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Ex–Tom Sneva 1981 March-Cosworth 81C
United States • 23 May 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This is a 1981 March 81C, a prototype driven by Tom Sneva to victory in two races during the 1981 CART PPG Indy Car World Series season. It features a Cosworth DFX V8 engine (requiring service), Weismann transaxle, and a recent cosmetic refurbishment with a replica Texaco livery.
Condition
6
The car underwent a cosmetic refurbishment, including a repaint and disassembly. However, the engine requires service prior to use, and the total runtime is unknown. Moderate wear is expected considering its racing history.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
81C02
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Turbocharged 2.65-Liter Cosworth DFX V8 Weismann Four-Speed Manual Transaxle White Paint w/#2 Texaco Livery Aluminum Seat w/Black Pad Four-Wheel Disc Brakes 15" Center-Lock Wheels Front & Rear Wings Roll Hoop Plexiglass Windscreen
This 1981 March 81C is reportedly a prototype that was built by Robin Herd for Bignotti-Cotter Racing with modifications specified by George Bignotti.
Chassis 02 was reportedly driven by Tom Sneva to victory at Phoenix and Milwaukee, the only two victories notched by the constructor during the 1981 CART PPG Indy Car World Series season.
With Sneva at the wheel, it was also pole winner for the 1981 Michigan 500 and the fastest qualifier for the 1981 Indianapolis 500.
The car was purchased by the seller in 2023 and subsequently underwent a cosmetic refurbishment that included disassembling the car and repainting the fiberglass and carbon-fiber composite panels in white with a replica #2 Texaco Oil livery.
The car retains a turbocharged 2.65-liter Cosworth D...
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£15,110
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,942
Median Price (Since 2020)
£18,773
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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