1968 Chevron B8
Chevron B8 chassis CH-DBE-53 is one of 44 examples completed of the celebrated 1968 FIA Group 4 sports-racing car, noted for its forgiving handling and ability to challenge GT40s at short circuits. The car raced actively in the late 1960s and early 1970s, including as part of the Ben Sherman Originals team in 1969. In 2017 it was comprehensively rebuilt by respected historic racing specialist Martin O'Connell around a new chassis to a high standard, and subsequently competed in Masters Sportscars events. It carries current FIA papers and is presented in its original 1969 livery.
Ownership
- 2023-08-25Auction saleSold £137,000 (≈ $171K)
- 1969 → 1969Ben Sherman Originals teampartial documentation
The car formed part of this team's racing programme during the 1969 season, and its original livery from this period has been reinstated by a later owner.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMartin O'Connellpartial documentation
Operator of a well-regarded historic race team who undertook a full rebuild of the car in 2017 around a new chassis; subsequently campaigned it in Masters Sportscars events.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownVendorpartial documentation
Current consignor chose to restore the car's appearance to its 1969 Ben Sherman Originals livery in recognition of its historical identity.
Competition
- —Period racing programme
The car has a documented list of period race results from the late 1960s and early 1970s; full details are available via the racingsportscars.com chassis record for CH-DBE-53.
- —Masters Historic RacingMasters Sportscars
Following its 2017 rebuild the car made several appearances in Masters Sportscars with positive results.
- —BRDC track day
The car was reported to be running well at a BRDC track day held in the year of the catalogue's writing.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2017RestorationMartin O'Connell historic race team
Complete rebuild carried out around a fresh chassis, executed to a high standard by historic race specialist Martin O'Connell. A Lester Owen-prepared BMW engine was fitted and current FIA papers were obtained.
The car was also repainted in its original 1969 Ben Sherman Originals livery as part of this programme.
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