1968 Chevron B8
Chevron B8 chassis DBE-45, one of 44 examples completed from the celebrated 1968 FIA Group 4 sports-racing model, is notable as reportedly the only B8 originally sold for road use rather than competition. After falling into disrepair it was shipped to Switzerland, restored, and used in hillclimbing before returning to the United Kingdom around 2003. The current vendor acquired it in 2012 and undertook a comprehensive ground-up rebuild from 2015, leaving the car in race-ready condition with a zero-hours M10 BMW engine and a new Mark Baily FT 200 gearbox.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleSold £150,000 (≈ $188K)
- 1968 →Private saleOriginal road-use purchaserpartial documentation
The car was reportedly acquired for road use rather than racing, supported by a pink slip and a letter of authenticity. It proved impractical and was parked unused, eventually falling into disrepair.
- 2003 → 2012Acquisition unknownUK-based owner post-2003partial documentation
The car was brought back to the UK around 2003 and professionally returned to full racing specification during this period of ownership.
- 2012 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Commissioned a thorough ground-up rebuild starting in 2015, covering brakes, suspension, fuel system, wiring, bodywork, and a fresh engine and gearbox.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSwiss ownerpartial documentation
The car was transported to Switzerland where it underwent restoration and was subsequently campaigned in hillclimbing.
Competition
- —Swiss hillclimb events
The car was used for hillclimbing in Switzerland following its restoration there; no specific events or dates are recorded in the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2003Restoration
Professional recommissioning to complete racing specification after the car's return to the UK from Switzerland.
Work carried out around 2003; no specific workshop is identified.
- 2015Restoration
Comprehensive ground-up rebuild covering new brake master cylinders, callipers and rotors, Aeroquip plumbing, shatterproof acrylic windows, full rewire, FIA-approved fuel cell, all-new rod ends, track ends, spherical and wheel bearings, period-correct Koni dampers, and a high-gloss red gel-coat finish.
Commissioned by the current vendor; the car had accumulated only seven running hours after completion.
- —Restoration
Full restoration carried out in Switzerland after the car had fallen into disrepair; the car was subsequently used in hillclimbing.
- —Engine rebuild
BMW M10 engine rebuilt to full race specification with replacement connecting rods, crankshaft, valves and guides; unit described as zero hours at time of sale.
Mated to a zero-miles Mark Baily FT 200 gearbox.
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