Transmission
MANUAL
 Drive
RWD
 VIN
B45-78-03
 Mileage
250
 Exterior
ORANGE
 Interior
BLACK
 Stock NO
CA013
 
 
Classic number: DBE 45 – 03 
total production only 5 cars, a very rare car.  
 
Engine: Ford Cosworth BDG 4 Cylinder, 16 valves  
1998cc  - 9,000 rpm – 285 hp – fuel injection 
 
Rebuilt in 2019 and only 4 hours used. 
Transmission: Hewland FT200. 
Weight: 1,040 lbs Top speed: 170 mph 
 
Owner/driver: Ed Swart (since 1989). 
History: Raced by current owner in the USA for 30 years. 
3 Times Winner of West Coast F/A Points Championship. 
 
Former Owner: Fred Opert Racing. 
Former drivers: Marcel Talbot, Skeeter McKitterick, Bob  
Earl and Tom Gloy in Formula Atlantic Series 1978-1979 
 
Spares: Extra nose section, cockipit/engine cover, extra set  
of wheels, 2 Hewland gear sets, $85,000.- firm. 
 
Contact: (424) 378-1167
 
1978 Chevron B45, chassis 03 – history and records:
https://www.online-racer.com/post/for-sale-1978-chevron-b-45