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1976 Surtees TS16 Formula 1 - SOLD
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Description:
This car is one of three surviving TS-16s. Restored in 1991 and driven in only three races since
a full rebuild of the DFV this car has been beautifully prepared. This car scored points in period and has
won outright at two of it's three historic outings. It has been museum stored in as-raced condition for the
last 8 years. A competitive and uncomplicated chassis perfect for historic F1 in the US or Europe.
History
Ex John Watson and Alan Jones the car scored points in two GP outings. One of three surviving chassis
of this type.
Competition History
Driven to victory by Brian Redman in the 1991 Donnington F1 reunion. First at the Watkins Glen F1 reunion
in 1991.
Engine
- Cosworth DFV
- 3 races since last rebuild
- museum stored and regularly turned over
- Lucas slide injection
- Original Cosworth spark box
- glassfibre nose, cowling, and sidepods over painted monocoque
- aluminum monocoque
- dual wishbone, outboard coil over
- dual trailing arm, top link, lower reversed wishbone, outboard coil over
- proprietary rack&pinion
- Lockheed
- Surtees
- correct Smiths period instruments
- fire system and full harness
- painted and lettered nose
- 2 front Surtees wheels
- 2 new Avon rear rains