Description
Reynard 89F Toyota – Ex-Mental Theo – Ferrari Rosso Corsa
This special Reynard 89F is not just any race car. Once owned by DJ and racer Mental Theo, known for his passion for speed and his participation in various track and motorsport events. The car is finished in a striking Ferrari Rosso Corsa colour scheme with authentic race livery — exactly how a pure single-seater should look. Under the hood sits a Toyota 4A-GE 1. 6 16V – a high-revving engine that was also used in the Formula Toyota racing class and is known for its immediate throttle response and reliability. This engine is paired with a Volkswagen Type 1 “H”-code gearbox (4 speeds, final drive 4. 125:1). That makes the whole drivetrain smart, light, and mechanically simple — ideal for maintenance, track days, or as a basis for restoration.
History & Background
The Reynard 89F was developed in the late 1980s by Reynard Racing Cars, the British marque of engineer Adrian Reynard. The company gained worldwide fame in classes such as Formula Ford, Formula 3, Formula 3000, and later IndyCar, thanks to their innovative chassis designs and excellent balance between stiffness, weight and aerodynamics. The “F” series, including the 89F, was intended as a training class for young drivers – light, agile and purely mechanical. Reynard chassis were leading in Formula Ford 1600 and the Formula Toyota competitions in Europe and Japan. Numerous later Formula 1 drivers began their careers in exactly this kind of Reynards.
Technical specifications
- Engine: Toyota 4A-GE, 1. 6L 16V, ca. 150 bhp
- Transmission: Volkswagen Type 1 “H”-code, 4-speed, final drive 4. 125:1
- Weight: ca. 450 kg
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
- Chassis: Reynard aluminium monocoque
- Chassis year: 1989
The engine is currently running, but for intensive track use a thorough mechanical check and service is recommended.
Highlights
- Ex-auto of Mental Theo
- Unique combination of Reynard chassis, Toyota engine and VW transmission
- In Ferrari Rosso Corsa with original race livery
- Ideal as a project, track car or collector’s item
- Light, analogue and mechanically pure – a true driver’s racer
A rare opportunity to own a piece of racing history: a Reynard from the glory days of the British Formula classes, with Japanese engineering under the bonnet and a Dutch history. A car that combines the raw feel of a classic Formula car with the charm of a unique provenance.
Reynard 89F Toyota – Ex-Mental Theo – Ferrari Rosso Corsa
This exceptional Reynard 89F is a genuine piece of motorsport history. Formerly owned by DJ and amateur racer Mental Theo, known for his passion for speed and participation in track events, this single-seater combines rarity, performance, and provenance. It is finished in striking Ferrari Rosso Corsa with authentic race livery, exactly how a true formula car should look. Under the hood sits a high-revving Toyota 4A-GE 1. 6L 16V engine, a powerplant used in Formula Toyota and known for its immediate throttle response and reliability. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen Type 1 “H” code 4-speed gearbox (final drive 4. 125:1), creating a lightweight and mechanically simple drivetrain — ideal for maintenance, track days, or restoration projects.
History & Background
The Reynard 89F was developed in 1989 by Reynard Racing Cars, founded by British engineer Adrian Reynard. Reynard became a leading constructor in classes such as Formula Ford, Formula 3, Formula 3000, and later IndyCar, thanks to innovative chassis design that balanced stiffness, weight, and aerodynamics. The “F” series, including the 89F, was designed as a training and junior formula for aspiring drivers — lightweight, nimble, and purely mechanical. Reynard chassis dominated Formula Ford 1600 and Formula Toyota competitions in Europe and Japan. Many future F1 drivers began their careers in precisely these cars.
-Technical Specifications-
- Engine: Toyota 4A-GE, 1. 6L 16V, ~150 hp
- Transmission: Volkswagen Type 1 “H” code, 4-speed, final drive 4. 125:1
- Weight: ~450 kg
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
- Chassis: Reynard aluminium monocoque
- Year of manufacture: 1989
The engine is currently running, but for serious track use, a thorough mechanical inspection and service is recommended.
Highlights
- Ex-Mental Theo race car
- Unique combination of Reynard chassis, Toyota engine, and VW gearbox
- Stunning Ferrari Rosso Corsa with original race livery
- Perfect as a project, track car, or collector’s item
- Light, analog, and purely mechanical — a true driver’s racer
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