Spectacular example for SVRA competition with wings and slicks and BDA Cosworth.1969 Brabham BT29 Formula AChassis No. BT-29-22Brabham Origins and HistoryAmong the finest competition constructors of the twentieth century, Brabham seta very high competition performance standard - one that unconventionallythrived on driver courage and trackside “seat of the pants” engineeringinnovations. Officially known as Motor Racing Developments Ltd., a UKcompany founded in 1960 by Australian Jack Brabham and Ron Tauranac (the Band T initials designated for each chassis), the Brabham team would develop aseries of historically important racecars leading up to the BT18 model. In 1966,just six years after opening their shop, Jack Brabham piloted the BT18 to win hisfirst of four Constructors’ World Championships. An amazing achievement forany driver piloting a car of his own construction.After BT18 construction, Brabham would go on to become the largestmanufacturer of open-wheel race cars, building more than 500 cars by 1970including race cars that won championships in Formula Two and Formula Three,competed at the Indy 500, and in Formula 5000 racing. Prodigious innovators,Brabham cars were pioneers of carbon brakes, hydro-pneumatic suspension, andin-race refueling. Brabham also developed cars with unique ground effects, clevercooling systems, and were one of the earliest pioneers of turbocharging.Originally derived for the 1969 racing season, a new range of single seatersestablished the BT28 (F3), the BT29 (FB), and the BT30 for F2 classificationraces. All three cars utilized newer, more sophisticated space-frame construction,which would prove to be labor intensive to build, delaying output for the season.Utilizing conventional suspension and outboard brakes, Brabham produced 29BT29s for the American Formula B and C racing series. The 88” wheelbase B29included tubular space-frame chassis, adjustable suspension with coil-overshocks, and Brabham magnesium uprights, among just a few of the manyinnovations built into these highly competitive cars.History of this Brabham BT29According to written correspondences shared with prior owners and historiesexchanged with various members of the Brabham Registry, the recounted historyof this car begins with Brabham construction as one of 19 examples built in 1969.Though the first years of ownership are not fully documented, BT29-22 waspurchased by James Gulfruend in 1973 and sold to California based driver/ownerArchie Snider. The car was driven by Jon Miledge from August 1973-1976, thoughjust a few races were completed, primarily with Frank Monise Jr. at the wheel.The next owner, Larry Wright, having written off his former BT29-44 purchasedBT29-22 to replace it. Shortly thereafter, Los Angeles, CA resident Gerhard Klosepurchased the car from Wright. Though Klose owned the car for several years henever ran it in a competition setting.The next owner, Doug Turner, acquired the car from Klose and retained it formany years, actively campaigning it in numerous events spanning years ofparticipation in VARA events at Willow Springs, Buttonwillow, Las Vegas,Phoenix International Raceway, Riverside, and Fontana. Finished in light blueand white livery, and wearing #28, Turner continued to race the car until hispassing in 2004. While under Turner ownership, in November 1986, the car wasdriven by Jack Brabham at the Palm Springs event (copies of photos during thisevent are included with the car). The current owner, a life-long motorsportsenthusiast and performance car collector, purchased the car from the Turnerestate in 2006 and has driven and displayed the car at vintage events throughoutNorth America.Current Configuration and PreparationThe current configuration includes a 2,200cc twin Weber 48DCO2 FordCosworth BDA 244 dry-sump engine with Jennings intake manifold built byexpert engine builder Ed Pink. The engine is mated to a Hewland MK5 5-speedgearbox. The tubular steel frame utilizes coil-over front and rear suspension with10” width x 13” diameter front and 14” width x 13” diameter rear wheels runningGoodyear racing slicks with stopping power provided by four-wheel disc brakes.The in-line four-cylinder engine puts out 280 hp with 300 lb. ft. torque.Today this BT29 presents with proper mechanical preparation consistent withregular care devoted to the car over the current years of ownership. The car isfinished in white, ready for the new owner's personal livery. The finishes are quitenice and appear to have not been exposed to track use. The dramatic low stance,high mounted rear wing, staggered width Goodyear tires mounted on 13” wheels,polished exposed suspension and mechanical features reveal the lightconstruction inherent in Brabham’s purposeful engineering. The dual reinforcedroll bar is finished in gloss grey matching the chassis tubes.The cockpit is efficient and very well laid out with important instrumentationcentrally clustered and properly marked for quick reference. Visual inspection ofthe various suspension components, engine and Hewland gearbox show thatample attention has been afforded to this car to maintain both excellent cosmeticappearance and mechanical integrity, including correct hardware, polishedsuspension components, and braided stainless lines. Removing the rear enginebody work reveals the Ed Pink built 2-liter DOHC Cosworth engine outfitted withtwin dual-throat side draft 48 DCO2 Weber carburetors and Jennings intake.According to the owner, the engine and gearbox currently in the car haveapproximately XX hours of run time.The car is accompanied by copies of various correspondences from the formerowner including Brabham Registry letters stating the history of the car, logbooksfrom prior ownership, and a notebook with reference information as well asphotos of Jack Brabham driving the car. Although this car has beenprofessionally prepared for vintage racing events, we encourage the next owner toengage a professional race shop to inspect and prepare the car before spirited usein a competition setting.