Even so, Hawkins/Epstein took the Spa 1000km and Hawkins/Love second at the Kyalami Nine Hours in privateers. Finally homologated as a Group 4 coupé with Chevy engine in 1968, and despite poor performance in the World Championship due to lack of works support, it sold over one hundred copies to privateers.
Despite their success in privateer races at the Kyalami Nine Hours, Hawkins/Epstein took first place while Hawkins/Love came second. The Spa 1000km was finally recognized as a Group 4 coupe with Chevy engine in 1968, though it performed poorly in the World Championship due to lack of works support and sold over one hundred copies to privateers.