・Owned by the manufacturer ・Very well documented history
The Background
Just eleven B20s were built by successful British racing car manufacturer Chevron, introducing the ‘sports car nose’ to F2, it was designed for Formula B, F3 and four of the cars created for Formula 2 which was the main focus of the project.
Unlike the earlier B18 which had a front wing, this was replaced with a full width nose similar to the B19 sports car. With its improved aerodynamics it competed well with many wins to its name.1 static 28.jpg12.3 MB
The History
The car was well known in Formula 2, making its first appearance at Mallory Park in May 1972. It was raced by Peter Gethin, Vic Elford and David Morgan with its greatest success being a win at Pau with Gethin at the wheel, making it the first Chevron to win an international F2 Championship race.
It was also raced by John Watson with a 1900cc Cosworth FVC in the Rothmans 5000 and is believed to be the car leased by Ed Reeves for David Morgan to race in the Torneio do Brasil at the end 1972. However, that car was crashed in practice at Interlagos, hitting the armco head on and being ‘extremely badly bent’, as is not uncommon with competition cars, it has been fully rebuilt.
It is believed to be the car leased by Ed Reeves for David Morgan to race in the Torneio do Brasil at the end 1972.
It has had only three owners throughout its life, two of those being Chevron themselves, after repairs it was one of three B20s sold to Alex Lowe, who won the British Formula 4 Championship in a B20 in 1977.
Roger Andreason and Tim Coleman bought Lowe’s B20s back in 1986 and were placed in the Chevron collection.
Being a racing car there is not the usual sheaf of paperwork with this Chevron, but instead it is well known and documented, with its every move having been in public and on camera and is owned by Chevron themselves.
An engine specialist with in depth knowledge of racing car engines believes this car to be powered by a very early Cosworth unit.
The Interior
The cockpit is race car basic - bare aluminium, exposed rivets, fuel lines and cables all in the name of weight saving and efficiency. The seat is a basic bucket and dashboard a simple panel with the essential dials, and a small leather steering wheel. The gear shift is to the right of the driver.
The body panels which we assume to be GRP are in excellent condition, there are a few tiny chips and marks around the shell and the left mirror is missing its glass but this is a historic competition car that has come from the track so shouldn’t be expected to be showroom fresh.
As mentioned above, it is believed the car has a rare and valuable early Cosworth engine, an item of value in itself, but not something that would be separated from the car.
The B20 has been dry stored for many years, and is in excellent cosmetic condition and is all complete, it will require expert decommissioning before running again.
This car is a significant piece of motorsport history, and would be a great addition to a collection or for someone wanting to race in a suitable historic series.
All of the history and information on the car has been confirmed and verified by Tim Colman, Managing Director Chevron Heritage and Official Chevron Historian.
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