FORMULA FORD
Some examples of Andrew's work. See the SHOP page for all available originals or prints.
'Gerrit's Festival'
The sorely missed Gerrit van Kouwen winning the 1984 Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch, in his Lola-Minister T644E. Printed on the programme cover for the 2024 Festival, 40-years on from the Dutchman's famous win.
Commissioned by Alan Bowles.
Acrylic on Board 20x16in (51x40cm)
'Wheeler's Win'
David Wheeler winning an Esso Formula Ford Championship race at Silverstone in 1980 in his SDC Builders Royale RP26. Jim Walsh and Rick Morris fight for the victory also in RP26 cars. Commissioned by David Wheeler.
Acrylic on Board 20x16in (51x40cm)
'James Cole British Champion'
James Cole won the 2009 British Formula Ford Championship, depicted in his Jamun Mygale beating Josef Newgarden at Oulton Park.
Commissioned
Acrylic on Board 30x20in (76x51cm)
'Gerber's Elden'
Mexican Johnny Gerber winning the Formula Ford World Cup race at Brands Hatch in October 1972 in his Elden-Rowland Mk10A.
Commissioned by the Hampsheir family, the founders of Elden cars.
Acrylic on Board 16x12in (40x30cm)
'Morris v Senna'
Rick Morris heads for victory at Silverstone in 1981 in his works Royale RP29, fending off the challenge of Ayrton Senna da Silva's works Van Diemen RF81.
Commissioned by Rick Morris.
Acrylic on Board 20x16in (51x40cm)
'A Royale Thruxton'
Rick Morris heads for victory at Thruxton in 1981 in his works Royale RP29, fending off the similar SDC Builders RP29 of David Wheeler, with Ayrton Senna da Silva chasing in his Van Diemen RF81.
Commissioned by David Wheeler.
Acrylic on Board 20x16in (51x40cm)
'50 Years of the
Formula Ford Festival'
1980 Festival winner Roberto Moreno returned to compete in the 2021 event, the 50th running of the famous Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch. His Van Diemen RF80 adorned in his winning livery leads the winner of the final, Jamie Sharp. Commissioned for use on the front cover of the 50th anniversary book. Acrylic on Board
20x16in (51x40cm)
'Formula Ford Festival 50'
The 50th running of the famous Formula Ford Festival - held initially at Snetterton, but mostly at Brands Hatch - was held in October 2021. This montage depicts some of the winners from Ian Taylor in 1972 to Rory Smith in 2020. Other winners shown are Gerrit van Kouwen, Wayne Boyd, Vincenzo Sospiri, Joey Foster, Niall Murray, Tommy Byrne, Richard Morgan, Eddie Irvine, Johnny Herbert and Jenson Button, with the sorely missed Brands commentator Brian Jones. Commissioned for use as a 50th anniversary print.
Acrylic on Board 30x20in (76x51cm)
'Mono Van Diemen'
Simon Davey's Formula Ford Van Diemen RF80 in a Monoposto race at Spa-Francorchamps in 2015.
Commissioned
Acrylic on Board 16x12in (40x30cm)
'Brands Eldens 1972'
The Formula Ford Eldens of Mike Catlow, Johnny Gerber, Roger Manning, Danny Sullivan, Richard Robarts, Chris Smith and Buzz Buzaglo battle at Brands Hatch with Don MacLeod's Lotus, Ian Taylor's Dulon and Derek Lawrence's Titan in the mix.
Commissioned
Acrylic on Board 30x20in (76x51cm)
'Cadwell Merlyn'
A 1971 Formula Ford Merlyn Mk20 depicted at Cadwell Park during a Historic Sports Car Club meeting.
Commissioned
Acrylic on Canvas 40x30in (101x76cm)
'Classic Van Diemen'
Alan Fincham in his Formula Ford Van Diemen RF80 depicted at Snetterton in a Classic Formula Ford race.
Commissioned
Acrylic on Canvas 12x10in (30x25cm)
'Simon Brown'
Simon Brown in his Formula Ford Merlyn Mk11A depicted at Stirling's Bend on the Brands Hatch GP circuit in an HSCC Historic Formula Ford race in 2017.
Commissioned
Acrylic on Board 16x12in (40x30cm)
'Elliott Father and Son'
A montage depicting John Elliott in his Formula Ford Merlyn Mk11A at Oulton Park in 1969, with his son Jason below, in the works Duckhams Van Diemen RF86-Scholar at Cadwell Park in 1986.
Commissioned by Jason Elliott
Acrylic on Board 24x18in (61x45cm)
'Alan Bowles'
Two colours - the same car. At the top Alan Bowles makes his Formula Ford debut in his Elden Mk10 at Thruxton in 1987. Below at Brands Hatch in 1988. Alan remains a great supporter of Formula Ford, involved behind the scenes in administration and running events for Kent engined FF1600 cars.
Commissioned by Alan.
Acrylic on Board 20x16in (51x40cm)
'25 Years of the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch'
Painted in 2000 to commemorate the 25-years of the Festival at Brands Hatch, since the move from Snetterton in 1976. This montage depicts some of the winners from Derek Daly in his Hawke in 1976 to Anthony Davidson and Danica Patrick scoring a 1-2 for Haywood Racing in 2000. The painting was commissioned by some members of the Formula Ford community led by Mike 'Fulmar' Taylor, who wanted to have something special to present to the voice of Brands Hatch, commentator Brian Jones who had commentated on every Festival at Brands, he adored the event. It was also published as a sold out limited edition print. Acrylic on Board 30x20in (76x51cm)