Acting on behalf of the owner:
A rare opportunity to buy a meticulously maintained Pilbeam MP88 package, ready to race at hill climb or sprint events.
The car was commissioned in 2003 for the current owner, and notably, the car has stayed in his hands for the past 20 years. It was first ran in 2004 and competed in national hill climbs until 2020, where the owner took a break from driving. This is the reason for sale, as the owner has now decided to retire from racing.
The sound of the KV6 through the hills is a favourite among drivers and spectators and it’s a fantastic buy for someone looking for a single seater. The details are as follows:
Chassis:
Engine/ Drivetrain:
Package/ Extras:
Asking price for the package is £31,000
The car in the video below starts at 40 seconds.
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£31,000
300HP
Cylinders
6
Transmission
Semi Automatic
Manufacturing year
2002
Fuel type
Ethanol/Methanol
Category
Hill Climb
SALE TYPE
The owner has been an active part of the hill climbing community for over 30 years, having started out in a Morgan in the early 1990’s. A progression to single seaters saw the owner compete in a Pilbeam MP66 before commissioning the MP88 in 2003. The sister car, also with the same drivetrain was run by Mike Tregonning in the British Hill Climb Championship.
The decision was made to power the MP88 with a Rover KV6 engine. The engine was expertly built by QED Motorsport at the considerable cost of £21,000, in 2003. The owner finds the KV6 to be highly reliable and easy to maintain and it has been without issue. It has recently undergone an inspection, with the addition of new valve springs.
The owner has raced the MP88 nationally as part of the British and Midland hill climbs at venues such as Shelsley Walsh, Prescott and Harewood. Usually running 10 times a year, the car has been reliable and competitive in class. Although the new bike-engined cars in the class K(i) have progressed further over the 20 year time span, this car in the right hands could be competitive. Although, what makes this car special is the popular sound from the KV6 and the archetypal large single seater look. All considering, this is a fantastic Pilbeam single seater racing car and a fairly rare opportunity to purchase an MP88.
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