1958 Lister 'Knobbly' Chevrolet (BHL 127)
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- Chevrolet V8
Chassis BHL 127 is the fifth production example of the Lister 'Knobbly', one of only 16 Chevrolet-powered Listers built during the marque's brief production run ending in 1959. Originally sold new to the United States, it passed through several American owners before resurfacing in England in the early 1980s. Following a restoration completed around 1990, it was campaigned actively in historic motorsport, notably winning the Sussex Trophy at Goodwood Revival in 2008 and 2010 and setting fastest laps throughout the 2010 season.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €353,750 (≈ $389K)
- 1980-07-01 → 1991-03-01Acquisition unknownJohn Charlesfull documentation
FIA historic papers confirm acquisition date. Undertook a restoration of the car between 1989 and 1990 before co-selling it.
- → 1991-03-01Acquisition unknownBarry Simpsonpartial documentation
Co-vendor alongside John Charles when the car was sold to David Clark in March 1991; extent of his ownership stake is not specified.
- 1991-03-01 →Private saleDavid Clarkpartial documentation
Actively raced the car in various historic events throughout the 1990s.
- → 2013Acquisition unknownJamie McIntyrepartial documentation
Campaigned the car extensively in historic competition from 2007 to 2010, achieving notable results at Goodwood Revival.
- 2013 → 2015AuctionPaul Andrews Collectionpartial documentation
Car entered this collection following a 2013 auction sale and remained there for approximately two years.
- 2015 →Private saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Has used the car in historic events at Goodwood Revival and Silverstone Classic during their ownership.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryChuck Howardpartial documentation
Reported first owner in the United States; said to have raced the car during its original competitive period.
- Date unknownPrivate saleTracy Birdpartial documentation
Acquired from Howard; also reportedly campaigned the car in period competition. Subsequent custody is unclear.
Competition
- 20082008 Goodwood Revival Sussex TrophyDriver: Jamie McIntyre1st
McIntyre took the Sussex Trophy victory at the 2008 Goodwood Revival with this car.
- 20102010 Goodwood Revival Sussex TrophyDriver: Jamie McIntyre1st
McIntyre won again at Goodwood Revival; the car also recorded the fastest lap at every event it contested that year.
- —SCCA ChampionshipsPeriod SCCA competitionDriver: Chuck Howard
Chuck Howard and later Tracy Bird are both said to have raced the car in period competition, though specific event details are not recorded.
- —Various historic races in the 1990sDriver: David Clark
Clark entered the car in multiple historic motorsport events during his ownership in the 1990s; no individual results are specified.
- —Historic events 2007–2010Driver: Jamie McIntyre
McIntyre ran the car in numerous historic competitions across this period prior to the specific Goodwood results below.
- —Goodwood Revival
Car competed at Goodwood Revival during the current consignor's tenure; specific year and results not provided.
- —Silverstone Classic
Also entered at Silverstone Classic under current ownership; no further details given.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
A new 'Knobbly'-style body was fitted to the 1958-specification chassis at some point before the car surfaced in England in the early 1980s.
The car was described as partially complete with a period-correct chassis but a replacement body when it came to light.
- —Restoration
A restoration was carried out by or under the direction of John Charles between 1989 and 1990, returning the car to running condition.
Documented in the historic FIA paperwork associated with the car.
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