Photos of Bob Bucher's cars

Sebring 12 HoursThe Florida International Twelve Hour Grand Prix of Endurance13.3.1955
66 - Jaguar XK140 MC - Victor V. FornoJaguar XK140 MC - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/AS5.0
Victor V. Forno (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Victor Forno (USA)/Bob Bucher (USA)Result: did not qualify (Reserve)
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Donald W. Gaffney
Watkins Glen Grand Prix9th Annual International Sports Car Grand Prix of Watkins Glen15.9.1956
2929 - Allard JR Cadillac #3401 - Bob BucherAllard JR #3401 - Cadillac N/ABM
Bob Bucher (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 3rd 1st in BM
Grid:
Colours: red (+blue/white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/04/2004Photo by courtesy of: Frank Smart
Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Collier Brothers MemorialWatkins Glen Grand Prix, Celebrating 10 Years of Racing at Watkins Glen21.9.1957
029029 - MGA #HDT43/28939MG A #HDT43/28939 - BMC B series L4 2v OHV 1489 cc N/AFP
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)
listed, never drove:
George Valentine (USA)
Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: turquoise
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/11/2024Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Seneca CupWatkins Glen Grand Prix, Celebrating 10 Years of Racing at Watkins Glen21.9.1957
2929 - Allard JR Cadillac #3401Allard JR #3401 - Cadillac 5891 cc N/AUR
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: red (+white/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/07/2009Photo by courtesy of: Paul Creed and Dave Nicholas
Watkins Glen Classic - Classes: BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+GMWatkins Glen Classic27.6.1958
2929 - Lotus Eleven ClubLotus Eleven Club # - N/AGM
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: red (+white/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Collier Brothers MemorialGrand Prix Watkins Glen20.9.1958
029029 - MGA #HDT43/28939 - Jake's StableMG A #HDT43/28939 - BMC B series L4 2v OHV 1489 cc N/AFP
Jake's Stable (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/11/2006Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Seneca CupGrand Prix Watkins Glen20.9.1958
2929 - Allard JR Cadillac #3401 - Jake's StableAllard JR #3401 - Cadillac 5981 cc N/AUR
Jake's Stable (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/11/2006Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
SCCA National Lime Rock - Classes: GM+HMSCCA National Races Lime Rock4.7.1959
129129 - Lotus ElevenLotus Eleven Club # - N/AGM
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 4th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
Berwick - Class: FP+GPGiants' Despair Hill Climb and Road Races1.8.1959
029029 - MGA #HDT43/28939 - Bob BucherMG A #HDT43/28939 - BMC B series L4 2v OHV N/AFP
Bob Bucher (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/03/2008Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
Berwick - Class: GMGiants' Despair Hill Climb and Road Races1.8.1959
229229 - Lotus Eleven Club - Bob BucherLotus Eleven Club # - N/AGM
Bob Bucher (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 3rd
Grid:
Colours: red (+white/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/03/2008Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
SCCA National Montgomery - Classes: GM+HMMontgomery National Championship Sports Car Races9.8.1959
2929 - Lotus Eleven ClimaxLotus Eleven Club # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AGM
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 3rd
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
Watkins Glen Grand Prix12th Annual Grand Prix Watkins Glen26.9.1959
2929 - Ferrari 500 Mondial #0536MD - Robert J. DeGrawFerrari 500 Mondial #0536MD - Ferrari N/AEM
Robert J. DeGraw (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)
listed, never drove:
Donald Peters (USA)
Result: 14th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Queen Catherine Cup12th Annual Grand Prix Watkins Glen26.9.1959
229229 - Lotus Eleven - J. Robert BucherLotus Eleven Club # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AGM
J. Robert Bucher (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 4th
Grid: 7th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
Sebring 12 HoursSebring 12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for the Alitalia Cup25.3.1961
88 - Aston Martin DB4 GT #0135/L - David AshAston Martin DB4 GT #0135/L - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC 3670 cc N/AGT+3.0
David Ash (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Sherman Decker (USA)/Bob Bucher (USA)Result: did not finish (Broken hub)
Grid:
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/11/2006Photo by courtesy of: George Eaton
SCCA National Marlboro - Classes AP+BP+CPGovernor's Cup16.4.1961
229229 - Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta #1785Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta #1785 - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AAP
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 3rd 1st in AP
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 05/09/2010Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
SCCA National Bridgehampton - Classes BM+CM+DM+EM+FMBridgehampton National Event28.5.1961
129129 - Porsche 718 RSKPorsche 718 RSK # - Porsche 1500 cc N/AFM
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 5th 1st in FM
Grid: 17th
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
SCCA National Bridgehampton - Classes AP+BP+CPBridgehampton National Event28.5.1961
229229 - Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta #1785Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta #1785 - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AAP
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid: 2nd
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
Watkins Glen Grand Prix14th Grand Prix Watkins Glen23.9.1961
2929 - Porsche 718 RSK - J. Robert BucherPorsche 718 RSK # - Porsche N/AFM
J. Robert Bucher (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 6th 1st in FM
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
SCCA National Marlboro - Classes: CM+DM+EM+FM+GMGovernor's Cup National Races Marlboro15.4.1962
2929 - Porsche 718 RSKPorsche 718 RSK # - Porsche N/AFM
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 2nd 1st in FM
Grid: 3rd
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 15/09/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
SCCA National Virginia - Classes: CM+EM+FM+GMPresident's Cup29.4.1962
2929 - Porsche 718 RSKPorsche 718 RSK # - Porsche N/AFM
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 5th 1st in FM
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jack Upchurch VIR
SCCA National Cumberland - Classes: CM+DM+EM+FM10th Annual Cumberland Sports Car Races13.5.1962
2929 - Porsche 718 RSK - Bob BucherPorsche 718 RSK # - Porsche 1500 cc N/AFM
Bob Bucher (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 6th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
SCCA Regional Reading - Classes: EM+FM+GMReading Road Races21.10.1962
2929 - Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder - Bob BucherPorsche 718 RS 60 # - Porsche N/AFM
Bob Bucher (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/07/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
Watkins Glen Grand Prix17th Annual Watkins Glen Sports Car Grand Prix Weekend28.6.1964
2929 - Lotus 23B Ford - Bob BucherLotus 23 B # - Ford DOHC 1600 cc N/AU2L
Bob Bucher (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 15th (1:27.6000)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/04/2023Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
Sebring 12 Hours12 Hours of Sebring27.3.1965
2121 - Cooper Monaco T61 Ford #CM/4/62 - Greenwich Autos, Inc.Cooper Monaco T61 #CM/4/62 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/ASR+2.0
Greenwich Autos, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Sherman Decker (USA)/Oscar Koveleski (USA)
listed, never drove:
Bob Bucher (USA)
Result: did not finish (Clutch housing)
Grid: 22nd
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/04/2011Photo by courtesy of: Bill Stowe and Dave Nicholas
Pepsi-Cola Mont-TremblantPepsi-Cola Trophy10.7.1966
2929 - Lola T70 Mk.2 Ford #SL71/28 - B.A.R.F. RacingLola T70 Mk.2 #SL71/28 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
B.A.R.F. Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: www.autocourse.ca
Can-Am BridgehamptonCan-Am Series Bridgehampton18.9.1966
2929 - Lola T70 Mk.2 Ford #SL71/28 - Young-B.A.R.F., Inc.Lola T70 Mk.2 #SL71/28 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4736 cc N/A
Young-B.A.R.F., Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 14th
Grid: 36th
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/02/2014Photo by courtesy of: Bill Weiss and Robert Raymond