This 1999 Jordan F1 car is an ex-racer from Jordan’s most successful season in Formula 1. Over fifteen years in the sport Jordan claimed four victories, half of which were with Heinz-Harald Frentzen in the 1999 season in a sister car to this. In 1999 Jordan claimed third place in both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships, a remarkable achievement for a privateer team in the modern era. Now engineless, this car retains much of its original hardware from the brakes and suspension to a set of era-correct Bridgestone tires that still hold air. The car is sold on a bill of sale.

The car appears slightly different than it would have in the 1999 season, with modified aero forward of the rear wheels, shorter airbox, and livery closer to the 2000 cars. This example was on display at a Honda dealer in Canada until acquired by the seller about ten years ago.

Most of the Formula 1 cars of the V10 era were wider than the current racers, but 1999 was the second year for the modern 1.8 meter dimension. The “Buzzin Hornets” livery was used in nations where tobacco advertising was not allowed, and replaced the Benson and Hedges livery normally worn by the cars.

Per the chassis tag this car’s tub was manufactured on October 6th, 1998, confirming it as one of the 199-chassis cars used in the 1999 season.

The narrow cockpit is still equipped with its molded carbon fiber bucket seat with Willans harnesses.

The cabin is very sparse and features a lot of unpainted carbon. Note the paddle shifters on the non-original steering wheel.

Onboard footage of Heinz-Harald Frentzen at Magny-Cours in 1999 can be viewed above.

As this car was used as a showpiece after its racing career ended, the livery was updated to reflect Jordan’s newer Formula 1 drivers. Jarno Trulli joined the team in 2000, replacing 1996 World Champion Damon Hill following his retirement from the sport. Both Trulli and Frentzen’s names are present on the car.

The 3.0L Mugen-Honda V10 is no longer fitted and has been replaced by a simple metal frame, taking up the structural duties of the engine block. The gearbox is still fitted and serves as the mounting point for the rear suspension. The six speed sequential transmission was of Jordan’s own design.

The massive carbon discs are still fitted at all four corners, though only the front calipers are still mounted.

The suspension remains intact, with pushrod actuated coilovers visible under the forward bodywork. The seller notes that repairs are visible in the car’s front right upright.

The radical aero used in the V10 era of F1 can be seen above. Note the extensive use of carbon fiber.

The seller has provided a video of the car on a turntable having its bodywork removed.

This car would make a very cool motorsports display piece in a showroom or a garage.