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1985 MG Metro 6R4 Works Rally Car
United Kingdom • 8 Oct 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This is a 1986 Austin Rover MG Metro 6R4, one of only five works cars. It has a rich rally history, including being a test and development car for notable drivers and later campaigned by privateers, with a full restoration to its original 1985 Works specification.
Condition
8
The car has been restored to its 1985 Works specification, with a rebuilt engine and period-correct livery, suggesting high attention to detail. The inclusion of FIA papers, RAC logbooks, and continuous ownership history further supports a well-maintained and documented vehicle. However, its history includes rally use and modifications, indicating it's not in 'perfect' museum condition but rather a well-preserved and actively maintained historical rally car.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
#134 -
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
C874 EUD
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The 1986 Austin Rover Motorsport test and development and recce car - One of only five works cars in this chassis sequence - Three private owners with extensive period rally history The MG Metro 6R4 is one of the unsung hairy-chested heroes of the legendary Group B rally era.
Co-developed by Williams F1, and unlike its Group B turbocharged rivals, the 6R4 was fitted with a 400hp+ naturally-aspirated V6 driving through all four wheels.
The name “6R4” stands for “6-cylinder, Rally, 4-wheel drive.” Ayrton Senna and Colin McRae at the time both declared the 6R4 the ultimate driver's car, McRae in fact commissioned two to enjoy when not competing.
If Winston Churchill were a car, he'd be a 6R4; pugnacious, powerful, daring and different.
The great British defender of the realm.
Five 6R4 works specification chassis were registered with the EUD suffix in November of 1985, C867 EUD, C868 EUD, C869 EUD, C870 EUD and finally the last chassis, C874 EUD.
These Works prepared chassis were ord...
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£80,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£219,375
Median Price (Since 2020)
£425,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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