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The Tyrrell P34 is one of the most iconic F1 cars ever, not for its performance but for its unusual design. Derek Gardner, one of Tyrrell’s designers at the time, came up with the six-wheeled ...
This 1977 Tyrrell P34 was built from chassis number eight, constructed in period and kept by the racing team as a spare. During the mid-1990s the project was started to bring it to full racing ...
1977 Tyrrell P34, chassis number 8 (photo via RM Sotheby's) The car up for auction—chassis number 8—comes from Scheckter's own collection. It isn't one of the cars he raced, however.
Tyrrell raced the P34 in 1976 and 1978, though other than that Swedish success in its first season, the six-wheeler struggled, and the team reverted to a four-wheel setup for ’78.
2008 Tyrrell P34 Simon Clay/RM Sotheby’s. The design was dreamt up by the team’s technical Derek Gardner. The idea was that the smaller front wheels would reduce drag without sacrificing traction.
Tyrrell unveiled the P34 for the fourth race of the season at Jarama, where Patrick Depailler qualified third but completed just 25 of 75 laps due to brake issues.
automobilistic. The Tyrrell P34 Deserved Better (6 Wheel F1 Car) Posted: April 2, 2025 | Last updated: April 2, 2025. One of the most unorthodox design projects ever ...
The Tyrrell P34 was first raced by South African driver Jody Scheckter in 1976, taking one win and earning championship points in 10 of its 12 races – but it lost its competitive edge in 1977 ...
Six wheels, eight cylinders, and a whole lot of weird, the Tyrrell P34 is a car that you really have to manhandle to get the most out of, says Ben "The Stig" Collins ...
However, much like the Tyrrell P34, the March 711's successful design wasn't necessarily an aesthetically pleasing one. It might have been awkward looking, but the 711 would turn out to be a much ...