Historic Grand Prix Cars

The Historic Grand Prix Cars Association (HGPCA) organizes a championship for Formula 1 cars built between 1947 and 1965, a period that reflects the early years of Formula 1. The first cars from this era, up to 1952, often featured a cigar-shaped body. Between 1952 and 1960, the 2.5-liter engine was introduced, and from 1961 onward, the evolution toward 3-liter engines began, leading to a dramatic shift in the design of the cars. This transformation marked the transition to the more streamlined and aerodynamic shapes that would define the future of Formula 1