1970 Chevron B16 Cosworth

Siffert was Chevron's Swiss agent and a prominent racing driver; the car was reportedly hired out to Steve McQueen's production company during this period for use in the Le Mans film, at which time it carried red livery.

Noted Chevron specialist who undertook a thorough restoration to correct B16 specification, commissioning period-correct bodywork in Blank's 1970 colours and securing new FIA HTP papers.

Described as an experienced and respected historic racer who has actively used and carefully maintained the car, with recent engine and seasonal preparation work carried out prior to the sale.

Talented Swiss driver who achieved a debut victory with the car; he campaigned it through the 1971 and 1972 seasons in various configurations including B19 spyder and later B21 specification, entering major events such as the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Purchased the car from Blank after it sustained front-end damage; repaired the nose section and raced the car at various events in 1974 and 1975 using engines ranging from 1,300cc to turbocharged units before a crash in 1975 ended his active campaign.

Acquired the car from Kobler following the 1975 crash, carried out a rebuild with a Cosworth BDA engine installed, and obtained FIA HTP papers in 1991.

This was the B16 model's race debut, and Redman's outright victory immediately validated Chevron's engineering approach with the new closed-cockpit design.

The car, then in B19 spyder configuration, was entered for the race but did not ultimately take the start.

One of several events in which the car was raced during the 1972 season while in an evolved specification.

Part of the car's 1972 endurance racing programme alongside hillclimbs and Interseries appearances.

Car raced in B21 specification identified as Chevron Spartan P271 chassis number one throughout the 1973 season before sustaining front-end damage.

Kobler raced the repaired B21 at multiple unspecified events across 1974 and 1975 using a variety of engine configurations including a turbocharged unit; the car crashed in 1975.

Chevron specialist Vin Malkie conducted a thorough restoration returning the car to accurate B16 specification, using a replacement Chevron chassis and period-correct bodywork repainted in Arthur Blank's original 1970 livery colours.

New FIA HTP papers were issued following this restoration and remain on file.

Following an accident during the car's early racing career it was rebuilt and converted from closed B16 coupé form into an open B19 spyder configuration in preparation for the 1971 season.

The conversion reflected the broader trend away from closed-cockpit sports cars at the time.

The car was further evolved from B19 spyder configuration into B21 specification, constructed in 1973 and identified as Chevron Spartan P271 chassis number one.

After the car was sold to Gerhard Kobler, front-end damage sustained in racing was repaired before he recommenced competition use.

Following the 1975 crash, a Swiss collector who purchased the car undertook a rebuild, fitting a Cosworth BDA engine and subsequently obtaining FIA HTP papers.

FIA HTP papers were issued in 1991 and remain in the history file.

A Ford Cosworth FVC engine was built for the car by renowned specialist Geoff Richardson.

The car recently benefited from an engine refresh and a comprehensive pre-season inspection carried out by MDV Specialist Engineering.

Work completed in preparation for the 2026 season; Sabelt harnesses fitted and valid to 2030, and the fire suppression system is current.