Collectors\' Motor Cars and Automobilia

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Sadly, the works Computervision-sponsored 6R4's debut performance,
when Tony Pond drove one to 3rd place in the 5 RAC Rally behind
a brace of Lancia Delta S4s, would prove to be its most successful.
However, after the works teams withdrawal from World Championship
rallying, the 6R4 found its true métier - Rallycross - a sport it would
continue to excel at well into the 1990s.

This Metro 6R4 was driven in period by Haymarket Publishing's Simon
Taylor and David Power, who shared the car in hill climb events at famous
venues such as Shelsley Walsh, Prescott, and Gurston. The car was
prepared by Power's company, Power Engineering.

0n May 197, Power drove the Metro at an event at Prescott, following
which it was considered necessary to replace the front wings; the car's
front end was then upgraded with a set of very rare, and much sought
after, inner front wings. Constructed in aluminium with honeycomb
reinforcement, these 'evolution' wings were bonded and bolted to the
bodyshell. These wings had been built prior to the San Remo Rally of
19, and had been fitted to the cars driven in that event by Tony Pond
and Malcolm Wilson. 0t is believed they were removed prior to the RAC
Rally of 19 and subsequently purchased by David Power from the
works stores at Cowley. These wings are still on the car today.

In March 1997, the Metro was sold to John Potter in Australia, who

further up-rated it with a twin-plenum, 3.0-litre, 0nternational Specification

engine from specialists Nelson Engineering Services. The car retains a

factory dog gearbox and is fitted with power steering. Only ever driven

on tarmac events, it remains in superb condition and is also extremely

competitive, as evidenced by a class win in the 199 Targa Tasmania.

After that event, the Metro was sold to Garry Cliff in New Aealand. 0t

returned to the UK in 2012. Accompanying documentation consists of

sundry bills, a V5C Registration Certificate, and current MoT.

According to an article in Autosport in 1992, this car is built on an ex-

works shell" however, this information is not verified, and is believed to

relate to the car's 'San Remo' front end. Prospective purchasers are

advised to satisfy themselves with regard to the cars specification prior

to bidding.

£100,000 - 120,000

€120,000 - 140,000