In 1962, Tommy Atkins and Bruce McLaren drove a Cooper T62 to many race victories in Australia and New Zealand during the 1962 and 1963 season. It was the outright winner of the 1962 Australian Grand Prix and was piloted by Bruce McLaren.The Cooper Type 62 was raced during the 1962 and 1963 season and only one example was built. It was constructed for the Formula Tasman Season.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2011
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2011
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