The late Tony Brise, here in 1973 at a race in Brands Hatch, a good friend and great driver. Very successful in Formula 3 during '72 and '73 seasons. Cars used were Brabham, GRD and March chassis with Holbay/Ford engine power. Tony made it into Formula One but sadly was killed when Graham Hill's plane crashed in fog back in 1975. The following year, the talented Welsh driver Tom Pryce was killed during the South African GP, I had worked with Tom in Formula 2, having a successful debut with a Chevron/BMW at the Salzsburgring in 1974. That was a tough era and accidents took many promising drivers before they would really shine.
In the pitlane at Brands Hatch with Alan Jones, driver of the TS19 Surtees. Several high points during the '76 season, scoring points in several Grand Prix. Jones led the non-championship race at Brands Hatch for several laps before finishing second to '76 World Champion, James Hunt. Brian served as the team's Chief Mechanic as well as being #1 for Jones. The cars were built and assembled in-house at the Edenbridge factory. Staff levels were low in these smaller teams and multi-tasking was the norm.
Brian Stewart shown here at Indianapolis Motor Speedway installing the 'Pop-Off' valve before a run in 1984. Michael Andretti won co-rookie of the year, qualified 4th and finished 5th, as well as winning the Pit Stop competition. The team managed to provide a car with which Michael managed several podium finishes through the season. Although based in California, during the summer months a shop was set up in Indianapolis area and that's why I'm here!
A total refurbish of a classic 1972 Series 3 Land Rover, built onto a new frame. A one owner vehicle and an interesting change from the other vehicles restored in the shop.
The other end of the spectrum and an Aston Martin Vanquish and Lamborghini Diablo VT await service. Pictured below, a GT Porsche Racer with rebuilt engine and transmission, plus several upgrades to the oiling system awaits it's next track day and opportunity to put that 500+ HP to the track.
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