Classic Racing Cars
Machines from before my time, but my appreciation for them grows.These are not just race cars, but truly works of art. It is truly amazing what was created, usually done with basic tools and in the most rudimentary of facilities. Many of the skills that created these things are difficult to find. Amazing cars driven by the bravest of the brave.
1962 watson roadster ex- leader card racing,
ex- len sutton
2nd place finisher in the 1962 Indianapolis 500
$inquire
This Watson is one of the two entries of the Ralph Wilke Family's Leader Card Racing Team. This car was driven by Len Sutton the other by race winner Rodger Ward. In qualifying, Sutton set a new one lap record of 149.900 MPH. Only to have it broken later in the day by Parnelli Jones at 150.729 MPH. Sutton would ultimately start 4th. This car is powered by a 270 cubic inch Offenhauser engine. This is beautifully restored, running piece of racing history. For more information, contact us at info@indycompetition.com
1964 Cooper T61 Monaco Sports Racer - $295,000
This is Cooper Monaco #CM3/64 built and imported to the USA in 1964. The first owner was Jack Brewer from Upstate NY. It had success in SCCA and USRRC Competition, which is well documented by period photographs, magazine articles and race reports. All owners are known from new, supported by bills of sale and correspondence.
It is powered with a Hillborn fuel injected 327 Chevrolet engine and uses a 4 speed BMC Huffaker transaxle. It has some more modern equipment such as an MSD ignition, Accusump accumulator and a remote oil filter. Fresh comprehensive race prep just completed. Spare engine and body work included with car. A very fast. lightweight car that would be lot of fun to drive. Perfect for SVRA, HSR and VARA competition. For more information call us at (765)335-2057 or email us at: info@indycompetition.com
It is powered with a Hillborn fuel injected 327 Chevrolet engine and uses a 4 speed BMC Huffaker transaxle. It has some more modern equipment such as an MSD ignition, Accusump accumulator and a remote oil filter. Fresh comprehensive race prep just completed. Spare engine and body work included with car. A very fast. lightweight car that would be lot of fun to drive. Perfect for SVRA, HSR and VARA competition. For more information call us at (765)335-2057 or email us at: info@indycompetition.com
1963 Watson Roadster ex- Johnny Rutherford $inquire
This was Watson was built in 1963 for Racing Associates. The original engine was a 252 cubic ich Offenhauser . Driver Ebb Rose qualified but was bumped from the field late in the day on the final day of qualifying. In 1964 it was driven by future 3 time Indy 500 winner Johnny Rutherford. Still with the 252 engine, he qualified 15th. Due to a last minute sponsorship deal with Bardahl, the car was painted Yellow for the race. During the race he drove through the flaming start only to crash on lap 2. For 1965 it still had the 252 engine with Bobby Grim driving. Grim failed to qualify for the 1965. For 1966, Racing Associates tried something unique, a turbocharged 168 cubic inch Offenhauser. Grim started 31st only to be eliminated in another start of the race crash.
It is restored in the way it last appeared in 1966. It is the only running example of a turbocharged Watson Offenhauser roadster. For more information, contact us at info@indycompetition.com
It is restored in the way it last appeared in 1966. It is the only running example of a turbocharged Watson Offenhauser roadster. For more information, contact us at info@indycompetition.com
1962 Watson Roadster - $inquire
This Watson Offenhauser was originally raced as the Bell Lines Trucking Special and was driven by Roger McCluskey . He started 9th and spun out on lap 169 and was credited with 16th place. For 1963 it went to U.S. Equipment and was driven by Johnny Rutherford. Rutherford used the car for his rookie test but did not qualify the car. It was acquired by George Walther for the 1964 season. Troy Ruttman handled the driving for the 1964 Indy 500 finishing 18th. He drove two other races that year for Walther. For 1965, Carl Williams drove it. At Indy, he was a DNQ. Williams drove the car in a number of races in the 1965 season. It made it's final appearance at Langhorne in 1966 with Williams driving . Other drivers who raced this car include Don Branson, Arnie Knepper, Joe Leonard, Bob Harkey, Bruce Jacobi, Al Smith and Jim McElreath
It is a restored rolling chassis, minus the engine and gearbox. The exterior is just the way it appeared after it's final Indy car race at Langhorne in 1966. An engine and gearbox can be made available at an additional cost. For more information, contact us at info@indycompetition.com
It is a restored rolling chassis, minus the engine and gearbox. The exterior is just the way it appeared after it's final Indy car race at Langhorne in 1966. An engine and gearbox can be made available at an additional cost. For more information, contact us at info@indycompetition.com
1959 HANK HENRY BUILT SPRINT CAR - $INQUIRE
This Chevy powered sprint car was built by Hank Henry who was a legend in West Coast sprint car circles. It was restored in 1986 by Bruce Bromme Sr.
Hank Henry was a quality minded, meticulous race car builder known for building works of art with modest, rudimentary tools and equipment. He was also meticulous in who built cars for. Thus their are only 20 Hank Henry built sprint cars and super modifieds built. For more information call us at (765)335-2057 or email us at: info@indycompetition.com
Hank Henry was a quality minded, meticulous race car builder known for building works of art with modest, rudimentary tools and equipment. He was also meticulous in who built cars for. Thus their are only 20 Hank Henry built sprint cars and super modifieds built. For more information call us at (765)335-2057 or email us at: info@indycompetition.com
Jaco Scorpion Scca H-Modified - $inquire
Many people do not know what was the SCCA H-Modified class even was. H modified means modifieds/customs from the 1950s and 1960s, built by small production builders and in some cases home built. The maximum engine size of 750cc (increased to 850cc in the '60s). The Jaco Scorpion has an 850 cc Fiat engine. In SVRA, HSR, Vara and other vintage racing associations, this car would be a lot of fun. A lot of fun without a lot of money or a lot of work.
For more information call us at (765)335-2057 or email us at: info@indycompetition.com
For more information call us at (765)335-2057 or email us at: info@indycompetition.com
1947 CISITALIA D46 MONOPOSTO - $425,000
- Documented in the book, “Cisitalia da Corsa Europa”
- Driven in 1948 by noted French racer, Roger Loyer
- Retaining original chassis, engine and body
- Sophisticated design includes faired front suspension
- Engaging and successful single-seat voiturette
1,200cc OHV inline four-cylinder engine, twin carburetors, 80 HP, four-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension with lower arms and hydraulic dampers, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and friction dampers, transverse leaf spring, live rear axle, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes; wheelbase: 2,050 mm (79.1”)
Documented in the authoritative book, “Cisitalia da Corsa Europa,” by Sergio Lugo Podesta, known to the Cisitalia faithful as “Doctor Cisitalia,” this wonderful 1947 Cisitalia D46 Monoposto is Chassis 19 of the series. It features the twin-carburetor intake system and air-intake scoop, both updates applied to the D46 to remain competitive in 1948. Car 19 was campaigned in European Formula 2 events during 1948 under the Ecurie de Paris banner by Roger Loyer, the Parisian motorcycle racer who captured the French Grand Prix for 250cc and 350cc machines in 1937 and 1938, respectively. His first of five starts at the 24 Hours of Le Mans came in 1938, and after the war, Loyer competed mainly in single-seaters until 1950, but he did achieve success in national-level sports car events too, including victory in the 1953 Coupe du Salon at Monthléry. In 1954, Loyer was invited to drive for Gordini in his only Grand Prix start, the season-opening Argentine Grand Prix. While he did race until 1960, Loyer also designed numerous automotive devices during his professional career.
After its early time in Europe, the D46 was raced in Argentina, where it was found in 1980, disassembled and inside a warehouse. Subsequently, the Cisitalia was restored by Gonzales in Argentina. As offered, it retains the original engine, the original and special rear differential, the original chassis and much of the original body, including the hood, lower body panels and cowl, plus the original steering wheel, gauges and brake components. The tail cone was replaced, but the original item accompanies the car. A proper period transmission is currently installed. Most recently, the D46 was imported to the United States. Riding on a new set of Borrani wire-spoke wheels mounting new tires, this highly engaging postwar monoposto carries an outstanding presence.
For more information call us at (765)335-2057 or email us at: info@indycompetition.com
Brabham bt8 sports racer -$150,000
now reduced $125,000!
Brabham BT8 chassis #SC-1-64 is the prototype built for the 1964 season and exhibited at the Earls Court show. A total of 12 BT8's were constructed between 1964 and 1966 (9 in '64). BT8's were immediately competitive, exquisitely well constructed, good mannered and reliable, and easy and rewarding to drive.
SC-1-64 was originally sold to Bill Knight and Arthur Owen who scored a 2nd place finish at the Singapore Grand Prix in March of '64. Races in the UK followed with a win at the 2nd UK outing. The car was sold to Robs Lamplough who ran it at Goodwood and then brought it to the US. In the fall of '64, Lamplough, ran it at the LA Time Grand Prix at Riverside and and the Monterey Pacific GP at Laguna Seca, followed by the Canadian GP at Mosport. Lamplough sold the chassis less engine in 1965 to racer Judy Kondratieff (later to marry Howden Ganley of F1 and Can Am fame) to be converted for the USRRC series with a 289ci Ford Cobra V8, ZF transmission, beefier suspension, wider wheels and tires and flared bodywork. It was raced by Bart Martin who won several races with the converted car. Martin crashed heavily and was killed at Candlestick Park in August, '65 and the car was mostly destroyed.
In 1990, Judy Kondratieff-Ganley sold the rights to chassis #SC-1-64, along with the damaged chassis to Philippe de Lespinay who at that time, also owned BT8 chassis #SC-7-64. de Lespinay was able to locate the original engine and transmission as well as some of the original chassis bits from Lmplough and others. de Lespinay contracted for the period correct restoration of the car by Cavaglieri Resrorations. Caviglieri and Jack Smith,had extensive BT8 restoration experience as well as access to de Lespinay's chassis SC-7-64 during the project. They performed the reconstruction between 1990 and 1991 using what original components still existed and re-constructing those needed including a new frame. The reconstruction cost was about $275,000. Following the reconstruction, the chassis was signed by Jack Brabham. In 1995, de Lespinay was invited to show the car at the Pebble Beach concours, placing 3rd in class, and it was raced by its former driver, Robs Lamplough and de Lespinay at the Monterey Historics. It was raced by de Lespinay between 1995 and 2003 including multiple Monterey appearances.
In 2003, vintage racer Mark Simpson purchased SC-!-64 and raced it extensively in US events. He and co-driver Bob Bondurant raced the St.Jovite and Mt. Tremblant enduros together. The car was shipped to the UK where it competed at Goodwood and then competed at Spa in Belgium. Prior to the Europen tour, an FIA Historic Vehicle Identity Form was approved by the FIA for competition.
The current owner acquired the car in 2011 and after several sorting events, raced it at the 2013 and 2014 SVRA National Championship events at COTA. The engine currently in the car is a 2.5L version of the FPF Coventry Climax. The car has been in climate controlled storage since 2014 but will be delivered in fully re-commissioned condition. The car comes with extensive spares including spare wheels,13 gear sets, and miscellaneous chassis bits. For more information call us at (765)335-2057 or email us at: info@indycompetition.com
SC-1-64 was originally sold to Bill Knight and Arthur Owen who scored a 2nd place finish at the Singapore Grand Prix in March of '64. Races in the UK followed with a win at the 2nd UK outing. The car was sold to Robs Lamplough who ran it at Goodwood and then brought it to the US. In the fall of '64, Lamplough, ran it at the LA Time Grand Prix at Riverside and and the Monterey Pacific GP at Laguna Seca, followed by the Canadian GP at Mosport. Lamplough sold the chassis less engine in 1965 to racer Judy Kondratieff (later to marry Howden Ganley of F1 and Can Am fame) to be converted for the USRRC series with a 289ci Ford Cobra V8, ZF transmission, beefier suspension, wider wheels and tires and flared bodywork. It was raced by Bart Martin who won several races with the converted car. Martin crashed heavily and was killed at Candlestick Park in August, '65 and the car was mostly destroyed.
In 1990, Judy Kondratieff-Ganley sold the rights to chassis #SC-1-64, along with the damaged chassis to Philippe de Lespinay who at that time, also owned BT8 chassis #SC-7-64. de Lespinay was able to locate the original engine and transmission as well as some of the original chassis bits from Lmplough and others. de Lespinay contracted for the period correct restoration of the car by Cavaglieri Resrorations. Caviglieri and Jack Smith,had extensive BT8 restoration experience as well as access to de Lespinay's chassis SC-7-64 during the project. They performed the reconstruction between 1990 and 1991 using what original components still existed and re-constructing those needed including a new frame. The reconstruction cost was about $275,000. Following the reconstruction, the chassis was signed by Jack Brabham. In 1995, de Lespinay was invited to show the car at the Pebble Beach concours, placing 3rd in class, and it was raced by its former driver, Robs Lamplough and de Lespinay at the Monterey Historics. It was raced by de Lespinay between 1995 and 2003 including multiple Monterey appearances.
In 2003, vintage racer Mark Simpson purchased SC-!-64 and raced it extensively in US events. He and co-driver Bob Bondurant raced the St.Jovite and Mt. Tremblant enduros together. The car was shipped to the UK where it competed at Goodwood and then competed at Spa in Belgium. Prior to the Europen tour, an FIA Historic Vehicle Identity Form was approved by the FIA for competition.
The current owner acquired the car in 2011 and after several sorting events, raced it at the 2013 and 2014 SVRA National Championship events at COTA. The engine currently in the car is a 2.5L version of the FPF Coventry Climax. The car has been in climate controlled storage since 2014 but will be delivered in fully re-commissioned condition. The car comes with extensive spares including spare wheels,13 gear sets, and miscellaneous chassis bits. For more information call us at (765)335-2057 or email us at: info@indycompetition.com
PORSCHE SHOWROOM POSTER COLLECTION - $INQUIRE
We have a client offering his vintage collection of Porsche showroom posters. These are original and not reproductions. For a complete brochure please email:info@indycompetition.com
The First Place medal awarded to Duesenberg for supplying the winning chassis for the 1921 French Grand Prix - $Price on request
The First Place medal awarded to Duesenberg for supplying the winning chassis for the 1921 French Grand Prix is for sale.
The #12 Duesenberg driven by the great Jimmy Murphy, “The King of the Boards”, using the first racing application of hydraulic brakes and backed by probably the first organized racing team using pit to driver communications, was part of the four car team entered by Henri Champion.
The race, run on the same course still used today for the 24 Hour race, was won by Jimmy Murphy and Mechanican Ernie Olsen with two flat tires, a hole in the radiator big enough to put your fist through and a white hot engine, beating the field by 15 minutes.
Jimmy was the first late braker. In fact, he invented it. Murphy bought the Duesenberg with part of his winnings and after replacing the Duesenberg engine with a Miller, won the 1922 Indianapolis 500. He was the first to win the race from the pole.
His awards for winning the 500 in addition to cash, included a floor lamp and Indian head dress since this was 15 years before the Borg Warner Trophy.
This medals validity has been verified by the owner of Jimmy Murphy’s medals. I also have provenance available to show my direct connection to it dating to 1926.
Jimmy Murphy still holds the record for the highest winning percentage of all Grand Prix / F1 drivers. His first place at the 1921 French Grand Prix and his third place at the 1923 Monza makes his winning percentage a remarkable .500.
The #12 Duesenberg is the only car to win both a Grand Prix and Indianapolis 500 and is considered to be the most valuable car in the world. This medal, considered lost for more than 90 years, has been described as “the Holy Grail of motor sports history”. For more information call us at (765)335-2057 or email us at: info@indycompetition.com
The #12 Duesenberg driven by the great Jimmy Murphy, “The King of the Boards”, using the first racing application of hydraulic brakes and backed by probably the first organized racing team using pit to driver communications, was part of the four car team entered by Henri Champion.
The race, run on the same course still used today for the 24 Hour race, was won by Jimmy Murphy and Mechanican Ernie Olsen with two flat tires, a hole in the radiator big enough to put your fist through and a white hot engine, beating the field by 15 minutes.
Jimmy was the first late braker. In fact, he invented it. Murphy bought the Duesenberg with part of his winnings and after replacing the Duesenberg engine with a Miller, won the 1922 Indianapolis 500. He was the first to win the race from the pole.
His awards for winning the 500 in addition to cash, included a floor lamp and Indian head dress since this was 15 years before the Borg Warner Trophy.
This medals validity has been verified by the owner of Jimmy Murphy’s medals. I also have provenance available to show my direct connection to it dating to 1926.
Jimmy Murphy still holds the record for the highest winning percentage of all Grand Prix / F1 drivers. His first place at the 1921 French Grand Prix and his third place at the 1923 Monza makes his winning percentage a remarkable .500.
The #12 Duesenberg is the only car to win both a Grand Prix and Indianapolis 500 and is considered to be the most valuable car in the world. This medal, considered lost for more than 90 years, has been described as “the Holy Grail of motor sports history”. For more information call us at (765)335-2057 or email us at: info@indycompetition.com