there is Goodwood which needs no introduction. This unique engine and gearbox example was especially ordered with a slightly bored version of the 1,500 cc BRM V-8 GP World Championship winning engine and its 6-speed gearbox and magnesium wheels for entry in the very popular up to 2-liter class. The 1880cc machine in the hands of Jack Brabham won its class on its 1964 Goodwood debut in the Lavant Cup and finished third overall only 5 “behind Jackie Stewart in a Cooper Monaco with a 20% larger engine and 11” behind the leader in a similarly 2.5 Ltr engined Lotus 19. In its wake followed Lotus 23Bs, more Lotus 19’s, a Porsche 904 GTS, Elva MkVII’s, and Lola’s with the closest challenger being 40” back. The models outstanding speed and ease of handling would take it to fame all over the world but this GP engine-based car is perhaps the finest example. Welcome in any company, anywhere whether: racing, parading or showing its immaculate originality down to its original sized wheels and tires at any Concourse it stands as a credit to its past and present owners known to all as much for the fastidiousness of their custodianship as for their speed on the tracks. Highly recommended with FIA and HTP certification.

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Brabham
Model
BT8
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1964
Mileage (read)
Not provided
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
No
Previous owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Racing car
Power (kW/hp)
180/245
Cubic capacity (ccm)
2495
Cylinders
4
Doors
0
Steering
Right (RHD)
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
4
Transmission
Rear
Front breaks
Disc
Rear breaks
Disc
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Blue
Sun roof
No
Folding roof
No
Power Assisted Steering
No
Central locking
No
Electric windows
No
Interior color
Brown
Interior material
Leather
Heated seats
No
Air conditioning
No
ABS
No
Airbag
No
Cruise control
No

Condition, registration & documentation

Has Report
Not provided
Registered
Ready to drive

Location

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Hall and Hall

Vince Dennis

Graham Hill Way

PE10 9PJ Bourne

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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