Beschreibung
This car along with 124 others is to be auctioned at our Bonhams MPH 11th December auction, Hanger 113, Bicester Heritage, OX26 5HA.
Odometer reading: 11, 900 MoT expiry date: TBC
- 6. 2-litre GM LS3 V8 Turbocharged engine producing upward of 500BHP
- Automatic transmission
- Glassfibre bodywork
- 15th Anniversary Gumball 3000 Rally participant
Looking a bit like a Lancia Stratos on steroids, the Rally Fighter was manufactured by Local Motors of Chandler, Arizona. Introduced in 2009, it is notable as the first car developed using co-creation design over the Internet, the exterior design being submitted by Californian Sangho Kim and selected through online community votes. The build process was also highly unusual: the customer being expected to visit one of Local Motors' micro-factories to help assemble their car.
The glassfibre-bodied, front-engined Rally Fighter is powered by a 6. 2-litre GM LS3 V8 producing 430bhp, which drives the rear wheels via a four-speed GM automatic transmission. The suspension features double A-arms up front and a four-link Ford 9 axle at the rear, with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers all round. This gives 16 of suspension travel in the front and 20 in the rear, sufficient to tackle the most demanding terrain. The interior features a full roll cage and custom Recaro racing seats together with amenities such as air conditioning, stereo system, and power windows. Pricing for the Rally Fighter started at $99, 900 and with its generous specification this example would have cost in excess of $100, 000. Similar vehicles have been used in the movies Fast & Furious 8 and Transformers 4, and this one took part in the 15th Anniversary Gumball 3000 Rally.
To Schedule a video condition report for this lot please click here
AUCTION TIMES
Friday 11 December, starting at 13:00pm
VIEWING
Wednesday 9 December 9am to 6pm
Thursday 10 December 9am to 6pm
Friday 11 December 9am to 12pm
AUCTION ADDRESS
Hangar 113
Bicester Heritage
Buckingham Road
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 5HA
In light of the current government guidelines and relaxed measures we are delighted to welcome viewing, strictly by appointment. All the lots will be on view at Bicester Heritage in our traditional Hangar 113. We will ensure social distancing measures are in place, with gloves and sanitiser available for clients wishing to view.
Please contact Bonhams MPH by clicking 'Message the seller' with your preferred date, time and lot number/ s of interest to book an appointment.
BONHAMS PREVIEW
For those clients unable to physically attend to view a lot we are able to provide a preview service accessible from home, office or holiday – interactive scheduled live video condition report.
Bonhams Preview – Powered By Delegate Live has been developed specifically to enable those who are unable to view in person the ability to do so, by booking an appointment in advance with a specialist who will then show them around the car in detail. Multiple viewers will be able to take part and ask questions in real time. The video condition reports are then also available to view at a later time, too. To request this service, please click the 'message the seller' link.
LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION
Please note that whilst public viewing is available by appointment, the auction itself will be conducted from a remote saleroom, behind closed doors without public access, in accordance with the current government guidelines. All bidding will be conducted via Online, Telephone and Absentee Bidding. Please contact our Bids Department to register by clicking 'Message the seller' or calling us.
COLLECTION OF PURCHASED LOTS
All lots must be cleared from the Hangar by 1pm on Sunday 13th December. After this, our transport partners E M Rogers will uplift the lot and take to their storage facility in Northampton at a cost of £130+VAT. This charge includes three days of storage.
Please access Bicester Heritage via the 'South Gate', Skimmingdish Lane, OX26 5HA. Please contact us with your collection or transport instructions as soon as possible following your successful bid. Failure to instruct Bonhams by the given time will result in your vehicle being uplifted to store at your expense, as detailed in the Conditions of Sale. Buyers should satisfy themselves that they have collected all relevant log books, documents and keys relating to their Lot(s) at time of collection.
