£378k
1985 MG Metro 6R4 Group B - The Ex-Didier Auriol French Championship Winner
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 25 Jul 2026
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Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£378,000
1985 MG Metro 6R4 Group B - The Ex-Didier Auriol French Championship Winner
UK • 25 Jul 2026 • Lot Number: 113
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 MG Metro 6R4, ex-Didier Auriol's French Championship winner, is a highly important and original Group B icon. Its remarkable preservation and continuous provenance, including a period in the Hommell Museum, make it exceptionally desirable.
It features a unique left-hand drive conversion and has been sympathetically maintained, ensuring excellent mechanical order while retaining its authenticity.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in a remarkable state of originality and excellent mechanical order, having been preserved rather than restored. New seats have been fitted for demonstration use, with the originals included. This suggests minimal wear and tear and a high level of care, aligning with 'Excellent' condition.
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Manual
C206 JMB
1985
Auction
SAXXRWNP7A0570016
LHD
United Kingdom
£378k
1985 MG Metro 6R4 Group B - The Ex-Didier Auriol French Championship Winner
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 25 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Among the great icons of the Group B era, few cars better capture the spirit of mid-1980s rallying than the MG Metro 6R4.
Developed by Austin Rover as Britain's challenger to the dominant European manufacturers, the compact Metro combined four-wheel drive, a lightweight mid-engined chassis and the now legendary naturally aspirated 3.0-litre V6, to create one of the most distinctive and charismatic rally cars of its generation.
This particular example enjoys exceptional provenance, having been prepared and campaigned by Rally Engineering Development (RED) for French rally legend Didier Auriol during his successful 1986 French Rally Championship campaign.
Following an approach by Austin Rover France to support Auriol's championship challenge, RED was awarded responsibility for the programme and converted a Clubman-homologation 6R4 to full 'works' specification (International engine and dog gearbox etc.), using components supplied directly by Austin Rover's Motorsport department.
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£80,500
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£219,375
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£425,500
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