1987 March

This 1987 March 87C wears chassis number 87C-01 and was delivered new to Hemelgarn Racing. It was driven by Arie Luyendyk in the 1987 Indianapolis 500, starting seventh and finishing 18th. The car was used as a backup by Hemelgarn Racing for the 1988 season before being sold and later failing to qualify for the 1989 Indianapolis 500. It was refurbished with a replica of its 1987 livery in the early 1990s and spent time in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico before it was acquired by the seller in 2018. The car is finished in black-and-white with a Provimi Veal livery, and the chassis retains a turbocharged 2.6-liter Cosworth DFX V8 paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Service performed under current ownership reportedly included a recalibration of the fuel system as well as the installation of new wiring, a fuel cell bladder, and tires. The car has not seen track use since 2009 and has not been run since 2019. A service will be required prior to use. This March Indy Car is now offered in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, with spare wheels and parts, a set of road course wings, an external water warming pump, period memorabilia, and a bill of sale. The 87C features a honeycomb aluminum monocoque chassis with a molded composite upper section. This example is finished in black and white with a replica of its 1987 Provimi Veal livery. The upper bodywork is said to have been repainted white under current ownership, and features include a fixed rear wing, a NACA duct on the nose, side-view mirrors, a roll hoop, and a plexiglass windscreen. The right side of the body was signed by Arie Luyendyk in 2019, and the signature is protected under a piece of clear tape.  The black-painted magnesium center-lock wheels are mounted with 9.5/25.0-15 front and 14.0/27.0–15 rear Avon slicks that were reportedly installed in 2019. An additional set of polished wheels is included in the sale. The 87C featured a pull-rod front suspension and rocker-arm rear with coilovers mounted inboard parallel to the gearbox. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel discs. A replacement 18-gallon fuel cell bladder is said to have been installed under the seller’s ownership. The cockpit features a fixed-back seat with a Willans five-point harness. The three-spoke MOMO steering wheel is mounted on a quick-release hub ahead of a Stack 13k-rpm tachometer and auxiliary gauges. The car is said to have been rewired under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The turbocharged 2.6-liter Cosworth DFX V8 was reportedly last run in 2019, and an oil leak is said to have been repaired that year. A mechanical recommissioning will be required prior to use. An external water warming pump is included in the sale. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Hewland-style five-speed manual gearbox that was built by March. The fuel system was reportedly recalibrated under the seller’s ownership. A set of road course wings is included in the sale and can be further viewed in the gallery along with other accompanying parts and memorabilia. A starter is also included, however, it does not have an associated battery pack.