14th Oct, 2020 13:00

Imperial War Museum Duxford

 
  Lot 56
 

2008 Piper GTR EVO


Lot details

Registration No: N/A
Chassis No: MDV.08.001
MOT: Exempt

  • 1600 cc Ford Zetec/Sigma engine mated to five speed gearbox and Gullwing doors
  • Understood that the build costs were a little over £50,000
  • Approx only 50 miles from new carried out on Bradwell on sea Airfield
  • Weighs just 620kg with the aerodynamics checked by Kingston University

Piper Cars was was a producer of specialist sports cars initially based in Hayes with production taking place from 1968 in Wokingham, Berkshire and then from 1973 at South Willingham, Lincolnshire. In the late 1960s a mid-engined Group 6 racing car, the GTR, was being developed with the help of Kingston University London, but only four were produced before the project was abandoned due to the death of company owner Brian Sherwood in late 1969. The GTR was only 30 inches high, and had a drag co-efficient of only 0.28 achieved in part by moving the water and oil radiators to the rear of the car. The car was entered for the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1969 but overheating problems and the failure of driver John Burton to record a qualifying time meant that it did not start the race.

In 2006 Piper Racing Cars Ltd provided Kingston University with the necessary computerised information to carry out tests on aerodynamics, radiators, fuel tanks, and engine location in a new space frame chassis. In 2008 the new gullwing coupe GTR "EVO" was completed with new chassis, suspension, rear uprights, 40 litre foam filled fuel tank, 1600 cc Ford Zetec/Sigma engine and five speed gear box to use as a track day/race car. Tests confirmed it offered a considerable aerodynamic improvement over the original car and weighed in at only 620 Kilos. A 50 mile shake-down run was then satisfactorily completed on Bradwell on sea Airfield, this being the total mileage covered by the car to date. The build costs are said to be a little over £50,000 and the vendor informs us the car could be used as a track day car or with suitable modifications could become a unique road car.

For more information, please contact:
John Markey
john.markey@handh.co.uk
01428 607899

 

All successful bids must be paid in full by midday the day after the auction at the latest.

You can collect your new pride and joy from our venue until 1pm the day following the sale or our partners are on hand to help arrange safe transportation:

               

Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 14th Oct, 2020

AUCTION VENUE
Imperial War Museum
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR

About Imperial War Museum  Click here to view the E-Catalogue  

AUCTION VIEWING

Tuesday 13th October 2020 from 10am to 8pm
Wednesday 14th October 2020 from 9am

BUYERS PREMIUM
12.5% (plus VAT @ 20%)

View all lots in this sale

Do you have an item to sell?

If so, contact one of our friendly specialists for your free valuation by completing the form below and someone will get back to you as quickly as possible.

If you prefer to speak to humans, don't hesitate to call our office on +44 (0)1925 210035

Contact Us Today!

 

Images

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.


Turning the Page: A New Chapter for H&H Classics
Goon, Goon, Gone: Unique Peter Sellers 1960 Bentley heads to auction
Eclectic 150-plus classic car auction helps round out H&H’s milestone 30th year celebrations
One of the UK’s best driving Aston Martin DB5s heads to auction
Mid-century sports car icons race to Buxton auction
Former front cover ‘star’ heads to auction
Classic British motorcycles shine as 230 lots head to the National Motorcycle Museum auction
Racing legend Patsy Burt's Jaguar XK120 speeds to Buxton auction
22-strong single owner classic motorcycle collection heads to auction
Norton's racing heritage set to ignite the auction stage
Rare Frazer-Nash BMW with rich racing history to be auctioned
“The Rolls-Royce” of the motorcycle world, heads to      auction
Martini inspired Porsche 911 ‘RSR’ Tribute to head under the hammer
Rare ‘Car on Two Wheels’ heads to auction for the first time in 30 years
More than 100 classics sold in H&H’s 30th anniversary sale
Stunning classics worth more than £9 million offered in 30th anniversary auction
Rare Aston Martin DB1 heads to anniversary auction from long-term ownership
Rare Bentleys to star in 30th celebration auction
H&H Classics 30th Anniversary Auction
H&H unveils details of its 30th anniversary celebrations
Classic car owners handed ULEZ lifeline
H&H Classics auction Hurricane X-75 Prototype to National Motorcycle Museum
Vintage and modern classics lead the way at latest H&H sale
H&H offers exceptional range of vehicles spanning 11 individual decades
Pavilion Gardens. Wednesday 26th July 2023
A whimsical blast from the past: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang recreation heads to auction
From Italy with love: auction showcasing the essence of Italian design and sprezzatura
250 Motorcycles & Vintage Scooters Set To Go Under The Hammer!
March of the Mods: Lambretta owned by Paul Weller heads to auction
Lawbreakers to law enforcers: historic scooters with infamous connections up for sale
Jaguar SS100 among £2¼  million worth of classics sold at the Imperial War Museum
British classics to shine at H&H Classics’ sale
Historic Guinness Collection heads to auction
Browse The Catalogue Now! 135 Classic & Performance Cars To Go Under The Hammer.
Robbie Savage’s Ferrari F430 to be sold at H&H Classics
RAC Rally winning ‘Jaguar’ to be sold at auction
Former MP’s Bentley and Facel Vega ‘garage find’ among £1.3m worth of classics hammered away by H&H
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Auction Preview Video
Genuine ‘matching numbers’ 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback among 89 strong classic car auction
Rare Facel Vega ‘garage find’ heads to auction
Indian 4 and Lambretta DL200
Golden opportunity to acquire famous limited edition Italjet scooter
H&H Classics commences landmark year with sale of 121 cars
‘Brand new’ Porsche 911 heading to auction after 21 years
Brooklands race winning Bentley to go under the hammer
Actor, Sir Michael Caine’s first car, heads to auction. £100,000 - £150,000
A Very Rare Survivor. A 1936 Indian Four. £50,000 - £60,000
A Car that will Unite Romantics and Cynics Alike. A 1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Limousine