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- Ford DFV Formula 1 V8 Engine Block and Sump (Damaged)
Ford DFV Formula 1 V8 Engine Block and Sump (Damaged)
Lot Number: 306
Ford DFV Formula 1 V8 Engine Block and Sump (Damaged)
Presented with a letter from Frank Williams dated 11th August 1976 on Walter Wolf Racing headed paper. The Ford Cosworth DFV is the most successful Formula 1 engine ever. Between 1967 and 1983 it powered cars to 155 Grand Prix victories, 12 Drivers' and ten Constructors Championships.
- Buy it now for £850 - contact enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 10.00am local time at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
SUMMARY
Presented with a letter from Frank Williams dated 11th August 1976 on Walter Wolf Racing headed paper. The Ford Cosworth DFV is the most successful Formula 1 engine ever. Between 1967 and 1983 it powered cars to 155 Grand Prix victories, 12 Drivers' and ten Constructors Championships.
DESCRIPTION
The accompanying letter explains that the engine, fitted to the 'ill fated Politoys-Ford' driven by Henri Pescarolo was used during practice for the British Grand Prix in 1972 before it dropped a valve. As can be seen from the photographs, this was a catastrophic failure with a hole in the side of the block and piston liners shattered. Also supplied with a few head bolts.
SPECIALIST
Nigel Gough
- Automobilia Specialist
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- nigel@iconicauctioneers.com
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