Sunday, July 08, 2007 BRM - Gentlemen Start Your Engines British Racing Motors (generally known as BRM) was a British Formula 1 motor racing team. Founded in 1945, it raced from 1950 to 1977, competing in 197 Grand Prix and winning 17. In 1962, BRM won the Constructors' Title. At the same time, its driver, Graham Hill became World Champion. In 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1971, BRM came second in the Constructors' Competition. BRM was founded just after the Second World War by Raymond Mays, who had built several hillclimb and road racing cars under the ERA brand before the war, and Peter Berthon, a long-time associate. Mays' pre-war successes (and access to pre-war Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union design documents) inspired him to build an all-British Grand Prix car for the post-war era, as a national prestige project (which, naturally, he would drive himself!) with the backing (both financially and in kind and labour) of the British motor industry and its suppliers channelled through a trust fund. This proved to be an unwieldy way of organising and financing the project, and as some of the backers withdrew, disappointed with the team's slow progress and early results, it fell to one of the partners, Alfred Owen, to take over the team in its entirety. Between 1954 and 1970 the team entered its works F1 cars under the official name of the Owen Racing Organisation. Berthon and Mays continued to run the team on his behalf into the 1960s before it was taken over by one of the relatives of the Owen family in the late 1960's till the brand died in the 1970's. Take a look at some of the BRMs in todays newsletter, we are sure you will enjoy it. Racingdeal.com provides you with a wide variety of classic cars on a day by day basis and we are proud to do so. For all your advertising needs please do not hesitate to contact me at massier@racingdeal.com. I am happy to assist you. Sincerely yours Matthias J. Massier racingdeal.com BRM Scirocco F1 Car A tough-talking Italo-American with a nice sideline in selling Mexican lobsters, a son of a US millionaire mortician, a double-barrelled engineer/designer and an ace fabricator nicknamed The Weld met in a pub on the Goldhawk Road in Londons Shepherds Bush. It may sound like the start of a joke, but they were deadly serious: they were going F1. The car they built - the Scirocco of 1963 - looked the part: neat, narrow and eye-catching in blue and white, Americas official racing colours. Its smart [...] Price:on request BRM P126-01 Len Terry designed and built. First of three for 1968 season. Raced by Piers Courage (featured in recent book Piers Courage) for Reg. Parnell team. (semi works other drivers of car, Bruce McLaren, Richard Attwood and Pedro Rodriguez. The car has been brought back to racing condition over last two years all crack tested with new bag tanks, harness, fire extinguisher and special air filters made for engine longevity. The engine has been stripped and rebuilt and refreshed as required. All workshop [...] Price:on request BRM P261 No 2 BRM P261 No 2 BRM followed up their World Championship succes of 1962 with the Tony Rudd penned P61. This was a very close follower of the design ideas and thoughts proved by Colin Chapman with the Lotus 25. A stressed skinned monocoque, it was taken to all races after Spa in 1963, although the drivers tended to prefer the earlier, Championship winning specification P57. By 1964 Rudd had refined things a stage further, however, and the P261 was ready to race. Always regarded as a handsome [...] Price:481.422,67 EUR 325.000,00 GBP * 655.760,08 US$ BRM P25 BRM P25 Stirling Moss, no less, reckoned it the finest front-engined Grand Prix car hed ever driven. But nobody had expected Jo Bonnier to stick it on pole position at Zandvoort, scene of the 1959 Dutch Grand Prix. The aloof Swede, in only his fourth Grand Prix with the team, retreated behind his neatly trimmed beard and appeared to be taking it all in his stride. As was the team. BRM, renowned for its last-minute tinkering, blind panic even, had composed itself. All seemed calm. Beneath t [...] Price:1.473.894,03 EUR 995.000,00 GBP * 2.007.634,69 US$ Fine Motor CarsBlenheim Palace, Oxford on Saturday 14th July 2007 at Blenheim Palace Vintage Motor Cars At Meadow Brook Hall sale dates: August 4, 2007 preview dates: August 3 - 4, 2007 location: Shotwell Gustafson Pavilion at Meadow Brook Hall Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan It is the unique combination of rarely seen, unusual, and historic cars at both the Concours d’Elegance and the RM auction that has and will continue to attract thousands of automobile enthusiasts and participants from around the world. Pebble Beach Retroauto – Celebrating the Motoring Lifestyle Friday, August 17, 2007 to Sunday, August 19, 2007 The Lodge at Pebble Beach / California / USA Alex Finigan has successfully brokered many of the great classic European cars: Mercedes Benz, Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar, BMW and Alfa Romeo. 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The client arrives at Luzzago with a desire to travel back in time at the wheel of a Jaguar or Triumph like the ones driven thirty or forty years ago: a desire to escape the constraints of contemporary living and discover new emotions that perhaps they could not permit themselves when younger; the joy of grasping a large wooden steering wheel, without power steering that transmits the heart of the road through your hands, whilst the wind rushes through your hair. Cristiano and Valerio know this desire all too well, the focus of their last 28 years has been based upon it so a visit to Luzzago is a good excuse to take time out and immerse yourself in that passion. Fiskens - Fine Historic Automobiles Gregor Fisken is one of of the most famous dealerships in the world. His fine selection of motorcar and competition automobiles is a unique collection. Quality, value and longterm experience are Gregor's assets. Call Gregor at +44-(0)20-7584-3503 Legendary Motorcar has opened its doors in 1985 and is trading and restoring the finest and rarest of classic performance automobiles. Been well known around the world for the finest quality, they are the one to contact, when looking for this special muscle car . Please contact Nick Smith at nick@legendarymotorcar.com For over 20 years Hall & Hall have specialized in preparing and restoring historic single seater and sports racing cars. The key staff of the facility worked for B.R.M. and have extensive experience of a whole host of exotic machinery. They take great care and pride in their work Tom Papadopoulos and his world renown classic car dealership Autosport Designs Inc. always have a wonderful selection of fine automobiles for you - Aston Martin and Porsche are the favourite marques. Please give Tom a call under: 001-631-425-155 Mecaniques Modernes & Classiques Michel Mhitarian is the owner of one of the most exciting classic car showrooms in Europe. MMC is a leading international dealer in premium supercars, classic automobiles and competition motor cars. Call Michel at +33-(0)1 46 47 29 29 Duncan Hamilton & Co. Ltd. Duncan Hamilton is one of the leading international dealerships in premium historic competition and road cars since 1948. For further enquiries please contact Adrian through +44-(0)1256-765000 or sales@duncanhamilton.com Raupp Murr / Germany Günther Raupp is one of the most important and famous photographers in the world. His calendars are always sold out within days of their premiere and are absolute collectors items. http://www.raupp.com The Gallery Brummen: more than just cars Along the main road between Arnhem and Zutphen you will find The Gallery Brummen, a unique concept of classic and sportscars and lifestyle. Under one roof you will find not only three floors with fabulous classics and oldtimers but also several shops a lunchroom and toymuseum Toy Gallery. Aaldering Brummen has been a well-known name in the world of classic car lovers for more than 25 years. The constantly changing stock consists of several brands such as Jaguar, Ferrari, Austin Healey, MG, Alfa Romeo, Volvo, Fiat, Mercedes, Porsche, Triumph and Maserati. Since December 2000 Aaldering Classic & Sportscars is established in a whole new premises called The Gallery. A famous classic deserves a fitting environment, according to Nico Aaldering. With classic cars you need the right atmosphere, you must be able to day-dream, feel how a certain car will suit you. 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