Frank Williams first Formula One car
Towards the end of their time working as self employed contractors at Gomm Metal Developments, Dave worked on Frank Williams Racing's first formula one car and Bill was asked to join the development work on the Gulf GR7 racing car which was later finished at J W Automotive in Slough, Berkshire.
Politoys FX3
Team photo outside the workshop
Frank Williams Politoys FX3
Backing from the toy manufacturer Politoys enabled Frank Williams to build his first in house Formula one racing chassis which was designed by Len Bailey. The chassis was built at Gomm metal developments and the car was finished in the workshop net door by Frank's mechanics. The car was driven by Henri Pescarolo, but unfortunately he crashed and destroyed the car in its first race at the British Grand Prix.
Gulf GR7
Gulf GR7
The GR7 was another Len Bailey designed monocoque sports car using similar suspension components to the Formula one car he had designed. It competed in World sports car races and was sponsored by the major global oil company Gulf.