1955 Connaught B-Type

Established in Send, Surrey, in the late 1940’s by Rodney Clarke and Mike Oliver, the company designed and built Formula 2 single seaters using extensively re-engineered Lea-Francis engines. This was followed in 1954 by a front engine Alta powered Formula 1 car of 2 1/2 litres capacity, in which Tony Brooks scored the very first victory by a British car driven by a British driver
at Syracuse in 1955. Despite being a small concern Connaught were at the forefront of motorsport engineering and designed cars that had huge potential, even showing a rear engine car designed in 1953 would, if completed, have been racing in F1 years before any other team considered such an idea. As an introduction it would be worthwhile any prospective owner seeking out a copy of the book ‘TO DRAW A LONG LINE’ by C.E ‘Johnny’ Johnson containing the first-hand recollections of this famous company, including photographs, drawings and reproductions of press editorials.
This stunning Connaught B-Type is built to the original 1955 cars specification as raced in period and with full competition paperwork. This Connaught represents the perfect opportunity to realise the ambition of joining the ever growing ranks in historic motorsport at such prestigious events as Goodwood Revival, Silverstone Classic…
This ‘B’ Type was built from a collection of original factory parts by renowned Connaught restorer Stephen Langton for David Sadler. The project was started in 1984 but was not actually completed and track
tested until April 2006. For this the car was finally commissioned after additional works, including an engine rebuild, by a marque specialist, who have
been involved with the car since that time. During their involvement the car was fitted with a starter motor making it considerably more user friendly. The car has been correctly stored for several years and now with re-commissioning in prospect will be ready to grace the circuits again. The car has current HTP papers valid until 31st December 2025.

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