Photos of Gerry Birrell's cars

Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC 1000 km-Rennen Nürburgring31.5.1970
2828 - Gropa CMC Ford #CH-DBE-47 (Chevron) - A. M. Graphics Racing Org.Gropa CMC #CH-DBE-47 (Chevron) - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1800 cc N/AP2.0
A. M. Graphics Racing Org. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Andrew Mylius (GB)/Gerry Birrell (GB)Result: 33rd - did not finish (Fire)
Grid: 31st (9:47.800)
Colours: darker
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 05/08/2018Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
6 h NürburgringGroßer Preis der Tourenwagen - 12. Int. ADAC 6-Stunden.Rennen11.7.1971
5151 - Ford Escort RS 1600 - Ford BP Racing TeamFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford Cosworth BDA L4 4v DOHC 1701 cc N/ADiv.2
Ford BP Racing Team (B)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Yvette Fontaine (B)/Gerry Birrell (GB)Result: 4th
Grid: (9:21.300)
Colours: lighter (+darker)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
Monza 4 Hours4 Ore di Monza, Trofeo Marion Angiolini19.3.1972
3535 - Ford Escort RS 1600 - FordFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford Cosworth BDA L4 4v DOHC 1840 cc N/ADiv.2
Ford (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gerry Birrell (GB)/Claude Bourgoignie (B)Result: 3rd 1st in Div.2
Grid: 5th (1:45.100)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing
ETCC Salzburgring [Div.2+3]Austria-Trophäe Salzburgring16.4.1972
11 - Ford Escort RS 1600 - Ford KölnFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford Cosworth BDA L4 4v DOHC 1840 cc N/ADiv.2
Ford KölnClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gerry Birrell (GB)Result: 8th
Grid: 6th (1:26.500)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing
Grand Prix BrnoMistrovství Evropy automobilů, Grand Prix Brno21.5.1972
2424 - Ford Escort RS 1600 - FordFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford V6 2940 cc N/ADiv.2
FordClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gerry Birrell (GB)Result: 4th 1st in Div.2
Grid: 5th (5:08.300)
Colours: yellow (+green)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Rudolf Fried
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans11.6.1972
5454 - Ford Capri RS 2600 - Ford DeutschlandFord Capri RS 2600 # - Ford V6 2940 cc N/AT
Ford Deutschland (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gerry Birrell (GB)/Claude Bourgoignie (B)Result: 10th 1st in T
Grid: 35th (4:28.900)
Colours: white/blue (+green)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 24/05/2017Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
Nürburgring 6 HoursGrosser Preis der Tourenwagen9.7.1972
1515 - Ford Capri RS 2600 - FordFord Capri RS 2600 # - Ford V6 2940 cc N/ADiv.3
Ford (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Alex Soler-Roig (E)/Claude Bourgoignie (B)/Gerry Birrell (GB)
DNS:
Harald Menzel (D)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 3rd (8:46.700)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 13/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Rallye Racing
Spa 24 Hours24 Heures de Francorchamps23.7.1972
33 - Ford Capri RS 2600 - Ford B.P. Racing TeamFord Capri RS 2600 - Ford V6 2940 cc N/ADiv.3
Ford B.P. Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gerry Birrell (GB)/Claude Bourgoignie (B)Result: 2nd
Grid: 5th (4:11.800)
Colours: yellow/green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/09/2011Photo by courtesy of: Claude Devos
Rothmans 50.000Rothmans 50.00028.8.1972
4040 - March 722 Ford #1 - Sports Motors Coca Cola BottlersMarch 722 #1 - Ford Cosworth BDA/Hart L4 4v DOHC 1980 cc N/AF2
Sports Motors Coca Cola BottlersOpen wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gerry Birrell (GB)Result: 4th
Grid: 6th (1:25.300)
Colours: dark blue (+red/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/05/2014Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing and Rob Moore
Jarama 4 Hours4 Horas dle Jarama1.10.1972
33 - Ford Capri RS 2600 - Ford KölnFord Capri RS 2600 # - Ford V6 2940 cc N/ADiv.3
Ford Köln (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Gerry Birrell (GB)/Hans Heyer (D)/Dieter Glemser (D)Result: 2nd
Grid: 3rd (1:37.520)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/04/2023Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing
Kyalami 9 HoursRand Daily Mail 15th Nine Hour Endurance Race4.11.1972
3131 - Chevron B21/23 Hart - Team Gunston-Richter MotorsChevron B21/23 # - Ford Cosworth BDA/Hart L4 4v DOHC 1990 cc N/AClass G
Team Gunston-Richter MotorsOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gerry Birrell (GB)/Jochen Mass (D)Result: 2nd 1st in Class G
Grid: 3rd (1:23.000)
Colours: brown/orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/07/2017Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
Lourenço Marques 3 Hours3 horas de Lourenço Marques26.11.1972
55 - Chevron B21/23 Hart - Team GunstonChevron B21/23 # - Ford Cosworth BDA/Hart L4 4v DOHC 1990 cc N/A
Team GunstonOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gerry Birrell (GB)/Jochen Mass (D)Result: winner
Grid: 2nd (1:22.000)
Colours: orange (+red)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 01/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Motorsport In Angola
Monza 4 Hours4 Ore di Monza25.3.1973
1111 - Ford Capri RS 2600 - Ford KölnFord Capri RS 2600 - Ford V6 2983 cc N/ADiv.2
Ford Köln (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gerry Birrell (GB)
DNS:
John Fitzpatrick (GB)
Result: did not finish (Head gasket)
Grid: 5th (1:39.600)
Colours: white/blue (+orange)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 13/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC-1000 km-Rennen auf dem Nürburgring27.5.1973
7676 - Ford Capri RS - FordFord Capri RS - Ford V6 3000 cc N/AT3.0
Ford (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gerry Birrell (GB)/John Fitzpatrick (GB)Result: 6th 1st in T3.0
Grid: 18th (8:28.200)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 28/04/2019Photo by courtesy of: Harry Michelbach and H-J Roegler
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans10.6.1973
5353 - Ford Capri LV - FordFord Capri RS 2600 - Ford V6 2995 cc N/AT3.0
FordClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Helmuth Koinigg (A)/Jean Vinatier (F)/Gerry Birrell (GB)Result: did not finish (Valve)
Grid: 25th (4:16.700)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 22/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: R. Kroeschel
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans10.6.1973
5454 - Ford Capri LV - FordFord Capri RS 2600 - Ford V6 2995 cc N/AT3.0
FordClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gerry Birrell (GB)/Hans Heyer (D)Result: did not finish (Distributor)
Grid: 22nd (4:16.000)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans