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£46,366

Ex–Indianapolis 500 1987 March-Cosworth 87C

United States • 9 Apr 2022

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AI Listing Summary

This is a 1987 March 87C Indy car, chassis number 87C-01, driven by Arie Luyendyk in the 1987 Indianapolis 500. It was refurbished with a replica livery and has a turbocharged 2.6-liter Cosworth DFX V8 engine. The car requires a mechanical recommissioning before use and comes with spare parts and memorabilia.

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Condition 

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Based on the description, the car has been refurbished with a replica livery and has had some recent service including new wiring, fuel cell bladder, and tires. However, it has not been run since 2019 and requires a mechanical recommissioning. There is also an oil leak that was repaired in 2019. This suggests some mechanical and cosmetic work has been done, but further work is needed to make it track-ready.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

87C-01

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD


This 1987 March 87C wears chassis number 87C-01 and was delivered new to Horseshoe Bay, Texas, with spare wheels and parts, a set of road course wings, an external water warming pump, period memorabilia, and a bill of sale.

The 87C features a honeycomb aluminum monocoque chassis with a molded composite upper section.

This example is finished in black and white with a replica of its 1987 include a fixed rear wing, a NACA duct on the nose, side-view mirrors, a roll hoop, and a plexiglass windscreen.

The signed by The black-painted magnesium center-lock wheels are mounted with 9.5/25.0-15 front and 14.0/27.0–15 rear Avon slicks that were reportedly installed in 2019.

An additional set of polished wheels is included in the sale.

The 87C featured a pull-rod front suspension and rocker-arm rear with coilovers mounted inboard parallel to the gearbox.

Stopping power is provided by four-wheel discs.

A replacement 18-gallon fuel cell bladder is said to have been installed under the s...

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