VC HDT Commodore (ROC #11) SOLD
A special VC Brock Commodore. One of the 11 cars used in the 1980 two race series Race of Champions (ROC) and driven by Sir Jack Brabham. Includes original half roll cage and fire system used for ROC.
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The car is a VC HDT (ROC) it is number 11 of 11 built by Peter Brock for Sir
Jack Brabham to drive in a two race series at the 1980 Australian Formula 1
Grand Prix, the series was called the Race Of Champions (ROC). These cars
varied to the regular 500 production line models in that they were fitted
with a roll cage and the steering wheel was hand engraved by Peter Brock
personally (the production cars had there wheels stenciled, the ROC cars
also had there number inside the glovebox).
There were only two Firethorn red cars in the event.
The Race of Champions driver line-up was:
Car 1: Charlie O'Brien
Car 2: T. Edmondson
Car 3: Dick Johnson
Car 4: Bob Jane
Car 5: Kevin Bartlett
Car 6: John Bowe
(Race of Champions winner)
Car 7: Peter Brock
Car 8: Jim Richards
Car 9: D. Peroni
Car 10. Colin Bond
Car 11. Jack Brabham
(Courtesy: Bob Fulop
Australian Muscle Car Club of NSW)
The number 11 car is still in original condition as they were raced in full
road trim it has never been modified and still has all original features
such as the radio and speakers the interior trim is in very good condition,
the car runs well and is driven approx 100k once each fortnight.
