1965 Brabham BT16 Formula 2

Serial Number: tba Logbooks: FIA#307 Condition: Concours Price: $45,000 $37,500 USD Location: New Zealand
Description This vehicle has been restored and maintained in exceptional condition. It conforms exactly to the 1964/65 F2 specification down to the correct fasteners and hose clips. It is in race ready condition and drives and handles just as a Brabham of it's era should.

History

Recent Competition History

Engine

• Cosworth SCA
• 998.5cc as per original factory spec
• original sandcast Weber 40 DCM down draught carbs

Fuel System

• original F2 alloy fabricated tankage. Approx 30 gals
• Bendix electric fuel pump and pressure regulator

Oil/Water System

• dry sump with oil cooler integral with water radiator

Electrical System

• total loss using Varley Red Top Battery

Gearbox

• Hewland Mk7 6 speed

Final Drive

• Hewland in unit with gearbox 7:31 CWP
• Cam and Pawl LSD

Body

• Fibreglass
• recent repaint BRG with silver stripe - Denny Hulme's colors

Chassis

• space frame
• Dampers: Leda adjustable
• Front Suspension: double wishbone, coilover
• Rear Suspension: twin radius rods, lower wishbone and toplink
• Steering: rack and pinion
• Brakes: Lockheed alloy calipers front and rear, solid discs
• Wheels: 13x6 front, 13x7 rear cast Magnesium, Brabham
• Weight: tbd

Interior

• Smiths chrono tach
• fuel pressure
• water temp and oil pressure, and oil temp

Spares

• gear ratios and other sundries