1977 Chevron B36
- Engine
- 1,975 cc DOHC 16-valve inline-four, fuel-injected, ~280 bhp (Cosworth BDG)
Chevron B36 chassis 36-77-05, one of just 21 examples produced between 1976 and 1987, was factory-delivered in May 1977 to American racing driver Gordon Hamilton Jr. Powered by a Cosworth BDG 1,975 cc four-cylinder, the car secured the 1977–79 SCCA Midwest Division B/SR class championship in 1978 and later the 1980 SCCA South East Divisional B/SR title under Nile Lestrange. After nearly three decades in storage, the car received a comprehensive frame-up restoration exceeding €200,000, including full engine and gearbox rebuilds, and now holds FIA HTP.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €168,000 (≈ $185K)
- 1977-05-01 → 1980Factory deliveryGordon Hamilton Jrpartial documentation
Based in Kansas; drove the car himself in SCCA competition across multiple seasons before selling it on.
- 1980 →Private saleNile Lestrangepartial documentation
Fort Lauderdale resident who raced the car throughout the 1980 season then placed it in dry storage for roughly 27 years before eventually selling it.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownGrand Prix Classicspartial documentation
La Jolla, California dealership that acquired the car after its long storage period and subsequently sold it to the current Swiss owner.
- Date unknownPrivate saleSwiss private collectorfull documentation
Current owner commissioned a comprehensive two-year restoration costing over €200,000, with full invoicing and photographic documentation retained; car also holds FIA HTP.
Competition
- 1978SCCASCCA Midwest Division ChampionshipDriver: Gordon Hamilton Jr1st in class B/SR
Hamilton took the divisional title in the B/SR category for the 1978 season.
- 1980SCCAPalm BeachDriver: Nile Lestrange
One of several events entered by Callipygian Racing on behalf of Lestrange during the 1980 season.
- 1980SCCADaytonaDriver: Nile Lestrange
Part of Callipygian Racing's 1980 campaign with Lestrange at the wheel.
- 1980SCCASebringDriver: Nile Lestrange
Among the events contested by Callipygian Racing for Lestrange in 1980.
- 1980SCCAU.S. Championships at Road AtlantaDriver: Nile Lestrange
Final major event noted in Lestrange's 1980 campaign with the Callipygian Racing entry.
- 1980SCCASCCA South East Divisional ChampionshipDriver: Nile Lestrange1st in class B/SR
Lestrange secured the divisional title in B/SR for 1980 with this chassis.
- —SCCARoad AmericaDriver: Gordon Hamilton Jr
One of several venues where the car was entered during the 1977–1979 racing seasons.
- —SCCAIndianapolisDriver: Gordon Hamilton Jr
One of several venues where the car competed across the 1977–1979 seasons.
- —SCCARoad AtlantaDriver: Gordon Hamilton Jr
Among the venues used during Hamilton's 1977–1979 campaign with the car.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive frame-up restoration completed over roughly two years at a cost exceeding €200,000, documented with invoices and photographic records. New FIA-compliant fuel tanks were fitted as part of the work.
Undertaken by or on behalf of the Swiss current owner; FIA HTP obtained following completion.
- —Engine rebuild
Full rebuild of the Cosworth BDG 1,975 cc four-cylinder engine carried out as part of the broader restoration programme.
Completed concurrently with the gearbox rebuild.
- —Mechanical
Complete overhaul of the Hewland FT-200 five-speed gearbox, carried out alongside the engine rebuild.
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