Make:

Cooper 

Model: T62
Type: Formula Libre/Tasman 
Year: 1962
Chassis #: FL-17-62 
Colors: Dark green with two white stripes and white roundels
History: The Tommy Adkins, Bruce McLaren car driven to numerous wins in Australia and New Zealand in the 1962 and 1963 season. The outright winner of the 1962 Australian Grand Prix November 18, 1962 driven by Bruce McLaren. It is also discussed in Doug Nyes book on Cooper cars. The ownership history is known and the restoration is well documented.
Restoration: A frame up restoration of all components by marque experts. Powered by a 2.5 liter Coventry Climax FPF.  Restored at a cost of over $100,000.  With excellent records and receipts for work done.
Race History: 

Australia 1962

Australian Grand Prix, Bruce McLaren, 2.7 Cooper Climax, 1st place

New Zealand 1963

Pukekohe Grand Prix, Bruce McLaren, 2.7 Cooper Climax, DNF*

The Lady Wigram Trophy, Bruce McLaren, 2.7 Cooper Climax, 1st place

Teretonga, Bruce McLaren, 2.7 Cooper Climax, 1st place

*McLaren recorded the fastest lap of the event in the Cooper T62 in practice.

 

Of note:   This T62 was on the front row and led the race at the 2006 Monterey Historic all Cooper race.  It has also won the class numerous times over the Ferrari 246 F1 and Cooper T53. 
Spares: Inquire 
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