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Brabham BT49

Brabham BT49

Years Released: 1982 1983 1984 1986 1987 1988 1989 (Item Year pages)
Item released for 7 years.

Car: Brabham BT49
Number: 5
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Category: Cars

Category Details: Classic cars from all eras.
Car Category: F1GP

Car Category Details: Formula One Grand Prix.
Base Colour: White

Colour Details: The perfect colour.
All Colours: White, Dark Blue
Logo & Box Style:

1982 1983 1984 1986 1987 1988 1989

Make: Brabham

Logo: Brabham Logo
Logo Years: ---
Make Details: Brabham was co-founded by Formula 1 champion, Australian Jack Brabham in the early 1960’s. Jack is the only driver in Formula 1 history to drive for a team with his own name.
Make Country: United Kingdom
Model: BT49

Model Details: The BT49 Grand Prix record over four seasons was a total of seven wins, six poles and 135 points including the 1981 Drivers World Championship.
Model Production Years: 1979 - 1982

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Car Year Details (7)

YEAR	CAT	ITEM
1982	C.139	Brabham BT49
1983	C.139	Brabham BT49
1984	C.139	Brabham BT49
1986	C.139	Brabham BT49
1987	C.139	Brabham BT49
1988	C.139	Brabham BT49
1989	C.139	Brabham BT49

Sets Included In (1)

YEARS	SET
1984 1986	Formula One Set

All Colours (2)

COLOUR	DETAILS	IMAGE
White	The perfect colour.
Dark Blue	Dark shade of blue.

Item Year Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1982	The 1979 Canadian Grand Prix saw the brilliant race debut of the Cosworth powered Brabham BT49. The 1980 season provided some excellent performances from the car with 3 fine victories. A leading contender for the World Championship the BT49 will figure prominently in any Grand Prix. A new introduction to the range the Parmalat sponsored Brabham comes fully decorated in its racing livery. The engine and gearbox assembly is finished with chrome effect plating to give added realism. Together with the plated wheels and super slicks tyres this car is an excellent representation of its successful real life counterpart. Designed by Gordon Murray and driven by Nelson Piquet the real life BT49 started the 1981 racing season with victories in the Argentine and San Marino.
1983	The racing livery of the Parmalat sponsored Brabham effectively contrasts dark blue panels and coach lines with the white base colour. The engine and gearbox assembly is finished with chrome effect plating to give added realism. Together with the plated wheels and super slicks’ tyres this car is an excellent representation of its successful real life counterpart. The front wheel and axle assembly is also plated thus highlighting the extra detailing. Designed by Gordon Murray and driven by Nelson Piquet the real-life BT49 started the 1981 racing season with victories in the Argentine and San Marino.
1984	The racing livery of the Parmalat sponsored Brabham effectively contrasts dark blue panels and coach lines with the white base colour. The engine and gearbox assembly is finished with chrome effect plating to give added realism. Together with the plated wheels and super slicks tyres this car is an excellent representation of its successful real life counterpart. The front wheel and axle assembly is also plated thus highlighting the extra detailing.
1986	The low centre of gravity, wide wheel spacing and broad tyres combine to produce a really potent racing vehicle.
1987	The name of Brabham, world champion driver of 1966, continues in the forefront of the Grand Prix scene with a succession of successful cars.