Offered is a rare Leyton House March 88B Formula 3000 car, chassis #013, driven in-period by Hitoshi Ogawa. Built by March Engineering during the golden era of F3000, the 88B represents a key step in the Formula One development ladder of the late 1980s.
This example is powered by a Mugen Honda MF308 3.0L V8 (display configuration) paired with a Hewland gearbox and AP Racing brakes. The car features an aluminum and carbon composite monocoque and is finished in the iconic Leyton House livery.
A high-quality restoration has been completed by a former Toyota Motorsports engineer, with major components—including suspension, hubs, braking system, and carbon structures—inspected and refreshed.
Offered as a show-quality roller, ideal for display, collection, or recommissioning.
Condition & Restoration
This car has undergone a high-caliber restoration led by a former Toyota Motorsports engineer and current Japan F4 technical lead.
Critical components—including:
-uprights
-hubs
-suspension arms
-braking system
-carbon tub
have been fully inspected, refreshed, and preserved, ensuring structural integrity and presentation quality.
The car is offered as a show-quality roller, ideal for display, collection, or continued mechanical recommissioning depending on the buyer’s intent.
Historical Significance
The March 88B represents a pivotal era in motorsport—when Formula 3000 cars closely mirrored Formula One in both design philosophy and performance. These machines served as the training ground for future F1 drivers and engineers, during a time when innovation in aerodynamics and chassis construction was accelerating rapidly.
March Engineering itself is a storied name in racing, with roots dating back to 1969 and a legacy that includes cars driven by legends such as Niki Lauda and James Hunt.
Finished in the unmistakable Leyton House teal livery, this car captures one of the most iconic visual identities in motorsport history.
