Brabham F1 archive material from Motor Racing Developments Ltd, comprising a collection of various folders, including Cosworth & Hesketh correspondenc
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Brabham F1 archive material from Motor Racing Developments Ltd, comprising a collection of various folders, including Cosworth & Hesketh correspondence 1979-80, Gordon Murray correspondence and hand-written editorial drafts 1983-84, F1 test notes for Donington 1984, Kyalami 1984-85, Brazil 1985, Suzuka GP FOCA members' documents 1988, a Nippon Shinpan 1989-90 Brabham Sponsorship draught agreement, Herbie Blash 1991 F1 season preparation notes, including the 1991 FIA F1 World Championship regulations 60-page document, plus a 1985 BMW Brabham BT54 F1 press pack with photos, BT56 detail photos and Brabham decals, includes some faded fax transmissions (qty.) Bernie Ecclestone acquired the Brabham-MRD operation in 1971 and soon appointed Herbie Blash as its F1 Team Manager. The Chessington-based company then went on to win 22 Grands Prix and take two Drivers World titles before it finally closed down in 1992 after giving Damon Hill his GP debut.