Unfortunately the season was a struggle with the Australian retiring on seven occasions, ‘DNQing’ six times and managing just one finish – 15th at Paul Ricard. His team-mate Stefano Modena faired slightly better, with a best finish of seventh in Canada.
This particular chassis, No 59-5, was driven by David in the last four races of the season, before being fitted with a Yamaha engine for the first two rounds of ’91.
David’s replacement, Martin Brundle drove it to 11th and 12th in the first two races of that season, before the team switched to its BT60Y car.
Despite the lack of results, the BT59 still stands out as one of the most elegant cars produced in that era.
Painstakingly restored by former F1 engineer Steve Costello, in consultation with Rinland, the car is now ready to run as pliable track day and historic event racer.
Price and other enquiries in relation to the car can be made at Girardo & Co here.