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Bowin Cars was an Australian designer and manufacturer of motor racing cars from 1968 to 1976. The company was founded by John Vincent Joyce (1938–2002), a successful designer and builder of racing cars and in later years gas appliances incorporating Low NOx Technology.
Approximately ten racing cars were sold for export to Canada, New Zealand and South East Asia. Bowin Cars have raced successfully in these countries as well as Europe.
History
Approximately ten racing cars were sold for export to Canada, New Zealand and South East Asia. Bowin Cars have raced successfully in these countries as well as Europe.
Models
All Bowin Cars started with the letter P, which simply stood for project.Earlier Models
In fact, twoFormula Junior
Formula Junior is an open wheel formula racing class first adopted in October 1958 by the CSI (''International Sporting Commission'', the part of the FIA that then regulated motorsports). The class was intended to provide an entry level class ...
s were designed and built by John Joyce prior to the formation of Bowin Cars.
* (P1) - A Cooper-based car in 1959
* (P2) - The Koala in 1962.
Bowin Models
*Bowin P3
The Bowin P3 is a monocoque racing car that was produced in 1968 by Bowin. The P3 was designed for the Australian National Formula and the Australian 1½ Litre Formula. After the capacity limit for Australian Formula 2 was increased from 1100 ...
- 1967-1968 P3 Australian National Formula Car
* Bowin P4
The Bowin P4 is a Formula Ford
Formula Ford, also known as F1600 and Formula F, is an entry-level class of single seater, open-wheel formula racing. The various championships held across the world form an important step for many prospective ...
- 1970-1974 P4 Formula Ford Car
* Bowin P6 - 1972-1974 P6 Formula Ford & Formula 2 Car
* Bowin P7
Bowin Cars was an Australian designer and manufacturer of motor racing cars from 1968 to 1976. The company was founded by John Vincent Joyce (1938–2002), a successful designer and builder of racing cars and in later years gas appliances incorpo ...
- 1973-1975 P7 ?
* Bowin P8
The Bowin P8 is a Formula 5000 and Formula 2 racing car, which was designed and built between 1972 and 1974 by Bowin.
Specifications
The chassis was a high-rigidity monocoque design of high-strength alloy and steel, utilising the latest tec ...
- 1973-1975 P8 Formula 2 & Formula 5000 Car
References
External links
* {{official website, http://www.bowincars.org Australian racecar constructors Formula Two constructors