2003 BRA Leighton
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Highlights
- Incredibly rare, as one of just 16 produced
- Runs & drives great, with no known faults
- Just 2 former keepers, and a mere 7,988 miles covered
- Ready to enjoy, with MOT until April 2024
The Appeal
Originally designed by GCS Hawke, and later re-modelled by BRA, the Leighton set to offer a truly performance-oriented experience, in classic tricycle form. The vehicle would utilize a lightweight space frame chassis to support Citroen 2CV running gear, whilst retaining its sleek GRP bodywork. As a result, the Leighton would receive tremendous praise for its styling, handling, and excellent power-to-weight ratio.
With a mere 16 total kits ever produced by BRA, this Leighton stands as a truly rare vehicle in today’s market, and would no doubt make a splendid collection piece, an exciting weekend toy, or even a retro track machine.
With a mere 16 total kits ever produced by BRA, this Leighton stands as a truly rare vehicle in today’s market, and would no doubt make a splendid collection piece, an exciting weekend toy, or even a retro track machine.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in September 2003
- Offered with just 7,988 miles on the clock
- Just 2 former keepers
- Acquired by the current keeper in November 2017
- Dry stored over the years
- V5C document present
- Comes ready to enjoy, with MOT until April 19th 2024
The Interior
- Blue vinyl upholstery
- Features Smiths gauges
- Equipped with a Mountney three-spoke steering wheel
- Fitted with Brooklands aeroscreens
- Presented in excellent condition, with only slight signs of use and age
The Exterior
- Finished in a retro two-tone paint scheme, with Maserati badging
- Equipped with 15” steel wheels, complete with hub caps
- Presented in great overall condition, although professional paint correction would no doubt yield more impressive results
The Mechanics
- Features a 602cc air-cooled flat-twin, and running gear from a 1987 Citroen 2CV
- Offers tremendous fun, with a thoroughly enjoyable exhaust note to suit
- Starts right away, and performs admirably with no known faults
- Recently serviced and fitted with a new battery and fuel line prior to its last MOT
- Ready to be enjoyed, with MOT until April 2024
Summary
This 2003 BRA Leighton offers an incredibly rare opportunity to obtain a highly praised three-wheeler kit car, capable of rather impressive performance. The vehicle runs & drives brilliantly, even down to the Citroen 2CV push-pull transmission, and will no doubt offer many more enjoyable miles for motoring enthusiasts and collectors alike.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2003
- Make BRA
- Model Leighton
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 7,988 Miles
- Engine size 602
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Hastings
- Location Sussex
- Country United Kingdom
22
bids
- De•••• £6,200 05/06/23
- ba•••• £6,100 05/06/23
- De•••• £6,000 05/06/23
- ba•••• £5,900 05/06/23
- De•••• £5,800 05/06/23
- ba•••• £5,700 05/06/23
- De•••• £5,600 05/06/23
- ba•••• £5,500 05/06/23
- De•••• £5,400 05/06/23
- ba•••• £5,300 05/06/23
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