PREVIOUS OWNERS -

1971 to 1972: Tyrrell 004 was built for Jackie Stewart and was completed by the Tyrrell Racing Organisation in October of 1971. 004 was a works car through the 1972 FIA Formula 1 World Championship Season, and then sold to Alex Blignaut of South Africa.

1972 to 1977: Alex Blignaut of South Africa purchased Tyrrell 004 from the Tyrrell Racing Organisation for use by Eddie Keizan in the 1973 and 1974 South African National Formula 1 Championship as well as the 1973 and 1974 FIA Formula One South African Grands Prix. 004 was sold by Mr. Blignaut in 1977 to Stephen Griswold of Berkeley, California, USA.

1977 to 1978: Stephen Griswold of Berkeley, California, USA, purchased Tyrrell 004 from Alex Blignaut in 1977. Mr. Griswold retained 004 until March 1, 1978, when it was sold to Robert D. Sutherland of Englewood, Colorado, USA.

1978 to 2000: Robert D. Sutherland of Englewood, Colorado, USA purchased Tyrrell 004 from Stephen Griswold on March 1, 1978. Mr. Sutherland used 004 in select historic racing events until his death on November 13, 1999. 004 was subsequently consigned by Herman R. Sutherland, Trustee for The Robert D. Sutherland Trust, to Christie's International Motor Cars for auction at Pebble Beach, California, USA, on August 20, 2000, where it was purchased by John B. Dimmer of Tacoma, Washington, USA.

2000 to Present: John B. Dimmer of Tacoma, Washington, USA, purchased Tyrrell 004 at the Christie's International Motor Cars for Auction at Pebble Beach, California, USA on August 20, 2000.

COMPETITION HISTORY -

1971: Construction of Tyrrell 004 was completed in October of 1971. 004 was introduced to the public later that month as the Tyrrell-Ford Constructor's Championship car at the Earls Court London Motor Show in England.

1972: In January of 1972, Tyrrell 004 was sent to Kyalami in South Africa for testing. Jackie Stewart set an unofficial track record of 1:16.5 during these tests.

South African Grand Prix, Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg, South Africa, March 4, 1972. 004 driven by Jackie Stewart in Wednesday practice with a best time of 1:18.2. 004 driven by Jackie Stewart in Thursday practice with a best time of 1:18.4. 004 not used in race.

Grand Prix of Spain, Circuito Permanente del Jarama, Madrid, Spain, May 1, 1972. 004 driven by Jackie Stewart in Saturday practice with a best time of 1:20.27. 004 driven by Jackie Stewart in Sunday practice with a best time of 1:19.71. 004 not used in race.

Grand Prix of Monaco, Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco, May 14, 1972. 004 driven by Jackie Stewart in Thursday practice with a best time of 1:26.2. 004 driven by Jackie Stewart in Friday practice with a best time of 1:22.9. 004 driven by Jackie Stewart in Saturday practice with a best time of 1:53.7. Jackie Stewart qualified 004 for the Grand Prix of Monaco in 8^th position with a qualifying time of 1:22.9. Jackie Stewart finished 4^th in the race.

Belgian Grand Prix, Circuit de Nivelles-Baulers, Belgium, June 4, 1972. 004 driven in practice by Francois Cevert, however, the practice times were not recorded by the race organisers. 004 not used in race.

French Grand Prix, Circuit Automobile de Montagne d'Auvergne, Clermont Ferrand, France, July 2, 1972. 004 driven by Patrick Depailler in Friday practice with a best time of 3:01.6. 004 driven by Patrick Depailler in Saturday practice with a best time of 2:59.6. 004 driven by Patrick Depailler in Sunday practice with a best time of 3:02.2. Patrick Depailler qualified 004 for the French Grand Prix in 16th position with a qualifying time of 2:59.6. Patrick Depailler finished 20^th in the race due to delays caused by two tyre punctures and suspension damage. This race also represents Patrick Depailler's debut in Formula 1.

Grand Prix of Germany, Nürburgring, Cologne, Germany, August 1, 1972. 004 driven by Francois Cevert in Saturday paractice with a best time of 7:28.5. Cevert qualified his primary car, Tyrrell 002, on Friday, but subsequently inflicted heavy damage when he crashed at Platzgarten before the end of the session. Three corners and the monocoque of 002 were damaged. Wishing to retain the favorable time set in 002, the chassis was stripped down and the tub was straightened. The suspension pieces and engine from 004 were fitted to the tub of 002. Francois Cevert qualified 002 for the German Grand Prix in 5^th position with a qualifying time of 7:12.2. Francois Cevert finished 10^th in the race in the hybrid 002/004.

Italian Grand Prix, Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Milan, Italy, September 10, 1972. 004 driven by Jackie Stewart in Friday practice, however, no practice time was recorded by the race organizers. 004 driven by Jackie Stewart in Saturday practice with a best time of 1:36.75. 004 driven by Francois Cevert in Saturday practice with a best time of 1:39.50. 004 not used in race.

Canadian Grand Prix, Mosport Park, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada, September 24, 1972. 004 driven in Saturday morning practice by Jackie Stewart with a best time of 1:16.6. 004 not used in race.

United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen Grand Prix Course, Watkins Glen, New York, USA, October 8, 1972. 004 driven by Patrick Depailler in Friday practice with a best time of 1:42.52. 004 driven by Patrick Depailler in Saturday afternoon practice with a best time of 2:11.88. Patrick Depailler qualified 004 for the United States Grand Prix in 10th position with a qualifying time of 1:42.52. Patrick Depailler finished 7^th in the race.

1973: Cape South Easter Trophy, Killarney Racing Circuit, Cape Town, South Africa, January 6, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 2^nd with a time of 1:10.4, and finished 2^nd in the race.

Highveld 100, Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg, South Africa, January 27, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 2^nd with a time of 1:21.37, but retired from the race with a broken fuel pipe.

South African Grand Prix, Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg, South Africa, March 3, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 22^nd with a time of 1:18.92, and finished 13^th in the race.

Goldfields Autumn Trophy, Goldfields Raceway, Welkom, South Africa, March 31, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 15^th. During the final laps of the race, Keizan suffered a punctured tire and crashed, however, he was classfied as finishing 5^th.

Mercury 100, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa, April 23, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 2^nd with a time of 1:02.2, and finished 2^nd in the race.

South African Republic Festival Trophy, Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg, South Africa, May 26, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 2^nd with a time of 1:18.7, and finished 2^nd in the race.

Bulawayo 100, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia), June 10, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 2^nd with a time of 1:22.5, and finished 1^st in the race.

Natal Winter Trophy, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa, July 1, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 1^st with a time of 1:01.3, but retired after 10 laps due to a broken oil pipe.

Rand Winter Trophy, Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg, South Africa, August 4, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 2^nd with a time of 1:19.4, and finished 2^nd in the race.

False Bay 100, Killarney Racing Circuit, Cape Town, South Africa, August 25, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 1^st with a time of 1:08.8. Keizan finished 1^st in the race, however, he was penalized for jumping the start and demoted to 2^nd place in the final standings. Keizan also set fastest race lap with a time of 1:08.2.

Rhodesian Grand Prix, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia), September 23, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 2^nd with a time of 1:25.0, and finished 2^nd in the race.

Rand Spring Trophy, Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg, South Africa, October 6, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 2^nd with a time of 1:19.3, and finished 2^nd in the race.

Goldfields 100, Goldfields Raceway, Welkom, South Africa, October 20, 1973. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 2^nd with a time of 1:24.3, but retired after the first lap with a broken throttle.

1974: South African Grand Prix, Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg, South Africa, March 30, 1974. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 24th with a time of 1:19.00, and finished 14^th in the race.

Mercury 100, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa, April 13, 1974. 004 driven by Eddie Keizan. Keizan qualified 2^nd with a time of 1:02.3. Keizan finished 3^rd in the race, however, he was assessed a 60 second penalty for push-starting the car on the dummy grid and demoted to 4th place in the final standings.