The B36 was the basis of Chevron’s new open-top competition series of cars first introduced in 1976.

The racer was built in modest quantities of approximately 21 cars up to 1978, and many of these were used in first-line racing action up to the late-1980s.

Such was the limited construction run—contrasting with the popularity of the platform—that many more replica versions of the B36 remain and are actively involved in period racing, such as this 'Recreation' example offered for sale here.

Fiercely competitive on circuits from America to Japan during the 1970s, Chevron’s car epitomised the brilliance of the ground-effect era, employing a large rear wing and front splitter to keep the fibreglass-shelled monocoque glued to the track.

Models were powered by an array of engines, from Cosworth to Mazda rotary powerplants.

The B36 achieved overall victory at the 1977 Targa Florio, also winning at venues such as Suzuka, Fuji, and Vallelunga.

This 'Recreation' example was built to replica...