1972 Chevron B20 72-2

Highlights


・1972 Pau Grand Prix winner
・Early Cosworth engine 
・Owned by the manufacturer for many years 
・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.

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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 four 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.

After which our current vendor, the fourth owner, bought the car for his extensive single seater and race car collection.

The Paperwork 

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 was owned by Chevron themselves.

An engine specialist with in depth knowledge of racing car engines believes this car to be powered by an 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 Exterior


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.

The Mechanics

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.

The Appeal

This car is a significant piece of motorsport history and would be a fantastic addition to anyone’s collection or for someone wanting to race in a suitable historic series.

All the history and information on the car has been confirmed and verified by Tim Colman, Managing Director Chevron Heritage, and Official Chevron Historian.

An important historical car that would rarely be available on the open market and is only offered for sale by our vendor due to him deciding to downsize his extensive single seater, GT, and tin top race car collection.

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1972
  • Make Chevron
  • Model B20 72-2
  • Colour Red
  • Odometer 0
  • Engine size
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town Hoddeston
  • Location Hertfordshire
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
55 bids
  • Ha•••• £39,750 30/09/22
  • Sp•••• £39,500 30/09/22
  • Ha•••• £39,250 30/09/22
  • Sp•••• £39,000 30/09/22
  • Ha•••• £38,750 30/09/22
  • Sp•••• £38,500 30/09/22
  • Ha•••• £38,250 30/09/22
  • Sp•••• £38,000 30/09/22
  • Ha•••• £37,750 30/09/22
  • Sp•••• £37,500 30/09/22
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