1977 March 773 F3
- Engine
- Toyota inline-four (Formula 3 spec)
A March 773 Formula 3 car raced by Piercarlo Ghinzani throughout the 1977 European Formula 3 Championship, which he won ahead of Nelson Piquet, Elio de Angelis, and Derek Warwick. The car secured three outright victories that season and nine podium finishes in total, making it the dominant combination of the year. Retained by Ghinzani since new, it has been professionally stored and maintained throughout, with the Toyota Novamotor engine rebuilt in 2010 and only around 200 km covered since.
Ownership
- 2015-07-23Auction saleSold £35,000 (≈ $44K)
- 1977 →Factory deliveryPiercarlo Ghinzanifull documentation
Ghinzani retained this car from new, keeping it professionally stored and maintained throughout his ownership. It remained in single ownership until being consigned to auction.
Competition
- 1977European Formula 3 Championship1977 Nürburgring Formula 3 raceDriver: Piercarlo Ghinzani1st
One of three outright victories that contributed to Ghinzani's championship-winning season.
- 1977European Formula 3 Championship1977 Zolder Formula 3 raceDriver: Piercarlo Ghinzani1st
One of three outright victories that contributed to Ghinzani's championship-winning season.
- 1977European Formula 3 Championship1977 Imola Formula 3 raceDriver: Piercarlo Ghinzani1st
One of three outright victories that contributed to Ghinzani's championship-winning season.
- 1977European Formula 3 Championship1977 European Formula 3 ChampionshipDriver: Piercarlo GhinzaniChampion
Ghinzani secured the title with nine podium finishes across the season, beating Piquet, de Angelis, and Warwick.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2010Engine rebuildEllegi Motori
The Toyota Novamotor engine was fully rebuilt; the car has covered approximately 200 km since this work was completed.
Car described as ready to race following the rebuild.
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