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£26,738 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
1980 Ronart W152 V12 Absolutely bloody awesome
United Kingdom • 17 Oct 2026 • Lot 216
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Ronart W152 V12 is a rare, hand-crafted classic with unique alloy bodywork, built over 9 years and estimated to cost over £80,000 new. It offers a 1940s-1950s racing car aesthetic with Jaguar XJS mechanicals, making it a standout piece for collectors.
Condition
8
The description highlights its rare alloy bodywork and a 9-year build completed in 2006, suggesting it has been meticulously constructed and maintained. While it's a classic car being sold from a deceased estate, there's no mention of significant damage, dents, or mechanical issues, indicating it's in excellent, well-maintained condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections that would not require major reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
JNAEW3AC102269
Odometer:
10,088 miles
Reg Number:
53 VMN
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This spectacular V12 alloy-bodied special is being offered from a deceased estate and comes to us from the Isle of Man currently registered as ’53 VMN’.
This stunning Ronart Cars Limited-built W152 is believed to be the last of the rarer alloy-bodied examples built! Ronart Cars was a British sports car manufacturer of unique and bespoke sports cars.
The company was founded in 1984 by Rona and Arthur Wolstenholme, based in Peterborough.
The company designs and manufactures sports and racing cars for both road legal and track day use with unique designs from open wheel racing cars to modern day sports cars.
The W152 was the first to be designed and produced by Ronart Cars.
Wolstenholme initially had the idea in 1981 but the design and build of a prototype began in 1984 and it launched at the 1985 International Classic Car Show.
Production started in early 1987.
It will come as no surprise that Wolstenholme went on to manufacture three new Vanwall designs in 2004, licensed by Vanwa...
Points of note
£26,738
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£31,999
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,260
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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