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1980 Ligier JS4

United Kingdom • 25 Nov 2017 • Lot 204

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This 1980-1983 Ligier JS4 microcar, imported from the South of France, boasts a unique Formula One heritage. While it presents with some age-related cosmetic imperfections and requires a missing part, it features a working engine and transmission, recent road preparation, and comes with relevant documentation.

Condition

6

The car is reported to have no structural rust but has age-related bumps and scratches. It has been prepared for road use with new brake cylinders and other parts, and the engine and transmission are working. However, it has been in dry storage for the last two years and is missing a plastic rear wheel arch spat. This indicates that while it is mostly complete and functional, it requires some cosmetic and potentially mechanical reconditioning.

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Automatic

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RHD/LHD:

RHD

The JS4 is a two-seater microcar manufactured from 1980 to just 1983 by the street vehicle branch of French Formula One manufacturer Equipe Ligier.

The JS4 was designed originally using a previously designed tractor cabin, a steel monocoque with a short wheelbase and wide track.

It had independent suspension on all four wheels, drum brakes all around, and rack-and-pinion steering.

The 50cc, single-cylinder, two-stroke, Motobecane engine is mounted at the rear and powers the rear wheels through a continuously variable transmission.

With its Formula One heritage, it was a strong seller with nearly 7,000 sold in the first year alone and, unsurprisingly, the Ligier Formula One team used one painted in the team colours as a pit vehicle.

This example was imported from South of France a few years ago and is reported to have absolutely no structural rust at all although there are some age-related bumps and scatches.

In 2010, this vehicle was prepared for the road with brand new brake cyl...