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Eagle 1969 MK5 Crean

July 1, 2025 by LEAH

Make: Eagle
Model: MK5, Gurney Eagle Formula A
Year: 1969
Chassis: 512
Engine: Chevy 5 litre, Lucas fuel injection
Transmission: Hewland LG600

Owner: Johnnie Crean
Location: Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA

Previous Owners: AIR Team of John Crean and James Garner (1969-1974), Frank Schultz (1974), Chuck Haines, Jim Mapson, Steve Davis

Racing History: Car driven by Bill Simpson in New Zealand in 1970 in the Tasman Series. Driven by Davey Jordan in US SCCA for AIR Team in 1971-1972. Frank Schultz raced 1n 1975-1976. Jim Mapson later raced car in 1988-1990 in VARA events. Steve Davis bought the car in 2006 and raced it in vintage events until 2012 winning two U.S. F5000 Revival Race Series Championships. In 2013, John Crean’s son, Johnnie Crean, bought the car and returned to the original livery of red and white. Johnnie plans to continue to race the car in vintage events.

Filed Under: Eagle

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