£20,250 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
c.1963 Triumph Special Formosa 120GR
United Kingdom • 23 Aug 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a unique Formosa 120GR, built in 2019/20 on a 1963 Triumph Vitesse chassis. It features a fibreglass bodyshell reminiscent of 1950s racers, a 2-litre Triumph engine, and numerous sporty and comfort upgrades. It's ULEZ exempt, MOT exempt, and eligible for free historic road tax, making it an appealing classic.
Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained and upgraded since its build in 2019/20. Recent work includes new leather seats, harness seat belts, and additional trimming, as well as mechanical upgrades like K&N filters and an upgraded fuel tank. The description notes the car is in an attractive shade of steel blue metallic with sporty features. While there may be minor imperfections typical of a vehicle of this age and type, the overall impression is of a well-cared-for and regularly improved vehicle.
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Manual
Transmission:
GD4829RS
Chassis No:
Odometer:
13,559 miles
WTN 417A
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
As an ex-pattern maker and fibreglass laminator at Sunseeker Yachts, Glan Richards was totally familiar with contemporary design, yet his passion was for those glorious, curvaceous sports cars and sports racers from the 1950s.
Cars created at a time when body panels were hand-shaped with hammers and wheels, dashboards were made of metal, seat belts were optional and impact bumpers, effective crumple zones, airbag steering wheels and pedestrian-friendly front ends were some way in the future.
Over a period of approximately ten months, Glan and colleagues shaped and created the Formosa s fibreglass bodyshell, incorporating many of the features and styling cues from those fabulous 1950s racers.
A close look will offer reminders of Jaguar s C-Type, Maserati s 300S, the Ferrari 750 Monza, Aston s DBR1 and others but, as the design didn't lean heavily or replicate any particular marque or model, it avoided all the copyright and patent issues that have recently caused replica builders leg...
Points of note
£20,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,531
Median Price (Since 2020)
£20,812
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 04 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
13,559 miles
Registration Date
1963-05-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 05 2023 with 13,559 miles
Passed
On Oct 30 2021 with 13,240 miles
Passed
On Aug 14 2015 with 34,654 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
Failed
On Aug 13 2015 with 34,653 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory:
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
Passed
On Aug 15 2014 with 34,638 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Jul 11 2013 with 34,623 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Jul 09 2012 with 34,601 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
Failed
On Jul 09 2012 with 34,601 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jul 11 2011 with 34,580 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Oct 15 2009 with 34,570 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough
Failed
On Oct 14 2009 with 34,570 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough
Passed
On Oct 10 2008 with 34,516 miles
Failed
On Oct 10 2008 with 34,516 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Passed
On Oct 01 2007 with 34,286 miles
Passed
On Oct 30 2006 with 34,126 miles
Failed
On Oct 17 2006 with 34,113 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Oct 13 2005 with 33,869 miles
Failed
On Oct 12 2005 with 33,859 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Entered:
- nearside and offside outriggers corroded
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