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Brabham BT2 - John Dowson

 

Photo from Goodwood 2008 when owned by David Zurlinden.

Brabham BT2 chassis FJ-8-62

1962 Factory car for Frank Gardner(NSW) (many mentions in the Autosport review of the 1962 FJ season - January 25 and February 1 1963 editions). 5th in Goodwood Chichester Cup, DNF at Monaco with clutch problem. Silverstone lap record holder.
1963 Len Deaton (NSW) bought March 1963 raced mainly in NSW
1963 Barry Collerson (NSW) bought late 1963, featured in his book 'Mount Druitt to Monza'
1965 Kevin Pinkstone (NSW) bought September, fitted Ford Twincam for 1966 Tasman, nasty accident at Sandown Park 26 Feb, 1966
1968 John Mellen (NSW) bought mid 1968 used sparingly with FJ engine
1971 John Hillyear/Brian Morrow (NSW) both drivers used car locally
1977 Spencer Bates (NSW) little use but much loved in great condition
1980 Tony Galletly (QLD) bought Nov. 1980 used locally
1982 Brian Miller (NSW) bought Feb 1982, restoration done, little use
1991 Tony Moody (VIC) bought Jan 1991 used sparingly
1991 Ken Hastings (VIC) bought Jul. 1991, full restoration, successfully raced in Historic FJ, many wins and lap records notably Phillip Island. Damaged in an accident.
2001 John Streets (USA) bought in January for his son to drive. Completed repairs.
2003 David Zurlinden (USA) bought Aug 2003. Completed further restoration works. Raced at Monterey Historic (2006-2008) and Goodwood Revival (2008)
2009 John Dowson (UK) bought Sept. 2009 to race in European FIA Lurani Trophy and UK historic events