Many were the similarities shared by young American racer Bobby Marshman and the Scottish Legend

Colin Chapman called Bobby Marshman the American Jim Clark, and it is difficult to imagine a higher compliment. The two men shared many common characteristics as both were relatively slight of build and mild of manner, both were articulate and analytical, both harbored a touch of mystery behind their bright smiles and mischievous eyes, and both were undeniably quick in a racing car.

They competed against each other only four times, and it was the last of these, the 1964 Indianapolis 500, where Marshman validated the comparisons to the reigning World Champion.