1972 March 722 Formula 2 Spec Sheet

1972 March 722 Formula 2

Serial Number: 722-34
Gearbox Number: tbd
Logbooks: SVRA
Condition: Concours
Price: $75,000 U.S.
Location: Northeastern U.S.

Description

This car was the object of a complete restoration to concours standards which was completed in 1996. It features a Loyning prepared injected BDG 2 litre. Prepared to the highest standards by a prep shop with a decade of Formula Atlantic experience it is a beautiful example of the 1972 F2 car as driven by Peterson and Lauda. The car is liveried like the works cars. A front runner for the Monoposto Wings and Slicks class.

History

The all-conquering 721 was mildly updated for 1972 with a wider front track, slightly lowered front tub to accomodate a lower chisel noze, and side rads. With one win by Peterson the car was not as successful as the previous year's model but this was probably due to disarray within the March organization and their foundering F1 effort. The design is fundamentally sound and persisted well into the decade as the basis of March's F2/Atlantic/FB offerings. The 722 is one of the last truly pretty F2/Atlantic cars as the formula sprouted the ungainly sports car noses and the large sidepods beginning in 1973. This car was purchased from a Folis Jones of Virginia in 1990. The tub bore a plaque of his own making with "Chassis #34" but this is believed to be the correct chassis number. Attempts to further research the car's history have been unsuccessful.

Recent Competition History

SVRA Watkins Glen 1996, HSR Savannah 1996

Engine

Cosworth BDG 2 litre
mechanical injection
Loyning prepared
296 H.P.

Gearbox

Hewland FT-200

Final Drive

Hewland, in unit with gearbox

Body

glass fibre

Chassis

Aluminum monocoque with partially stressed engine supported by mild steel tubing subframe
Front Suspension:
Rear Suspension:
Steering:
Brakes:
Wheels:

Interior

fire system
6 point harness

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