Chevron B53

dublinguy · 26 Nov 2007, 13:03 (Ref:2075758)

To the best of my knowledge this is a chassis that was built by Robin Smith in Scotland in 1981 . It was believe made from a B48/B49 tub that was bought from Derek Bennets firm. It raced in Ireland driven by Gary Gibson first in Phoenix Park in September 1981 and then in the 1982 season (see B42 thread). (Thanks to Dan Rear for his knowledge)

dublinguy · 26 Nov 2007, 13:06 (Ref:2075760)

Chvron B53

Dan Rear · 27 Nov 2007, 13:22 (Ref:2076455)

I wonder where it is now, didn't it go Climbing/Sprinting with Robert McGimpsey later?

And what about the Sekiya B56??

driftwood · 6 Dec 2007, 08:47 (Ref:2082625)

i have seen the car tired now!!

Steve Wilkinson · 6 Dec 2007, 09:46 (Ref:2082666)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dublinguy

To the best of my knowledge this is a chassis that was built by Robin Smith in Scotland in 1981 . It was believe made from a B48/B49 tub that was bought from Derek Bennets firm. It raced in Ireland driven by Gary Gibson first in Phoenix Park in September 1981 and then in the 1982 season (see B42 thread). (Thanks to Dan Rear for his knowledge)

Wasn't Robin Smith the owner of Chevron at the time? After all the B47/48/49 cars were designed and built after Derek Bennett's death.

driftwood · 6 Dec 2007, 12:05 (Ref:2082759)

if you read the chevron book i think paul owens was designing the cars after DB died

Steve Wilkinson · 6 Dec 2007, 12:08 (Ref:2082765)

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Originally Posted by driftwood

if you read the chevron book i think paul owens was designing the cars after DB died

I thought Tony Southgate designed the B47/48/49 series?

driftwood · 6 Dec 2007, 20:39 (Ref:2083128)

probably correct!!!

Simon Hadfield · 6 Dec 2007, 21:36 (Ref:2083173)

I think you will find TS "advised/consulted on the design. I saw one of these ( 53 or 56) I think, at Hall and Hall some years ago, the car was yellow and had proper rocker arm/inboard damper rear suspension on what looked like a 48 tub.

driftwood · 6 Dec 2007, 22:41 (Ref:2083223)

B53 car sitting in a shed waiting to have work done but i dont think it will happen quickly no £$ being put forward
B56 in japan i thought was B48 up date car rather than new model
i have just bought Jap magazine for 5 11 78 f2 race car in some fotos i will read the text later for clarification on model

driftwood · 7 Dec 2007, 07:57 (Ref:2083394)

my error jet lag! chevron was B48 patrese in the 1978 race magazine i also bought
sadly no vin# quote din this mag unlike the 82 race magazine
im assuming the B56 was raced in FA spec at Macau and some japanese atlantic races

Dan Rear · 11 Dec 2007, 16:53 (Ref:2086628)

On ORC results, in the October 82 Oulton FAt race, Gibson apparently races a 'B56'. Anyone know whether this was actually the B53, or really the Sekiya B56 from earlier that year. Pics would be great.

driftwood · 11 Dec 2007, 21:15 (Ref:2086779)

is the B56 the last single seater chevron made?
i believe only 1 car ever raced?

Chris Townsend · 11 Dec 2007, 21:30 (Ref:2086792)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Rear

On ORC results, in the October 82 Oulton FAt race, Gibson apparently races a 'B56'. Anyone know whether this was actually the B53, or really the Sekiya B56 from earlier that year. Pics would be great.

Dan
Both Autosport and the programme have it as a B56. Alan Cox might have a picture...

Chris

Dan Rear · 12 Dec 2007, 14:35 (Ref:2087245)

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Originally Posted by driftwood

is the B56 the last single seater chevron made?
i believe only 1 car ever raced?

Didn't Andreason make the odd FF1600, B72 rings a very vague bell. Again purely from memory, wasn't there talk of a FF2000 too, presumably based on the 1600??

Re Gibson and the B56, perhaps he hired/borrowed it from Scotland, after Sekiya used it a few times that year. Not a bad looker IIRC, with a smooth
'RT4-type' nose rather than the 'B48-like' one on the B53.

I'll see if Alan C has any pics of the car at the next Northern TNF meet next week.

Dan Rear · 18 Dec 2007, 14:47 (Ref:2091311)

Alan does have a pic of the Sekiya B56 now, I gave it to him! Its a pretty poor one I took of a Mallory 1982 F At grid, with a wonderful 8 starters, sure Alan will post it for me soon, on the other place.

driftwood · 18 Dec 2007, 20:16 (Ref:2091498)

why cant he post it on this place?
as i dont know where the other place is
Is it some after hours basement drinking den with topless waitresses?

Chris Townsend · 18 Dec 2007, 20:58 (Ref:2091521)

Sadly Drifty it's not, it's The Nostalgia Forum, but you may have just lighted on the location for our next social...

Chris

driftwood · 18 Dec 2007, 21:46 (Ref:2091566)

which the basement den or TNF?

Chris Townsend · 19 Dec 2007, 08:51 (Ref:2091805)

There are no topless waitresses on TNF and the drinking hours are strictly controlled. Also you are not allowed to smoke.
In no way are these appropriate conditions for social life.

Steve Wilkinson · 19 Dec 2007, 12:43 (Ref:2091925)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Townsend

There are no topless waitresses on TNF and the drinking hours are strictly controlled. Also you are not allowed to smoke.
In no way are these appropriate conditions for social life.

It is a waste of time trying to explain things to Drifty once the sun is over the yardarm!

Once the photo is posted elsewhere I have no doubt it will find its way onto this thread!

driftwood · 19 Dec 2007, 22:19 (Ref:2092301)

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Originally Posted by Steve Wilkinson

It is a waste of time trying to explain things to Drifty once the sun is over the yardarm!

I resemble that remark

There are no topless waitresses on TNF and the drinking hours are strictly controlled. Also you are not allowed to smoke.
In no way are these appropriate conditions for social life.Not in my book or is your wife peering over your shoulder?-

Alan Brown · 20 Dec 2007, 08:26 (Ref:2092486)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Townsend

Dan
Both Autosport and the programme have it as a B56. Alan Cox might have a picture...

Chris

Motoring News 13-10-82 - report of Ingliston (10-10-82) "Gary Gibson gave the new Chevron Formula Atlantic car its first race on home ground.....Gary Gibson stalled the Chevron B56 on the line". He came second in the libre race to Dave Duffield's Ralt (RT4).

Motoring News 20-10-82 - news item "Gary's Chevron drive. Gary Gibson appeared at Oulton Park with the works Chevron B56 Formula Atlantic car which Robin Smith asked him to drive recently. First outing had been at Ingliston.... At Oulton Park a blown head gasket brought his race to an end."

driftwood · 20 Dec 2007, 17:17 (Ref:2092818)

can someone post foto of B56 car so i know what yr talking about
I think the B56 was a 1 off car now in usa but a spare unused tub exists a si have a foto fo that!

quest · 7 Jan 2008, 01:18 (Ref:2100976)

Could this be the B56? see attached.
If so, I would also like to know what happen to it.

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