Description
1965 Brabham BT15. Offered as a roller, less engine. Originally a Formula 3 car, subsequently fitted with longer BT18 rear uprights and larger Girling alloy brake calipers and later bodywork, and configured as a Formula B car. Essentially a BT18 but 2,5" shorter. Both the late and early bodywork are included, with low and tall engine covers. The frame is straight and undamaged. Wheels are Brabham 7" and 9", in crack-free and true condition. All suspension parts are straight, with all new rod ends, ball joints, etc. Plating is all either new or very serviceable. 1300 style rear halfshafts, fresh u/joints, plating, and boots. All instruments & wiring complete and new. Original alloy fuel tank. Fire system needs charged. The car was in FB configuration when I purchased it. The gearbox is a Hewland mk4 5-speed which is frankly probably better suited to F3 or FF work until upgraded with mk8/9 internals. The 'box has been disassembled for inspection- all is good save for 2nd driven gear and an iffy pinion bearing. Will be reassembled & installed for shipment. Ford-to-Hewland bellhousing & flywheel. included. New Tilton Superstarter. The car is completely assembled but of course should be gone through before use. Two sets of tires- Vintage Goodyears, near NOS but very old, suitable for static display, and relatively fresh Monoposto-legal Dunlops (about a year old). Rare entry-level price for a beautiful & desirable mid- sixties monoposto car.
Performance Data
Class: F3, FB
Weight: 950 lbs
Fuel System
Fuel Tank
Manufacturer: Brabham
Age: Original alloy
Capacity: approx 7 gal
Fuel Pump: Bendix electric
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Brass, front, tested
Water Rad Location: Front
Oil Cooler: Integral with radiator
Oil Cooler Location: Front
Transmission
Manfacturer: Hewland
Type: mk 4
Gears: 5 speed, Hewland
Shifter: Brabham
Rear End
Ratio: 4.375
Differential: Open
Axles: 1300, Chromed, Freshly Rebuilt
Body
Construction: Fiberglass
Color: BRG
Condition: Late body, excellent. Early body complete but needs work
Chassis
Type: Spaceframe
Builder: Arch Motors
Material: Steel
Finish: Gray enamel
Condition: Excellent
Front Suspension: Double A Arm, Chrome, Freshly Rebuilt
Rear Suspension: Double A Arm, Chrome, Freshly Rebuilt
Formula 3
