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The ex-Peter Revson, ex-Brian Redman 1972 McLaren-Cosworth M19C Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater Chassis no. M19C-2 Engine no. DFV 365

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Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 1040A•

The ex-Peter Revson, ex-Brian Redman 1972 McLaren-Cosworth M19C Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater Chassis no. M19C-2 Engine no. DFV 365

Schätzpreis
370.000 $ - 400.000 $
Zuschlagspreis:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

The Formula 1 cars built by the then recently-deceased Bruce McLaren’s British-based team in the early 1970s are recalled today not only for their on-track performance but also for the sheer quality of their craftsman construction. Even today, more than 30 years after these sparkling cars were first conceived and hand-made, the workmanship they embody puts other contemporary Grand Prix car marques to shame. This beautifully-presented – and indeed highly original and unspoiled - McLaren-Cosworth M19C is offered here fresh from race-winning performances in US Historic Formula 1, it is accompanied by many spares plus the offer of continuing support from its long-term preparer, and it is provenly a most competitive Vintage racing 3-liter Formula 1 car from this most nostalgic period. During 1970, the McLaren team’s cigar-shaped monocoque M14-Cosworth cars had not matched the race-winning success of their M7-series predecessors. But that season had been driven by Bruce McLaren’s fatal accident while testing a CanAm prototype sports car, and it was in February 1971 that the first of F1 designer Ralph Bellamy’s M19A cars was shown to the eager racing press. It was wider and longer than its predecessors and Ralph Bellamy had created the distinctive ‘Coke bottle’ shaped monocoque fuselage to concentrate fuel tankage within its wheelbase. The shapely new monocoque ‘tub’s outer skins were rolled from malleable NS4 aluminium alloy sheet, and were in 16-gauge thickness to meet new Formula 1 fuel tank protection regulations. Power was provided by a John Nicholson prepared Cosworth-Ford DFV V8 engine bolted rigidly against the truncated monocoque chassis’ rear bulkhead, and acting as a load-bearing structural member, through which all rear suspension loads reacted. A novel new rising-rate suspension system was adopted which would prove to be the original M19A models’ Achilles heel, being quickly superseded by a more conventional layout – but not before Denny Hulme had almost won the 1971 South African Grand Prix upon the new car’s debut, the dream having evaporated when a bolt fell from the rear suspension with only four laps remaining to the chequered flag. The works M19A cars were driven that season by Denny Hulme, Peter Gethin and Jackie Oliver while a sister car was campaigned by Roger Penske for the great Mark Donohue, and David Hobbs. For 1972, McLaren then concluded a sponsorship deal with Yardley Cosmetics – hence this livery upon the surviving car today - and popular American star Peter Revson joined Denny Hulme to drive the updated M19C-series cars, of which this wonderful survivor is one. Peter Revson was one of the most charismatic of all contemporary Formula 1, CanAm and Indy racing star drivers. His Hollywood movie star good looks and celebrity status gelled perfectly with the Yardley marketing strategy, but his racing driving prowess far out-stripped any risk of just an unfulfilled ‘pretty boy’ image. As a world-class racing driver, ‘Revvie’ was The Real Deal – and this was his Formula 1 car. Early in 1972 Denny Hulme won the South African GP at Kyalami in his works McLaren M19A, with Revson finishing 3rd and in fact ‘M19C-2’ offered here was given its racing debut by Peter in that year’s Austrian Grand Prix on the dauntingly fast and demanding Osterreichring road circuit near Zeltweg. Hulme and Revson finished 2nd and 3rd there, with ‘Denny the Bear’ also setting fastest race lap to underline the M19C’s sheer pace. At Milan’s Monza Autodrome for the following Italian Grand Prix, ‘Revvie’ again drove this car and finished 4th – yet again scoring valuable World Championship points. In the Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport Park, the American star again excelled in this very car – ‘M19C-2’ – finished 2nd overall, with Denny’s sister McLaren this time behind him – 3rd. At Watkins Glen for the United States Grand Prix finale two weeks later, Revson was out of luck – ‘M19C-2’ being classified a lowly 18th after electrical trouble. For

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 1040A•
Auktion:
Datum:
19.08.2005
Auktionshaus:
Bonhams London
San Francisco 220 San Bruno Avenue San Francisco CA 94103 Tel: +1 415 861 7500 Fax : +1 415 861 8951 info.us@bonhams.com
Beschreibung:

The Formula 1 cars built by the then recently-deceased Bruce McLaren’s British-based team in the early 1970s are recalled today not only for their on-track performance but also for the sheer quality of their craftsman construction. Even today, more than 30 years after these sparkling cars were first conceived and hand-made, the workmanship they embody puts other contemporary Grand Prix car marques to shame. This beautifully-presented – and indeed highly original and unspoiled - McLaren-Cosworth M19C is offered here fresh from race-winning performances in US Historic Formula 1, it is accompanied by many spares plus the offer of continuing support from its long-term preparer, and it is provenly a most competitive Vintage racing 3-liter Formula 1 car from this most nostalgic period. During 1970, the McLaren team’s cigar-shaped monocoque M14-Cosworth cars had not matched the race-winning success of their M7-series predecessors. But that season had been driven by Bruce McLaren’s fatal accident while testing a CanAm prototype sports car, and it was in February 1971 that the first of F1 designer Ralph Bellamy’s M19A cars was shown to the eager racing press. It was wider and longer than its predecessors and Ralph Bellamy had created the distinctive ‘Coke bottle’ shaped monocoque fuselage to concentrate fuel tankage within its wheelbase. The shapely new monocoque ‘tub’s outer skins were rolled from malleable NS4 aluminium alloy sheet, and were in 16-gauge thickness to meet new Formula 1 fuel tank protection regulations. Power was provided by a John Nicholson prepared Cosworth-Ford DFV V8 engine bolted rigidly against the truncated monocoque chassis’ rear bulkhead, and acting as a load-bearing structural member, through which all rear suspension loads reacted. A novel new rising-rate suspension system was adopted which would prove to be the original M19A models’ Achilles heel, being quickly superseded by a more conventional layout – but not before Denny Hulme had almost won the 1971 South African Grand Prix upon the new car’s debut, the dream having evaporated when a bolt fell from the rear suspension with only four laps remaining to the chequered flag. The works M19A cars were driven that season by Denny Hulme, Peter Gethin and Jackie Oliver while a sister car was campaigned by Roger Penske for the great Mark Donohue, and David Hobbs. For 1972, McLaren then concluded a sponsorship deal with Yardley Cosmetics – hence this livery upon the surviving car today - and popular American star Peter Revson joined Denny Hulme to drive the updated M19C-series cars, of which this wonderful survivor is one. Peter Revson was one of the most charismatic of all contemporary Formula 1, CanAm and Indy racing star drivers. His Hollywood movie star good looks and celebrity status gelled perfectly with the Yardley marketing strategy, but his racing driving prowess far out-stripped any risk of just an unfulfilled ‘pretty boy’ image. As a world-class racing driver, ‘Revvie’ was The Real Deal – and this was his Formula 1 car. Early in 1972 Denny Hulme won the South African GP at Kyalami in his works McLaren M19A, with Revson finishing 3rd and in fact ‘M19C-2’ offered here was given its racing debut by Peter in that year’s Austrian Grand Prix on the dauntingly fast and demanding Osterreichring road circuit near Zeltweg. Hulme and Revson finished 2nd and 3rd there, with ‘Denny the Bear’ also setting fastest race lap to underline the M19C’s sheer pace. At Milan’s Monza Autodrome for the following Italian Grand Prix, ‘Revvie’ again drove this car and finished 4th – yet again scoring valuable World Championship points. In the Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport Park, the American star again excelled in this very car – ‘M19C-2’ – finished 2nd overall, with Denny’s sister McLaren this time behind him – 3rd. At Watkins Glen for the United States Grand Prix finale two weeks later, Revson was out of luck – ‘M19C-2’ being classified a lowly 18th after electrical trouble. For

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 1040A•
Auktion:
Datum:
19.08.2005
Auktionshaus:
Bonhams London
San Francisco 220 San Bruno Avenue San Francisco CA 94103 Tel: +1 415 861 7500 Fax : +1 415 861 8951 info.us@bonhams.com
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