‘Brand new’ MG Metro 6R4 could sell for £250,000

[parkaner]

Check this

only 7 miles on the clock





The 6R4 was delivered to its first owner by Austin Rover Group Ltd on 5 December, 1986.

That was just over three weeks before the FIA pulled the plug on Group B specification rallying on 31 December, following a number of fatal accidents.

The bolt-on GRP body panels are still unpainted, meaning you can see exactly at what point conventional Metro parts mutate into 6R4 ones.

The car comes supplied with its original assembly manuals, purchase documentation and photos. It’s effectively been in an as-delivered state for 33 years.






It presents a big dilemma however. You would really want to drive it wouldn't you? But if you do it will probably wipe half the value off it.

[FantasticMR]

I don't know why but I really love the look of this car. It's the closest thing I've seen to that thing Homer makes in the early Simpsons episode.



Quarter of a milli though? Not sure who would be happy to stomp up the change for that.

[johncack]

An absolute beast. I remember seeing and hearing Tony Pond's version when the RAC Rally (the proper one not the Welsh crap) stop in Carlisle. It sounded as rough as hell but ye gods it was fast. Rallying is a pale imitation these days. Manta 400 anyone?