Equipment
Offset chassis, 2.7 liter Coventry Climax, centerlock alloy wheels, "Dan Gurney for President" stickers.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
The first mid-engined car in the Indianapolis 500, built for paper heir Jim Kimberly and driven by Jack Brabham to finish 9th in 1961. Aston Martin powered for Kjell Qvale in 1963 and driven by Pedro Rodriguez, bumped from the grid in qualifying. Eventually morphed into a Chevy-powered sprint car accompanied by many of its original parts. Restored in 1991 with its original Indy engine which had powered Roger Penske's famous Zerex Special. Highly original, complete, worn and chipped paint, dull suspension finishes but really important.
Market commentary
Condition let this historic car down at the auction and resulted in it going to a new home at a modest price. It is complete and is an Indy milestone however its offset suspension limits its use in historic racing. It is a sound value at this price.