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Ordered new by Suzy Dietrich in 1962 and campaigned extensively by her and husband Chuck Dietrich, achieving multiple race victories across North America and Puerto Rico.

Subject to a recent bare-chassis restoration and engine rebuild by Simon Hadfield Motorsport and Stuart Rolt, ensuring it is race-ready and compliant with modern safety standards.

Retains its original BMC XSP 1100cc engine, rare Cooper six-speed gearbox, chassis plate, and steering wheel, alongside other period components.

Eligible for Formula Junior grids worldwide and iconic events such as the Goodwood Revival and Members’ Meeting.

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The Ex-Suzy & Chuck Dietrich 1962 Cooper T59 Formula Junior

Chassis Number: FJ/24/62

Engine Number: BMC-XSP-1854-20

This 1962 Cooper T59 Formula Junior holds a remarkable place in motorsport history. Originally...

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1962 Cooper T59 BMC Formula Junior

£ 59,950

Eligible for Formula Junior grids worldwide and iconic events such as the Goodwood Revival and Members’ Meeting.

makeCooper

modelT59 BMC Formula Junior

year1962

engine size1.1 liters

transmissionManual

drive sideCenter

mileageUndisclosed

locationBanbury

Besley Heritage

1, Wales Street, Banbury, OX17 3RR, UK

key moments & facts

Ordered new by Suzy Dietrich in 1962 and campaigned extensively by her and husband Chuck Dietrich, achieving multiple race victories across North America and Puerto Rico.

Subject to a recent bare-chassis restoration and engine rebuild by Simon Hadfield Motorsport and Stuart Rolt, ensuring it is race-ready and compliant with modern safety standards.

Retains its original BMC XSP 1100cc engine, rare Cooper six-speed gearbox, chassis plate, and steering wheel, alongside other period components.

Eligible for Formula Junior grids worldwide and iconic events such as the Goodwood Revival and Members’ Meeting.