Between 1975 and 1985 the 1600cc single seater class in British Hill climbing was particularly competitive; top line competitors, such as Mario Andretti used the opportunity as a stepping stone to the more competitive and more powerful single seater class.

Most entrants used Formula 2 and Formula 3 race prepared cars of the era with a Ford derived BDA or FVC engine mated to a Hewland gearbox.

Some were successful, but perhaps none more so than the March 722.

March Engineering, British manufacturer and motor car constructor began operation in 1969 by its four founders, Robin Herd, Max Mosley, Graham Coaker and Alan Rees.

The name ‘March’ was made by using initials from each founder’s first or last names.

Each of these individuals had different roles in the team, Herd the designer of both the chassis and body, Rees was the team’s manager, Coaker oversaw production, and Mosley handled the commercial side of the operation.

Teamed together the company was able to reach huge success in...