1975 Chevron B31
The Chevron B31 is a two-litre sports racing car built by Chevron Cars Ltd, the Bolton-based constructor founded by Derek Bennett in 1965 and renowned for internationally competitive Group 4/5 machinery. This example won the HSCC Martini Sportscar Trophy in 2013, claiming four outright victories in that season. It carries current FIA HTP and HSCC papers, has been professionally maintained, and is fitted with a recently rebuilt Hart 420R engine and Hewland FG400 transaxle.
Ownership
- 2015-07-23Auction saleEstimate £130,000 – £150,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownDodd familypartial documentation
The car was professionally maintained and developed throughout this family's ownership, including rebuilds of the engine and transaxle. James Dodd drove it competitively in the 2013 HSCC Martini Sportscar Trophy.
Competition
- 2013HSCC Martini Sportscar TrophyHSCC Martini Sportscar TrophyDriver: James DoddSeries winner — four outright victories
The car took four wins across the 2013 season to claim the overall trophy.
Maintenance & restoration
- —MechanicalJ and P
The J and P Hewland FG400 transaxle was recently rebuilt.
- —Service
The car was refreshed and recommissioned ahead of the auction sale.
- —Engine rebuildAnderson Racing
The Anderson Racing-prepared Hart 420R engine was recently rebuilt.
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