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| 1968 Chevron-BMW B8, Le Mans Classic 2016 |
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Chevron, Bolton, England. Chevron was the name given to the cars produced by Derek Bennett, an amateur racing driver. The B8 followed on from the B6 and was a 2 litre Group 4 sports/GT car. Although 50 examples were required to homologate it into Group 4, there were probably only 44 built between 1968 and 1970. Since 2006 more have been produced by Chevron as New Factory Continuation Cars and are eligible for historic racing. Most B8s had a mid-mounted 4 cylinder 2 litre 195 bhp BMW engine powering the rear wheels. Some cars were powered by Ford Cosworth engines such as the FVA. One car was delivered with a 2.7 litre Climax engine. Chassis was an aluminium semi-monocoque steel space frame and the body was glass fibre. John Bridges debuted the car at Cadwell Park in March 1968 and John Lepp scored the first win at Mallory park the same month. Other drivers to win with the car included Chris Skeaping, Barrie Smith, John Blades, John Burton, Nigel Morrison and David Purley. Best International result was a class win and sixth overall in the 1969 Daytona 24 hours. The B8 also finished first in class and seventh overall in the 1969 BOAC 500. They were good looking, fast and reliable cars and it is good to see them still compete in historic racing today.
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