Photos of Richard Piper's cars

Thundersports Brands HatchThundersports Easter Monday23.4.1984
7272 - Chevron B26/36 Ford #74-08 - Richard PiperChevron B26/36 #74-08 - Ford Cosworth BDG L4 4v DOHC 1860 cc N/AClass B
Richard Piper (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Mercer (GB)/Richard Piper (GB)Result: did not finish
Grid: (1:33.5000)
Colours: blue (+red/white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by courtesy of: Rupert Lowes
Thundersports Brands HatchJohn Player Special British Grand Prix22.7.1984
7272 - Chevron B26/36 Hart #74-08 - Texas Homecare RacingChevron B26/36 #74-08 - Hart 420R L4 4v DOHC 1994 cc N/AClass B
Texas Homecare Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tiff Needell (GB)/Richard Piper (GB)Result: 2nd
Grid: 6th (1:27.5000)
Colours: blue (+red/white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/11/2023Photo by courtesy of: Julian Roberts
Thundersports Brands HatchThundersports Daily Mail Easter Monday8.4.1985
99 - Chevron B26/36 Ford #74-08 - Texas Homecare RacingChevron B26/36 #74-08 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AClass A
Texas Homecare Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tiff Needell (GB)/Richard Piper (GB)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:41.3700)
Colours: blue (+red/white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Norbert Vogel
Silverstone 1000 KilometresKouros 1000 Kms Silverstone4.5.1986
9191 - Royale RP40 Mitsubishi #JM16/103=>001 (Argo) - P.C. Automotive with Texas HomecareRoyale RP40 #JM16/103=>001 (Argo) - Mitsubishi Starion L4 1999 cc TurboC2
P.C. Automotive with Texas Homecare (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/David Brodie (GB)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 34th (1:41.2300)
Colours: blue (+red/white)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Thundersports Brands HatchShell Oils British Grand Prix13.7.1986
99 - Chevron B26/36 Ford #74-08 - PC Automotive with Texas HomecareChevron B26/36 #74-08 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AClass A
PC Automotive with Texas Homecare (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Tiff Needell (GB)Result: 3rd
Grid: 7th (1:29.7400)
Colours: blue (+red/white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Paul Carter and Simon Wright
Thundersports BirminghamHalfords Birmingham Super Prix25.8.1986
99 - Royale RP40 Ford #JM16/103=>001 (Argo) - P.C. Automotive/Texas HomecareRoyale RP40 #JM16/103=>001 (Argo) - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3300 cc N/AClass A
P.C. Automotive/Texas Homecare (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Tony Trimmer (GB)Result: did not start
Grid: 21st (1:39.9400)
Colours: blue (+red/white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/06/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Thundersports Oulton Park5.9.1987
77 - RK March 847 Chevrolet #02 - PC AutomotiveMarch 847 #02 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5000 cc N/A
PC Automotive (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Tiff Needell (GB)Result: 2nd
Grid: 4th (1:31.0200)
Colours: blue/red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 05/09/2023Photo by courtesy of: Chris Higginbotham
Monza 1000 Kilometres24a 1000 km di Monza, 22° Trofeo Filippo Caracciolo10.4.1988
191191 - Argo JM19C Ford #122 - PC AutomotiveArgo JM19 C #122 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v 3300 cc N/AC2
PC Automotive (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Olindo Iacobelli (I)/Martin Birrane (IRL)/Richard Piper (GB)Result: did not finish (Fuel tank)
Grid: 26th (1:53.9300)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/04/2019Photo by courtesy of: Maurizio Beretta and Faustino Mattei
Silverstone 1000 KilometresAutosport 1000 kms8.5.1988
191191 - Argo JM19C Ford #122 - P.C. AutomotiveArgo JM19 C #122 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v 3300 cc N/AC2
P.C. Automotive (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)
DNS:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result: 13th
Grid: 24th (1:31.5100) - 26th fastest qualifier
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/11/2014Photo by courtesy of: John Brown and Jeremy Jackson
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans12.6.1988
191191 - Argo JM19C Ford #122 - P.C. AutomotiveArgo JM19 C #122 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v 3300 cc N/AC2
P.C. Automotive (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Olindo Iacobelli (I)/Alain Ianetta (F)/John Graham (CDN)
listed, never drove:
Richard Piper (GB), Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result: did not finish (Battery)
Grid: 48th (4:03.0200)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Chauveau Endurance Info and Sonny Jones
Brands Hatch 1000 KilometresBrands Hatch 1000 Kilometres24.7.1988
191191 - Argo JM19C Ford #122 - PC AutomotiveArgo JM19 C #122 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v 3300 cc N/AC2
PC Automotive (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)Result: 11th
Grid: 15th (1:24.4100)
Colours: blue (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/04/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Kyalami 500 KilometresYellow Pages 500 Kyalami26.11.1988
109109 - Argo JM19C Ford #122 - PC AutomotiveArgo JM19 C #122 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v 3300 cc N/AC2
PC Automotive (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)Result: 13th
Grid: 12th (1:21.7100)
Colours: blue/red (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/08/2021Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
World Sports Prototype Championship JaramaII Trofeo Repsol Jarama25.6.1989
111111 - Spice SE88C Ford #001 - PC AutomotiveSpice SE88C #001 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3298 cc N/AC2
PC Automotive (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)Result: 17th
Grid: 12th (1:21.4710)
Colours: white/red (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/06/2007Photo by courtesy of: Fernando Doménech
World Sports Prototype Championship Brands HatchWSPC - Brands Hatch Trophy23.7.1989
111111 - Spice SE88C Ford #001 - PC AutomotiveSpice SE88C #001 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3298 cc N/AC2
PC Automotive (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 22nd (1:19.6820) - 24th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/red (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Duncan Curtis
World Sports Prototype Championship NürburgringADAC Trophy Nürburgring20.8.1989
111111 - Spice SE88C Ford #001 - PC AutomotiveSpice SE88C #001 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3298 cc N/AC2
PC Automotive (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)Result: 18th
Grid: 26th (1:33.0540) - 28th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/red (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/12/2010Photo by courtesy of: Dan Morgan Mendaman
World Sports Prototype Championship DoningtonWheatcroft Gold Cup3.9.1989
111111 - Spice SE88C Ford #001 - PC AutomotiveSpice SE88C #001 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3298 cc N/AC2
PC Automotive (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)Result: did not finish (Fire)
Grid: 25th (1:26.3810)
Colours: red/blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Duncan Curtis
World Sports Prototype Championship SpaWSPC - Coupes de Spa17.9.1989
111111 - Spice SE88C Ford #001 - PC AutomotiveSpice SE88C #001 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3298 cc N/AC2
PC Automotive (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)Result: 14th
Grid: 23rd (2:22.2900)
Colours: red/blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/01/2023Photo by courtesy of: Marc Peeters
Sebring 12 Hours12 Hours of Sebring International Grand Prix of Endurance17.3.1990
3232 - Spice SE90P Buick #015 - Spice Engineering USASpice SE90P #015 - Buick V6 3000 cc N/ALights
Spice Engineering USA (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tomas Lopez (MEX)/Fermin Velez (E)/Richard Piper (GB)Result: 16th
Grid: 16th (2:06.4620)
Colours: white (+orange/green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/01/2004Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
BRDC C2 Championship SilverstoneARB Raceday8.4.1990
1111 - Spice SE89C Ford #009 - PC Automotive Ltd.Spice SE89C #009 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300 cc N/AClass A
PC Automotive Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Mike Youles (GB)Result: 2nd
Grid: 2nd (1:04.0100)
Colours: white
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 07/05/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
BRDC C2 Championship Brands HatchEaster Championship Races16.4.1990
1111 - Spice SE89C Ford #009 - PC Automotive Ltd.Spice SE89C #009 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v 3300 cc N/AClass A
PC Automotive Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Mike Youles (GB)Result: 2nd
Grid: 2nd
Colours: white
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Norbert Vogel
British C2 Championship ThruxtonBARC Championship Raceday7.5.1990
1111 - Spice SE89C Ford #009 - PC Automotive Ltd.Spice SE89C #009 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300 cc N/AClass A
PC Automotive Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Mike Youles (GB)Result: did not finish (Starter motor)
Grid: 2nd
Colours: white (+silver/blue)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Duncan Curtis
World Sports Prototype Championship SilverstoneShell BRDC Empire Trophy Silverstone20.5.1990
2929 - Spice SE89C Ford #101 - Chamberlain EngineeringSpice SE89C #101 - Ford Cosworth DFZ V8/90° 3500 cc N/AC1
Chamberlain Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Nick Adams (GB)/Richard Piper (GB)
listed, never drove:
John Williams (GB)
Result: 17th
Grid: 22nd (1:19.6080)
Colours: white/gold/black
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans17.6.1990
116116 - Spice SE89C Ford #009 - PC AutomotiveSpice SE89C #009 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300 cc N/AC2
PC Automotive (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)/Mike Youles (GB)Result: 21st 1st in C2
Grid: 46th (4:04.0730)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/05/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Interserie Brands HatchBrands Hatch Interserie Cup22.7.1990
33 - Spice SE89C Ford #009 - PC Automotive Ltd.Spice SE89C #009 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300 cc N/ADiv.I
PC Automotive Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Mike Youles (GB)Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - Heat 1: 2nd ; Heat 2: did not finish (Shifting)
Grid: 1st (41.6600)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Norbert Vogel
World Sports Prototype Championship NürburgringADAC Sportwagen Weltmeisterchaft Nürburgring19.8.1990
28T28T - Spice SE89C Ford #001 - Chamberlain EngineeringSpice SE89C #001 - Ford Cosworth DFZ V8/90° 3500 cc N/AC1
Chamberlain Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Nick Adams (GB)/Charles Zwolsman (NL)
DNQ:
Richard Piper (GB); listed, never drove: John Williams (GB), Philippe de Henning (F), Denis Morin (F)
Result: did not finish (Out of fuel)
Grid: 25th (1:31.7940)
Colours: white/gold/black
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 18/10/2010Photo by courtesy of: Dan Morgan Mendaman
World Sports Prototype Championship DoningtonShell Donington Trophy2.9.1990
3131 - Spice SE89C Ford #009 - GP Motorsport (PC Automotive)Spice SE89C #009 - Ford Cosworth DFZ V8 3500 cc N/AC1
GP Motorsport (PC Automotive) (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Mike Youles (GB)Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 30th (1:26.4340)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
World Sports Prototype Championship MontrealPlayer's Ltée Mondial Montréal23.9.1990
2929 - Spice SE89C Ford #001 - Chamberlain EngineeringSpice SE89C #001 - Ford Cosworth DFZ V8/90° 3500 cc N/AC1
Chamberlain Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)
DNS:
Charles Zwolsman (NL); listed, never drove: Peter Bourque (CDN), John Williams (GB), Nick Adams (GB)
Result: 12th
Grid: 25th (1:35.6870)
Colours: white/gold/black
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Mike Birch
Sportscar World Championship SilverstoneCastrol BRDC Empire Trophy19.5.1991
88 - Spice SE90C Ford #022 - Euro RacingSpice SE90C #022 - Ford Cosworth DFR V8 3500 cc N/ACat.1
Euro Racing (NL)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)Cor Euser (NL)
listed, never drove:
Charles Zwolsman (NL)
Result: 5th
Grid: 6th (1:36.7380) - 7th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Sportscar World Championship SilverstoneCastrol BRDC Empire Trophy19.5.1991
8T8T - Spice SE90C Ford #020 - Euro RacingSpice SE90C #020 - Ford Cosworth DFR V8 3500 cc N/ACat.1
Euro Racing (NL)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)Cor Euser (NL)Result: practiced only (Spare car, accident)
Grid: T-car (no time)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans23.6.1991
4343 - Spice SE89C Ford #009 - Euro Racing (PC Automotive)Spice SE89C #009 - Ford Cosworth DFZ V8 3500 cc N/ACat.1
Euro Racing (PC Automotive) (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Louis Ricci (F)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)/Richard Piper (GB)Result: not classified
Grid: 8th (4:02.5190) - 36th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/05/2014Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson and Laurent Chauveau Endurance Info
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans21.6.1992
2222 - Spice SE89C Ford #001 - ChamberlainSpice SE89C #001 - Ford Cosworth DFZ V8/90° 3500 cc N/ACat.1
Chamberlain (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ferdinand de Lesseps (F)Olindo Iacobelli (I)/Richard Piper (GB)Result: 14th
Grid: 22nd (4:00.0140)
Colours: beige (+black/pink/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Chauveau Endurance Info
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans20.6.1993
4444 - Lotus Esprit Sport 300 - Lotus Sport/Chamberlain EngineeringLotus Esprit Sport 300 # - Lotus L4 4v DOHC 2174 cc TurboGT
Lotus Sport/Chamberlain Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Ferdinand de Lesseps (F)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)
listed, never drove:
Jun Harada (J)
Result: did not finish (Head gasket)
Grid: 35th (4:31.4400)
Colours: white (+yellow/dark green)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 02/06/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans19.6.1994
6262 - Lotus Esprit S300 Turbo - Lotus Sport/Chamberlain EngineeringLotus Esprit Sport 300 # - Lotus L4 4v DOHC 2200 cc TurboGT2
Lotus Sport/Chamberlain Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Peter Hardman (GB)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)
listed, never drove:
Stephen Watson (ZA), Hilton Cowie (ZA), Andreas Fuchs (D)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 45th (4:36.5200)
Colours: dark green/yellow
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 27/11/2015Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Charles Colombier and Gérard Rouxel
Nürburgring 4 HoursDMC/ADAC Rundstrecken-Rennen23.4.1995
1717 - Jaguar XJ220 #N 002 (SAJJEAEX8AXXPO107) (TWR) - PC Automotive JaguarJaguar XJ220-N #N 002 (SAJJEAEX8AXXPO107) (TWR) - Jaguar JRV-6 V6/90° 4v DOHC 3498 cc Twin-TurboGT1
PC Automotive Jaguar (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Win Percy (GB)Richard Piper (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 21st (1:46.9900)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 26/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wolfgang Clemens and Dirk Eickelmann
Donington 4 HoursKärcher Global Endurance GT Donington8.5.1995
1717 - Jaguar XJ220 #N 002 (SAJJEAEX8AXXPO107) (TWR) - PC Automotive JaguarJaguar XJ220-N #N 002 (SAJJEAEX8AXXPO107) (TWR) - Jaguar JRV-6 V6/90° 4v DOHC 3498 cc Twin-TurboGT1
PC Automotive Jaguar (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tiff Needell (GB)/Richard Piper (GB)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 7th (1:36.1100)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Justin Harrington
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans18.6.1995
5757 - Jaguar XJ220-C #C 003 (SAJJEAEX7AX220838) (TWR) - PC Automotive JaguarJaguar XJ220-C #C 003 (SAJJEAEX7AX220838) (TWR) - Jaguar JRV-6 V6/90° 4v DOHC 3498 cc Twin-TurboGT1
PC Automotive Jaguar (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Piper (GB)/Tiff Needell (GB)/James Weaver (GB)
preliminary session only:
Win Percy (GB); listed, never drove: Phil Andrews (GB), Bernard Thuner (CH), Olindo Iacobelli (I)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 22nd (4:08.6700) - 23rd fastest qualifier
Colours: dark green (+yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 28/11/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Michel Lefebvre
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans18.6.1995
5858 - Jaguar XJ220 #C 001 (SAJJEAEX7AX220836) (TWR) - PC Automotive JaguarJaguar XJ220-C #C 001 (SAJJEAEX7AX220836) (TWR) - Jaguar JRV-6 V6/90° 4v DOHC 3498 cc Twin-TurboGT1
PC Automotive Jaguar (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bernard Thuner (CH)Win Percy (GB)/Olindo Iacobelli (I)
preliminary session only:
Tiff Needell (GB); listed, never drove: David Brabham (AUS), James Weaver (GB), Phil Andrews (GB), Richard Piper (GB)
Result: did not finish (Accident damage)
Grid: 25th (4:09.4500) - 26th fastest qualifier
Colours: dark green (+yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 28/11/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Michel Lefebvre
FIA GT Championship SilverstoneBritish Empire Trophy for the FIA GT Championship11.5.1997
7979 - Ford Saleen Mustang - PCASaleen Mustang # - Ford V8 N/AGT2
PCA (USA)Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: James Kaye (GB)/Peter Owen (GB)/Richard Piper (GB)Result: 31st
Grid: 32nd (1:54.6610)
Colours: white/black
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/09/2012Photo by courtesy of: Dave Smith