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March 707 #1 of 3, then in winter, modified and became the only 717 for the 1971 season. 

Chevrolet 8800cc developing 825 bhp and 800 lb/ft in a car that weighs only 840 Kgs! Factory-owned and run with a continuous history, Unique! 

Designed by Robin Herd, co-founder of March in 1969, who also previously designed the McLaren M6 and M8 that dominated Can-Am in the Late ‘60s. 

RACED IN PERIOD 

All development driving done by Chris Amon to use the sister car, 707 #2 for the lucrative Canadian/America challange (CanAm). Raced for the factory, renowned German racer Helmut Kelleners, who raced successfully in the European equivalent of “CanAm”, the “Interseries” championship, winning the UK round at Croft in 1970, beating Porsche's, Lola’s, McLaren’s, etc. 

RACED IN INTERNATIONAL HISTORIC 

RACING SINCE 1994 

717 #1 is arguably the most successfully campaigned Group 7 sports car, with wins at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, F1 support at Melbourne, Australia, Philip Island, New Zealand and at most of the major historic events in mainland Europe and the UK. Making this car arguably the most successfully campaigned group 7 sports car in Europe if not the World Over the past 30 years.

EXTENSIVE SPARES PACKAGE The car comes with a large collection of spares gathered throughout its long racing history. It includes a substantial selection of mechanical, suspension and running spares, along with the original body panel moulds.

Having the moulds is a significant benefit, allowing replacement bodywork to be produced if ever required and helping to safeguard the car's future. The quantity of spares accumulated over decades of ownership makes this a particularly attractive and practical package for anyone intending to race, demonstrate or preserve the car.

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