PROJECT BRM P15 V16 - THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM

Here at Classic Transfers, we offer a uniquely bespoke service for all types of projects. Working with our customers to create tailor-made pieces, we’re always eager to bring amazing ideas to life.

We were recently lucky enough to work with the historic National Motor Museum in Beaulieu. They tasked us with reproducing the iconic British Racing Motors (BRM) logo for the front bonnet of the original 1950 BRM 1.5 Litre V16 Type 15 MK1, using our high-quality digital waterslides.

We completed this project in just three working days. With artwork supplied by the museum, we first designed a digitally printed white underlayer, followed by the colour print to ensure a strong opacity, even on the BRM’s dark surface.

A clear varnish layer was then applied, allowing the transfer to slide off separately. Once dry and in position, we removed the varnish layer a day later, leaving an ultra-thin, brand-new BRM logo proudly displayed on the front bonnet of this incredible Formula One racing car.

BRM HISTORY

BRM was established in the 1940s. The assignment? To build a British Grand Prix car. The outcome? The BRM V16 Type 15 – the first car to use disc brakes in racing.

The celebrated V16 first came on the scene in 1950. Widely known for the sound of its incredibly distinctive engine, the V16’s fierce roar plunges through the air and catches the attention of anyone within its perimeter.

Year: 1950
Country: Great Britain
Capacity: 1,496cc
Cylinders: 16
Output: 600bhp at 12,000rmp
Performance: 170 mph
Owner: National Motor Museum Trust
Manufacturer: British Racing Motors

Unfortunately for BRM, their first car was not the success they’d hoped for. Its power and innovation were ruled out by an unreliable engine, making it difficult to drive on motor circuits. But it was a step in the right direction for Britain’s dominance in motorsports in the years to come.

In 2021, the P15 V16 made its world debut at the Goodwood Revival, the first of three new cars built by specialist engineers Hall and Hall, using original blueprints and drawings from the BRM archive.

At Classic Transfers, we’re proud to offer a quick and efficient service for any bespoke project. Simply get in touch with your ideas or drawings, and we’ll be more than happy to help.