Beschreibung
The car is the Warwick GT " works "75 RBH ". Road tested in period, then in 2-litre form, this car appeared in ‘Motor 1961 and was also road tested by the great John Bolster for ‘Autosport (21st April 1961).
Goodwood and many more race series eligible car!
Used as a development car by the Warwick Works for the GT350 programme – the car was fitted with an all-aluminium Buick V-8 and described as a GT350 in the 1961 edition of ‘The Illustrated Book of Cars.
This unique Warwick Works development car was discovered many years ago. At that time it was then still in GT350 V-8 form.
One of only 2 existing cars
COMPETITION HISTORY
1961 RAC Rally. Retired Holed Sump
1961 Goodwood Motor Show test Day. Shed wheel going through Fordwater at over 100mph. Believed driven by Lord Strathcarron.
1961 Silverstone 750MC 6 hour relay.
1961 Brighton Speed Trials.
1961 Brands Hatch Bank Holiday Meet August 7th.
1961 British Empire Trophy.
1961 Goodwood Whitsun meeting. GT Scratch race driven by Bernie Roger (3. 5-litre)
1962 Competed at Sebring 12 Hrs.
2009 Goodwood Revival. Fordwater Trophy. Finished 20th
The rebuild car was debuted at the 2009 Goodwood Revival meeting, where it was invited to take part in the coveted ‘Fordwater Trophy for production sportscars. Fielded against the very best selection of seasoned historic race cars – the Warwick GT350 equated itself with aplomb - finishing 20th out of 30 starters for the hard-fought 13-lap race around one of the worlds most daunting motor circuits to survive in original form.
this rare – unique – survivor holds a full FIA Historic Technical Passport, which allows access to historic events at the very highest level. Its specification also offers immediate thoughts of competitive road events such as ‘Tour Auto as well as circuit European series for historic Sports and GT cars. Such unique cars – with unchallenged provenance rarely come onto the market nowadays – here is an opportunity to make good use of a tried and tested restoration, whilst enjoying a unique position in historic motorsport.
Comes with the car:
• New FIA pass
• Set of extra wheels
• Spare genuine Buick 3. 500cc engine
• Spare gearbox 5 speed
• Spare gearbox 4 speed
Work done:
• New paint
• New rubbers
• New shock absorbers
• New custom made leaf springs
• New parts in the steering
• New stainless exhaust system
• Heat coated exhaust headers
• New brake calipers
• Helix clutch
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