1970 March 707/717 - SOLD

Fresh with success from designing the Mclaren M8, renowned designer Robin Herd's next project in 1970 was to design the amazing March 707.

Chassis no. 1 was extensively tested and developed by both Chris Amon and Howden Ganley and then raced in the European Interserie by Helmut Kelleners, winning at Croft and gaining an outright lap record at the Nurburgring Sudschlieffe which still stands today.

Uniquely, this was the only car to then be upgraded to 717 spec in 1971 with a more attractive higher downforce nose and relocation of both water radiators to the rear, and oil coolers bought to the front.

In 1973/74 the car was successfully campaigned by Stephan Sklanar taking on the works Porsche's of the era prior to joining the private collection of Helmut Pust, where it was stored in Vienna Neunstadt for the next 20 years, until being discovered by Richard and Lionel Dodkins in 1993.

It was then prepared by Ian Jones of Racing Fabrications for Chris Chiles to dominate the European Supersports Cup for several seasons and more latterly to compete in the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Driven in 2009 at the Goodwood Festival by Takumo Sato who commented it was the most awesome and powerful beast he had driven so far, but with great manners!

Today this car offers an incredible 820bhp and 800 lbs foot torque in a chassis weighing only 850 kgs. Donington is lapped in just 1min 4 secs in amateur hands and the March is welcome in the Masters World Sports Prototype 70's series, and in Orwell Supersports and of course at Goodwood Festival of Speed. This ultimate Can-Am car offers incredible performance, great handling and real thrills per pound spent as well as a fantastic long term investment oppurtunity. Comprehensive spares  package including body moulds, wheels and tyres:

Easy to drive and I can personally confirm - a mind blowing experience!