1969 LeGrand Mk11 Formula 5000

History

An excellent summary of the history of this on-off prototype American designed and built Mk11 LeGrand can be found at OldRacingCars.com

Most recently the car was run at Lime Rock in May of 2024, turning laps in the 54 second range. This was the car’s first time out in several years, and it was also being driven by a first time F5000 driver.

The LeGrand’s next outing was with SVRA at Watkins Glen. There the car qualified on the pole and also finished first in Class A Formula 5000 turning two minute lap times. This was just the driver’s second race weekend in the car. It is driver friendly, fresh, and good to go.

Description

This is a first generation 1960’s Formula 5000 car. It ran in period with a high wing and a low wing. It is powered by a 302 cubic inch Chevy on Dellorto carbs. The Chevy’s power is driven through a  Hewland LG 600 five speed gearbox.

The photos below were all taken in 2024. The color was changed from red to green by the current owner before racing at Lime Rock in May, 2024.

Join the “High Wing” club in Historic Formula 5000. These cars are show-stoppers, and very popular. You can also run low wing too, so have both options.

This LeGrand an inexpensive, and recently proven, very competive Class A Formula 5000 entry.  Be on the Historic Formula 5000 grid everywhere from Watkins Glen to Road America to the Monterey Reunion.

We attended the F5000 feature at Monterey in 2023. It was excellent both on the track and in the paddock with a Formula 5000-only section. It was a defining moment when the group fired up in unison to head to the grid. Fans came from everywhere in paddock and nearby stands to watch this spectacle. Great cars, great people, and great camaraderie. It’s what F5000 is all about.

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