1971 Chevron B19
Offering at $199,900
Vehicle is currently located in Connecticut, USA
Description
Beautiful example of a B-19. Includes log books. Currently fitted with a low hours Cosworth 2litre YBM on carbs and a Hewland FT200 gearbox. Recent paint and detailing. A reliable sports racer with extensive U.S. historic racing history. A true turnkey race car ready to run. Older FIA HTP.
History
Rebuilt in England by Chevron Cars., maintained by Lee Chapman Racing. The car has appeared at most major U.S. historic racing events over more than 20 years including Monterey, Watkins Glen, Sebring, Road Atlanta, Lime Rock.
During 1972 and 1973 the most frequent drivers were Walter Frey (8), Peter Ettmüller (7). During the same time span the car was raced at the following tracks: Monza (3), Nürburgring (2), Zeltweg (1), Montlhéry (1), Dijon (1), Brands Hatch (1).
Chassis
- 71-19
- Original chassis tag is present
- Type: monocoque
- Builder: Chevron
- Material: aluminum/mild steel
- Finish: grey paint
- Condition: excellent
Performance Data
- Class: SVRA group 7
- Weight: 1,323 lbs
Engine
- Engine Builder: Peter Marcovicci (MWE)
- Manufacturer: Ford
- Type: Cosworth YBM with Weber carburetors
- Displacement: 2,000cc
- Horsepower: 285
- Torque: 200
- Induction: 2 Weber 48DCOE
- Heads: Cosworth aluminum alloy
- Block: Cosworth aluminum alloy
- Main Caps: steel
- Crankshaft: billet lightweight steel
- Connecting Rods: Carillo
- Pistons: JE custom aluminum
- Camshaft: EA1 BD4 Cosworth
- Valves: Cosworth steel
- Valve Train: Belt drive twin cam 4 valve
- Clutch: 7 1/4
- Pressure Plate: Quartermaster pro steel
- Flywheel: aluminum alloy with steel drive plate
- Exhaust: mild steel tubular
- Total Time: 7
- Races: 5
- Rebuilt in 2015 by Lee Chapman Racing
Fuel System
- Fuel Cell
- Manufacturer: Aerotech Services
- Last replaced in 2009 by Aerotech Services
- Capacity: 11 gallons
- Fuel Pump: Facet electric
- Fuel Type: 110 octane leaded
Suspension
- Koni 8212 double adjustable alloy Koni hydraulic
- Rebuilt in 2015 by Lee Chapman Racing
- 7 hours on shocks
- Front Suspension: tubular mild steel twin wishbone bright nickel, excellent
- Rear Suspension: twin trailing arm lower wishbone bright nickel, excellent
- Steering: Alford rack and pinion
Brakes
- AP Alloy 8 piston calipers
- Rebuilt in 2015
Oil/Water System
- Radiator: Aluminum crossflow
- Water Rad Location: front
- Water Pump: Ford
- Oil Cooler: air/oil
- Oil Cooler Location: side
Electrical System
- Ignition: Bosch
- Alternator: Nippon Denso
- Battery: Oddessey PC950
- Data Logger: none
- Computer: none
Transmission
- Manfacturer: Hewland
- Type: FT200
- Gears: 5 fwd and reverse
- Shifter: Chevron
- Races: 12 races
- freshened winter 2015
Rear End
- Manufacturer: Hewland
- Type: FT200
- Ratio: 9.31
- Case: magnesium
- Differential: cam & pawl
- Axles: Taylor CV’s and axles
- Races: 12 races
Body
- Construction: FRP
- Color: yellow/black
- Paint: acrylic enamel
- Condition: excellent
- repainted winter 2015
Interior
- Color/Finish: polished alloy, black upholstery
- Material: faom seat
- Fire System: 4kg Firesense
- Restraints: OMP 2020 HANS
- Guages: Smiths/Raceparts
- Steering Wheel: personal 270mm black
- Condition: excellent throughout
Wheels
- Make: Recent Chevron Magnesium Modular
- Excellent Condition
- Tires: Avon slicks
