1971 March 712B Formula Atlantic
The March 712M (chassis 712-BM-12) is a single-seater originally constructed for Formula Atlantic competition, a UK formula launched in 1971 bridging Formula 2 and Formula 3. The car was subsequently campaigned in Formula 2 specification using a Cosworth FVA engine before being returned to Atlantic configuration with a freshly built engine. It is accompanied by an HSCC Vehicle Identity Form and is presented as competition-ready.
Ownership
- 2024-02-23Auction saleEstimate £45,000 – £55,000
- 2024-02-23Auction saleEstimate £45,000 – £55,000
- 2024-02-24Auction saleEstimate £45,000 – £55,000
- 2017 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Owner ran the car in F2 specification with an FVA engine for several years before commissioning its return to Formula Atlantic specification, including a new engine build.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
Car was converted from its original Formula Atlantic specification to Formula 2 configuration, fitted with a Cosworth FVA engine.
- —RestorationGathercole Race Engines
Car returned to Formula Atlantic specification, with a complete new engine assembled for the purpose.
Decision to revert prompted by the launch of a new dedicated series for these cars by Equipe Classic Racing.
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