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Begg FM5



The fourth Formula 5000 design and two Gold Star series victories

Oxton in the FM5, England

Two cars built (Begg chassis 15 and 16)

Chevrolet 5-litre V8, Hewland gearbox, monocoque construction

Won New Zealand Gold Star races Pukekohe, Ruapuna, Bay Park 1972. Won 1972/73 Gold Star championship: David Oxton driving

Won Gold Star Pukekohe, Ruapuna, Timaru 1973, Levin 1974. Won 1973/74 Gold Star series: David Oxton driving

Won 1973/74 Gold Star championship, entered and driven by David Oxton

Second Levin International 1974: Alan McCully driving, third Pukekohe International: David Oxton driving

Taken to Europe in 1973 to compete in the Rothmans F5000 Series. Finished 5th at Silverstone and Mallory Park, 6th Dublin Grand Prix. Out of 35 international F5000 events worldwide in 1973, FM5/1 finished in the first six five times

FM5/1 (below) is still a permanent part of the Southward Motor Museum Collection, Paraparaumu, New Zealand, and is in the British campaign colours. FM/2 is believed to be owned by Bryan Sala in Australia

FM5 as it is today

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