Vehicle Description
In the early 1980s, well-known professional driver, Brian Redman,
was driving in vintage races for George Hurd, owner of Square A
Motorcars. However, even with Brian's experience and remarkable
talent, the team was struggling to get to the top of the field with
the cars that it was campaigning. During a conversation about the
struggle, Brian remarked that they needed a different car if they
were going to win races. George said, "Then get a car that can
win"! Hence the purchase of the #47 Chevron B19 - and win it did!
For nearly two decades, Square A Motorcars and Brian literally
dominated its class in the vintage racing scene. Powered by a
Cosworth engine of just under 2 liters, the #47 red and silver
Chevron out performed many larger displacement racecars at almost
every race track. Light and nimble, the B19 was able to overcome
any shortage in the horsepower department with phenomenal road
holding and quick acceleration.
West Palm Beach's Moroso Park in March 1985 was the first outing
for the Square A B19, which qualified on the pole and finished
second in its race. Starting from 12th because of missed qualifying
sessions, Brian was able to carve through the field and record the
first win for the Chevron at Sebring in the second race of 1985.
Several wins and podium finishes defined the first season for the
Square A team.
Starting the 1986 season, a first-ever event at Charlotte Motor
Speedway, saw George Hurd's Chevron take not only a first in class
victory, but a first overall finish! Even when Brian Redman was not
able to compete because of conflicting commitments, the Square A
Chevron was able to score overall/class victories in the hands of
the always-quick Bertil Roos.
Competing on a regular basis can take its toll on a racecar's
chassis, so in 1999 it was decided to take a year to completely
restore the over-achieving warrior. The chassis was stripped down
to the last nut and bolt, new aluminum panels were fabricated, and
every item was inspected, refurbished, or replaced if
necessary.
With a fresh start in 2000, the #47 Chevron B19 continued to rack
up an impressive history of class and overall wins and podium
finishes for the next four years. In July 2004, fittingly at the
Brian Redman International Challenge Race, the Square A B19 retired
from racing posting an impressive 2nd in class, 5th overall finish.
A brilliant end to an outstanding race record.
Following its retirement, the car has been meticulously cared for
and maintained for the past eleven years by Bob Hubbs, George
Hurd's mechanic. Started and run on a regular basis, the B19 was,
in effect, race-ready at a moment's notice. It has just been
serviced by Bob Russo, a very respected restoration specialist and
race mechanic.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 100 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
