A genuine ex-works example with a fine pedigree.

Super 1600, also known as S1600, is a rally car formula that is primarily used in the Junior World Rally Championship, as well as various national championships.

It was devised by the FIA in 2000, with competitive racing commencing in 2001 and still runs today.

Super 1600 is intended to provide a young driver's entry point into international rallying, and the World Rally Championship in particular.

Like most FIA-approved rally cars, there is a process of homologation in which a suitable production road car design is modified within the limits of a formula's technical regulations.

In the Super 1600 formula, ‘suitable’ is defined as a passenger car that has one driven axle (two-wheel drive) and a 4-cylinder engine that is of naturally aspirated configuration with a maximum volume of 1640cc.

At the time of homologation, the car must currently or have previously been in serial production.

The production car's standard gearbox is repla...