Description:

Chevron B19 – Ford FVC
Chassis: DBE 12 (associated with B19-71-12)

Highly regarded example of Chevron’s iconic B19, one of the most competitive and evocative 2-litre sports-racers of its generation.

A competitive and well-established front-runner in Peter Auto’s CER1 series, this car was the 2021 CER1 Under-2 Litre Class Champion in the hands of Emmanuel Brigand, and went on to qualify first in class at the 2022 Le Mans Classic (Plateau 5). Powered by a 1.8-litre Ford FVC four-cylinder producing around 240 bhp, it remains eligible for leading historic events worldwide, including Le Mans Classic Heritage (Plateau 5), Peter Auto’s CER1, Motor Racing Legends 2-Litre Sports Cars, Masters Sports Car Legends, HSR Group 7 (Sebring & Daytona Classics), and HSCC Thundersports.

Accompanied by a valid FIA Historic Technical Passport and a useful spares package including additional bodywork and two sets of wheels.

The car currently carries a Chevron chassis plate stamped DBE 12. The ‘DBE’ prefix was an official designation introduced by Derek Bennett Engineering for replacement or continuation frames built after the original production run. In this instance, the DBE-stamped frame is thought to have been supplied by Chevron as a possible replacement for the original B19-71-12.

Various references — including this car’s 2024 Aguttes auction description, a historic document that accompanies it, and several online archives — associate this car with that identity, believed in period to have been one of the Chevron works entries campaigned extensively across Europe and South Africa, including a victory at the Bulawayo 3 Hours. Subsequent ownership records link it with notable drivers such as Sir Stirling Moss and Ray Bellm, adding further distinction to its story.

Today, the car is well proven and highly competitive in modern historic racing, having achieved multiple podiums and class wins in recent seasons, and remains an attractive entry for all major 2-litre sports-car grids.

Eligibility

Le Mans Classic Heritage
Newly announced, Le Mans Classic Heritage will alternate with Le Mans Classic Legend each year, focusing on cars that competed between 1923 and 1975. Plateau 5 caters for prototype and GT cars, which competed between 1967 and 1975. The first edition is to take place in 2027 and is set to carry on the legacy of one of historic racing’s most prestigious events.

Peter Auto’s Classic Endurance Racing 1 (CER1)
For sports prototypes and GT cars built between 1966 and 1971, Peter Auto’s Classic Endurance Racing 1 (CER1) holds a full annual calendar of events. Events take place at iconic circuits, including Spa and Imola.

Masters Sports Car Legends
For Le Mans-style sports cars and competition GT cars built between 1962 and 1976, Masters Sports Car Legends holds a full annual calendar of events. Events take place at iconic circuits, including Silverstone and Zandvoort.

Motor Racing Legend’s 2.0-litre Sportscars
Newly announced, this new series from Motor Racing Legends is for 2.0-litre sportscars built between 1966 and 1976. Events, dates and classes are due to be announced shortly

HSR Group 7 - Including Daytona and Sebring Classics
For historic/post-historic sports racing cars, HSR’s Group 7 holds a full calendar of events in the United States. Among these events are two of the premier events for historic endurance competition, which are HSR Classic Daytona in November and HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour in December.

Certification & Component Life

Historic Technical Passport:

• Issuer: FIA
• Expiry date: 31st December 2031
• Document number: F-7646

Engine Life:

• Current engine hours: 6 hours

Fuel Cell Certification:

• Expiry date: March 2025 (current fuel cell can be recertified for a further 2 years, with a quoted cost of £476.46 + VAT from Willans, with a 1-2 week timeline)

Technical Specification

Chassis: Tubular steel frame 

Engine: 1,790cc, 16-valve, four-stroke, Ford FVC inline Four engine

Gearbox: Hewland FT200 5-speed manual

Front suspension: Superimposed wishbones, coil springs over telescopic dampers, adjustable anti-roll bar

Rear suspension: Wishbones, coil springs over telescopic dampers, adjustable anti-roll bar

Brakes: Girling steel discs, all-round

Tyres: Avon racing slicks/wets

Location & Taxes
This car is EU taxes paid (currently located in UK on carnet). Available for viewings in Petersfield, Hampshire, UK.

Contact
For further information, please contact:

Sam Hancock
Email: sam@samhancock.com
Office: +44 (0) 20 7871 3628
Mobile: +44 (0) 7956 100 439

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