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1965 Bourgeault Sports Racer

Vehicle is located in California

Selling for $69,900

 

One of only 3 ever made, this sports racer the only one of its kind left in existence.

In 1966 it won the Riverside SCCA championship run-off race in its class in, easily defeating the Lola 23 and Elva Mk7 competition. The Bourgault also competed in the USRRC in 1965.

Its fully restored and is in excellent condition, and it has only two races on it since restoration.

Notable Racing History:

US Champions Riverside (GSR+HSR)

Pos. No. Driver / Nationality Car Entrant Laps Time/retired Pos. Group Pos. Practice
1. 62 Allan Lader (USA) Bourgeault   26 0:45:02,900 1. GSR    
2. 71 Rich Erickson (USA) Lotus 23   26 0:45:18,000 2. GSR    
3. 11 Gordon Heald (USA) Elva Mk VII   26 0:45:33,000 3. GSR    
4. 61 John Stuhldreier (USA) Lotus 23   26 0:46:05,000 4. GSR    
5. 73 Bill Molle (USA) Lotus 23   25 0:45:42,000 5. GSR    
6. 42 Ralph Miller (USA) Zink Mk 3   25 0:45:51,000 6. GSR    
7. 711 Dan Parkinson (USA) Dolphin America Abarth   25 0:45:42,900 1. HSR    
8. 611 Lyle Forsgren (USA) Forsgren   25 0:46:16,000 2. HSR    
9. 111 John Igleheart (USA) Bobsy   25 0:46:17,000 3. HSR    
10. 72 Marion Whittington (USA) Lotus 23   25 0:46:18,000 7. GSR

Motor:

  • Lotus Twin Cam
  • 2 Hours on motor
  • Rebuilt in 2011 by Tom Crowther Racing Engines

Gearbox:

Hewland 5 speed

Suspension:

  • Aluminum double adjustable Koni shocks – new as of 2012
  • 2 hours on shocks
  • Rebuilt 2011-12

Fuel Cell:

Last replaced in 2012

Brakes:

  • Airheart
  • Rebuilt in 2012

Wheels

  • Panasport
  • New as of 2012

Body

  • Painted and in excellent condition
  • Body is fibgerglass
  • No damage to body
  • Bottom floor is in excellent condition, new piece was installed during restoration

Spares:

Original wheels