Description
UK-supplied and just 1, 369 miles from new with its two owners
One of only 15 Double Rs in total and the only one built with polished aluminium bodywork (£15k option, standard cars were fibreglass)
Powered by a 400bhp, supercharged 2. 3-litre Cosworth/ Duratec inline-four, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox
Only 510kg, 60mph from a standstill in less than 3 seconds, 100mph in just 6. 5 seconds
Fixed seat position with adjustable pedals offering capacity for drivers up to around 6’4”
Benefiting from recent work in Jan 2022 with Bell Sport and Classic
This is a serous motorcar offering unbelievable performance and exclusivity
When it comes to motoring and sports cars in particular, there will always be someone who wants something just that little bit different, a car that puts performance and fun ahead of practicality and day to day transportation. This fact wasn't lost on Colin Chapman when he introduced the Lotus 7 and a number of small builders have carried on the tradition with varying degrees of success. Amongst them are Caterham, Ariel with the Atom, BAC with the Mono, KTM with their X-Bow, a rash of Radicals and the car we have on offer here, the Brooke-Cosworth Double R Supercharged 400.
The Brooke Double R originally started life all the way back in the 1990s when the company was known as Brooke Kensington, and the car was the Brooke Kensington ME 190. The company was sold in the early 2000s and its new owners completely re-engineered the car, to the point where there were apparently no interchangeable parts, despite the fact that outwardly the cars did still look quite similar. The double R was offered with a variety of power outputs, normally aspirated 200 and 260bhp and supercharged versions offering 320 and a blistering 400bhp.
This is a Double R 400, not surprisingly powered by a 400bhp supercharged 2. 3-litre Cosworth/ Duratec inline-four, coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Weighing only 510kg, it can hit 60mph from a standstill in less than 3 seconds, and 100mph in just 6. 5 seconds. It features a tubular spaceframe chassis, with every tube cut on a CNC laser and although the seat is fixed, the CNC-machined pedals are fully adjustable offering a comfortable seating position for drivers up to around 6’4”.
This very special lightweight sportscar is one of only 15 Double Rs produced to date and is in fact the only one built with custom aluminium bodywork, a £15k option as all other cars were fibreglass. The first owner kept the Brooke in a storage bubble from new during his 12 years of ownership and used it lightly which explains the low mileage of just 1, 369.
The second and current owner has also clearly lovingly maintained this special car and he has also used it simply for its intended purpose, absolutely memorable days out. In January 2022 it benefitted from recent work and expenditure at Bell Sport and Classic and is now 'on its toes' ready for its next lucky owner. There are details on file of the cars recent servicing and maintenance work carried out over the years in the accompanying history file, along with previous correspondence from the first owner on the build etc.
This is an incredibly special two-seater sportscar offering performance most supercars built today would envy. Combined with the fact that this is the only one finished with aluminium bodywork, low ownership, low miles and recent work and attention, makes this a seriously rare and exciting opportunity.
NB; The Cherished Registration Number illustrated (1 WOA) does not form part of the sale and the car has recently been issued with a fresh MOT.
