1967 Brabham BT-23B Tasman

Serial Number: BT23B-2 Frame Number: tbd Logbooks: none Condition: basket case Price: f1,100,000 BEF (about $30,000 USD) or near offers Location: Belgium

Description We just have preliminary information at this time. This is one of three BT-23Bs constructed with Climax FPFs for the Intercontinental/Tasman series, however this car was used for hillclimbing in the UK. The chassis is complete and in good condition if not, in fact, restored. Much of the original alloy panels and tankage are with the car. The steering system is complete, The corners are mostly there but mostly unrestored. One front wishbone is new and all four original cast magnesium uprights are with the car. A restorable body and wheels are also with the car as is much running gear. There is no engine or gearbox.

History

Recent Competition History

Engine

• none
• accepted 2 litre Climax FPF

Fuel System

• original RHS alloy tank

Oil/Water System

• original front oil/water rad present but in need of restoration
• no swirl pot
• no oil tank

Electrical System

• none

Gearbox

• none

Final Drive

• none

Body

• original restorable glassfibre nose and cowling, new F2 type tail cover
• original broken windscreen

Chassis

• original mild steel spaceframe in good condition
• the engine bay of these three cars was lengthened for accomodate the FPF
• the chassis was blasted and the odd tube replaced and then painted but the finish is not exemplary
• Dampers: tbd
• Front Suspension: double wishbone, original wishbones except for 1 new
• Rear Suspension: top link, lower reversed wishbone, dual trailing rods
• Steering: proprietry rack, complete
• Brakes: full set of alloy calipers and discs, one broken disc
• Wheels: full set of original Brabham wheels

Interior

• original steering wheel
• original dash and plaque
• full set of instruments (the tach is not a chronometric)

Spares

• none