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1998 Swift-Ford 009.c

United States • 29 Oct 2022

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This is a 1998 Swift-Ford 009.c, chassis 004, piloted by Michael Andretti in the CART FedEx Championship Series. It achieved a pole position and several notable finishes, though it's currently without an engine, impacting its overall value and condition.

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The listing specifies that the car is not fitted with an engine, which immediately lowers its condition. However, it was piloted by Michael Andretti and has historical significance, including a pole position and other respectable finishes. The chassis's history and notable design contribute positively.

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SWIFT ENGINEERING Upon the conclusion of Carl Haas’ status as US distributor for Lola Cars, Newman/Haas racing entered a partnership with Swift Engineering of San Clemente, California.

It was a bold decision at the time, as manufacturers Penske, Reynard, and Lola completed all their construction in the United Kingdom—making the Swift the only American-made chassis on the grid when it debuted in 1997.

Established in 1983, Swift had gained a large amount of motorsports experience constructing junior open-wheel racing cars prior to jumping into the IndyCar arena.

Backed by the resources of Ford Motorsports engineering and a team including Dr.

Mark Hanford, Peter Gibbons, and Brian Lisle, Swift’s brand-new chassis were conceived with assistance from state-of-the-art computer design software.

However, Swift’s rolling road wind tunnel, one of the most advanced of its type at the time, proved to be the significant contributor to the car’s success.

Previously used by the Williams Formula...