Location:doncaster. var addy2575ff286cb6859b93568f8c5bc2b871 = 'dave' + '@'; Transmission: Manual. Impressive acceleration and top speeds are more on par with Single seater Group B. A mint 1986 MG Metro 6R4 is going up for auction in the UK, and is perhaps one of the best . A rather rotten standard Metro body shell provided the starting point, but there's very little of the front-wheel drive hatchback left today. The Metro is located in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, and has been listed for sale here at Pickles Auctions. Originally a 1.0 Austin metro L Engine fitted Renault 25 v6 turbo (precat) T3 Essex turbocharger Sard adjustable fuel pressure regulator Turbosmart boost controller . The first car that passed us (completely and totally out of control it seemed!!) BBC Studios is a commercial company that is owned by the BBC (and just the BBC). Brian couldn't believe his luck when he saw the sorry, engineless shell of the 6R4 for sale, and snapped it up immediately. Metro 6r4 for sale Issue metro 6r4: 4.95 | Issue metro 6r4: 4.95 | Hot wheels metro: 40.0 | #For-sale.co.uk. Looking for more cars? 1984 International Spec, Group B MG Metro 6R4 For Sale. They ended up being sold off at a loss; 25k or something like that. Late last year we reported on an MG Metro 6R4 'Clubman' that was coming up for auction. This is the closest you can get to driving a Group B rally car on the road. The car would have been a respectable performer, but would never have cut the mustard in Group B competition. 2944 posts. This particular Metro 6R4 was previously housed in the . I like it so much i'm getting another one to paint like will gollops rallycross one from the late 80's. Metro 6r4 replica , 45,000. Classic Trader Newsletter . We can also supply new and uprated spares as well as CAD design and manufacturing services to motorsport. Under the hood was filled with little more than fresh air, because the Group B Metro featured a mid-mounted 2,991cc V6. UK registered - Ready to Campaign +44 (0)1923 287687. To inquire about this ad listing, complete the form below to send a message to the ad poster. When you look at this photo of the engine, it seems blindingly obvious that it is mounted back-to-front. They had received sponsorship from Leyland and had secured the 1980 World Championship with Aussie Alan Jones. Looking to buy a Classic MG metro 6r4? The method of engineering and constructing a 6R4 was interesting because all of the roll cage and infrastructure were hand-fabricated. If you wandered into your local MG showroom to purchase a Metro back in the early 1980s, the best that you could hope for was a car that was equipped with a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, producing 93hp. Photos courtesy of: Makela Auto Tuning at: Projects, Copyright Enero.2022 www.rallybodykits.com, See homologation form MG Metro 6R4 Group B, Metro 6R4 Group B front aerofoil without pylons (pigs ears), Metro 6R4 Group B front aerofoil pylons (pigs ears) (pair), Metro 6R4 Group B front bumper with integrated spoiler, Metro 6R4 Group B front fenders with wide arches (pair), Metro 6R4 Group B front bonnet / hood (without interior), Metro 6R4 Group B air scoop boxes in the doors (pair), Metro 6R4 Group B wide rear wings with fender corner (pair), Metro 6R4 Group B inner rear wing liners Fibreglass (pair), Metro 6R4 Group B "K" panel rear liners Fibreglass (pair), Metro 6R4 Group B tailgate with integrated bumper, Metro 6R4 Group B rear aerofoil (roof wing) without pylons, Metro 6R4 Group B rear aerofoil pylons without wing (pair), (NOT including front aerofoil and its 2 pylons to the front bumper), (NOT including rear aerofoil and its 2 pylons to the tailgate), (Including front aerofoil and its 2 pylons to the front bumper), (Including rear aerofoil and its 2 pylons to the tailgate). FOR SALE: Tony Pond's Monte Carlo Rally 1986 Metro 6R4. The good news here is that the MG has recently undergone a mechanical refresh, and runs and drives well. this Metro-based replica is powered by a mid-mounted YBJ Cosworth engine - the . That's where Car SOS stepped in and ensured the vivacious little Metro emerged from its decades of dormancy. We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. The wild Group B era brought some of the most-loved rally cars to the worlds stages and now one of these homologation heroes is being offered for sale. Posts: 1,099. You have entered an incorrect email address! The rally car market surprises us day by day. Metro 6R4 Group B front bonnet / hood (without interior) Photo: 281,25 MG 6R4 12D: Metro 6R4 Group B right door : 318,08 MG 6R4 12G: Metro 6R4 Group B left door : 318,08 MG 6R4 13X a b: Metro 6R4 Group B air scoop boxes in the doors (pair) Photo: 375,00 MG 6R4 07X a b: Metro 6R4 Group B side skirts (pair) Photo: 487,50 MG . I think all the Metro turbos had a 4 speed box, 5 speed came with the Rover Metro and K series engine. There was one in the Practical Classics small . Austin Rover was one of the rare few manufacturers to be able to stay within its original homologation scheduling. C874 EUD, the 1986 Pond/Wilson recce and development car, coming to auction 8th October It is also the Group B car (in this case with vitamins) that has climbed the hill the fastest. The group B cars where insane ( no other word for it) the remainder of the 6R4 engines ( after they were banned) were used up in the jaguar XJ220 super cars! According to article 4.1.4 of the FIA Appendix K: Any homologated car must be accompanied by a copy of the original homologation form of the car, printed on paper with FIA stamp or watermark, certified and further authenticated by the ADN (National Sporting Authority). We have multiple spares available for an MG Metro 6R4 for sale. A distinctive model within Group B. There were loads of Mini Coopers made, some are very common, others are not, in particular versions made in the 60s & early 70s. A subtype pin back. Alongside the MG Car Club Racing stand, a pristine slice of Group B rallying history is going up for sale at the Coys auction at Autosport International, in the form of a show-condition MG Metro 6R4.. It was then restored using a new 64v engine (it had a development cut down V8 languishing in the back for some reason) and every other mechanical part (diffs, gearbox, step-off etc) was stripped and checked before being rebuilt. Also it obtained triumphs in circuits like Brands Hatch, with the same Rowlance to the controls. addy2575ff286cb6859b93568f8c5bc2b871 = addy2575ff286cb6859b93568f8c5bc2b871 + 'nwmco' + '.' + 'co' + '.' + 'uk'; The profits we make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes. And with a barely believable - but verified - 175 miles on the clock, this 1985 MG Metro 6R4 must be one of the best preserved. . 6 stands for the number of cylinders, R for rear-engined and 4 for four-wheel drive. The first type of Scaley Metro was quite a decent car, it was spoilt later by the flared arches & cheap paint jobs on the 6R4. We have multiple spares available for an MG Metro 6R4 for sale. . Actual market value for a specific vehicle will depend on various elements, including the condition of the vehicle. Amazingly, this one calls Launceston Tasmania home, and is up for auction at Pickles until tonight, Wednesday July 29, at 8:00pm. Immaculate condition. The 6R4 is based on the MG Metro, a hilariously conservatively-styled hatchback built by British Leyland in the 1980s. But today, we bring you a listing that's a genuine double dose of 'Legendary': a mad MG Metro 6R4 once owned by none other than the late, great Colin McRae. Beyond the body-hugging seats, there are no creature comforts. SCALEXTRIC 1:32. Regular price 35.00 Sale price 36.00 Tax included. Documents owned by the FIA. The Metro is located in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, and has been listed for sale here at Pickles Auctions. 1985 MG Metro 6R4 Rothmans Team Car . All Rights Reserved. Auctions . Logos 1996. Colin used it for Course Car duties during the 1998 Colin McRae Stages, but it caught fire whilst he was working on it in his garage. Like McRae. Add to Cart . . This piece is awesome!! Same owner since 1991! BBC is a trademark of the British Broadcasting Corporation. He is currently prepared for disciplines such as Time Attack and Hill Climbs. Home; Sales. var addy_text2575ff286cb6859b93568f8c5bc2b871 = 'dave' + '@' + 'nwmco' + '.' + 'co' + '.' + 'uk';document.getElementById('cloak2575ff286cb6859b93568f8c5bc2b871').innerHTML += ''+addy_text2575ff286cb6859b93568f8c5bc2b871+'<\/a>'; Copyright 6R4.net. For Sale: MG Metro 6R4 Group B rally car, 11km on odometer Brett Davis. 1 offers for classic MG Metro for sale and other classic cars on Classic Trader. Original build by John Price from club car the shell is in very good condition with original alloy roof (fitted pop up roof vent) mainly tarmac use only still retains steel inner front wings complete with heated screen. A three-liter, four valve, twincam Get classic and exotic car market news directly to your inbox. One of this car's outstanding features is its mileage: just 1,397 miles (2248km) as this catalogue went to press. The Metro is a supermini car, later a city car that was produced by British Leyland (BL) and, later, the Rover Group from 1980 to 1998. FOR SALE: Tony Pond's Monte Carlo Rally 1986 Metro 6R4. This car has been meticulously stripped to bare shell and chassis for full refurbishment before being rebuilt from the ground up, retaining all possible original components. Most are used and may have some damage, viewing and inspection is recommended. Reluctant sale of my Metro 6r4 Clubman. HISTORY. Whats the best EV for cruising round LA? The car achieved a podium finish on its debut in the 1985 Rally GB, but with Group B being banned part-way through the following season, the 6R4s potential was never realised. These were in 1999, 2000 and 2002 were it beat fresh 2.8 and 2.5 V64V International Engines. Prices exclude VAT and freight from origin (if both apply) and freight to destination. Metro 6R4 Group B front fenders with wide arches (pair) Photo: 562,50 MG 6R4 010 a b: Metro 6R4 Group B front bonnet / hood (without interior) Photo: 281,25 MG 6R4 12D: Metro 6R4 Group B right door : 318,08 MG 6R4 12G: Metro 6R4 Group B left door : 318,08 MG 6R4 13X a b: Metro 6R4 Group B air scoop boxes in the doors (pair . I also remember a BMW M1 there too. Posted November 22, 2010. For you own safety: please read this message before continuing. Then the main body-shell structure was literally welded over the top of the roll cage. The auction house estimates a final sale price between about $250,000 and $300,000. If this is on Pickles Auctions, I wonder if I can get a great dill. This was by design, making it easy to engineer and maintain the Metro in 4-wheel-drive form. Photos, measurements, track widths, materials, weights, etc. Those ponies were sent to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission. 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