Only one chassis was built[2] and Gardner designed it with a particularly short wheelbase of 94.05 in (238.9 cm) specifically to suit Stewart's style and abilities.

[4] Clutch failure put Stewart out of the race and out of the championship at the Italian Grand Prix.

[9] François Cevert drove the 005 in the South African Grand Prix and was not classified.

[11] Amon was scheduled to drive the 005 in the United States Grand Prix but he and Stewart withdrew after the death of Cevert during practice.

[12] The 005 was used in the first three races of 1974 by Frenchman Patrick Depailler who finished 6th in the Argentine Grand Prix.