BRM In The 1960's

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Collection Summary12 Grand Prix wins sees the '60s as the most dominant era of the BRM MarqueHistoryThe beginning of a new era for BRM that was to be the most successful decade in the marque’s history, yielding 12 Grand Prix wins, a Drivers’ World Champion Title and a Constructors’ Title and 3 runners up titles in 1963,1964 and 1965.

1962 was the definitive year and pinnacle of BRM’s history. Graham Hill steered his P57 ‘Old Faithful’ V8 to win the World Drivers’ Championship and secured the World Constructors Title for BRM. Thus, finally realising Raymond Mays’ vision and dream announced at Folkingham Airfield 13 years earlier.

1965 saw the introduction of the iconic P261, the first Formula One drive for another future world champion Jackie Stewart and BRM innovate with a collaboration Rover to produce the Gas Turbine le Mans car. The powerful H16 and V12 engines are introduced in the P83, P115, P138 and P139 cars. John Surtees makes his BRM debut in 1969.

Drivers

Graham Hill

Richie Ginther

Letters

Congratulations Telegram From Donald Campbell

Congratulations Telegram From Reg Parnell & Reply

Collection

The Rob Petersen Archive

Cars

P57/P578

Technical Drawings and Diagrams

Amherst Villiers Sketch - 12 Cylinder 3 Litre F1 Engine

Connections

OrganisationThe Women's Motor Racing Associates Club - 'The Doghouse Club'CarsP261P48P57/P578DriversJohn SurteesPedro RodriguezChris IrwinMike SpenceRichard AttwoodTony BrooksRichie GintherDan GurneyJo BonnierGraham HillJackie Stewart