The new project was called the PHOENIX and was built from scratch by Hilll and chief mechanic Charlie Harris in 3 months and debuted in a silver livery during the 1979 season. The Phoenix used a Skoda wide-body on an aluminium stressed monocoque of the builders own work, the 630 bhp Chevy Can Am engine from out of the Jag and Lola suspension. `Motoring News` track tested the car in March 1980 now in white livery ahead of Hill winning the Donington GT outright after 4 race wins , 2 seconds , 2 thirds and 7 fastest laps. It must have been very satisfying for Hill to win at his favourite track in a car of his own construction. The Phoenix was offered for sale for 9K in new colours but Hill continued to enjoy her , winning the big class again in 1982 after 4 class and 1 outright win. John Salisbury bought the car as Hill launched his final creation for the 1983 season.