Description
I have owned this 6R4 for the last 16 years and during this period have completed a full bare-metal, ground-upwards restoration using original, period and modern upgraded parts to the current 'Tarmac' specification.
Highlights include the following:
400bhp+ 3. 0-litre V64V International engine
Motec ECU upgrade including coil-on-plug, twin wide-band lambda and data logging
Motec power distribution module and wiring loom upgrade to control all devices ensuring reliability and performance while still retaining the original look and feel of the original dashboard/ cockpit layout
International dog box and 'Tarmac' specification step off
New clutch
Works specification differentials front and rear
International power steering and works quick rack
Original works carbon/ honeycomb lamp pod assembly and cover
Carbon/ Kevlar inner arches and radiator cowl
FIA seats and belts (in date)
Much coveted and very rare 16“ Dymag 'Tarmac' wheels and tyres
Since the restoration's completion the 6R4 has been used in various speed events with 100% reliability and a class-winning record.
Always stored in a fully heated garage since restoration, the car is MoT'd until May 2026 and 'on the button'.
Without doubt one of the very best MG Metro 6R4s currently available, 'D459 XHJ' is ready to use for road, demonstration or competition purposes. This is the original MG Metro 6R4 that the late Colin McRae bought for his own use while still a works Subaru WRC driver. It is former national rally-winning car that Colin bought for his own personal enjoyment. He used the MG for Course Car duties during the 1998 Colin McRae Stages showing an amazing display of car control and a glimpse of the excitement Colin would have created had he competed in the Group B era. Very rarely can a 6R4 be seen driven in anger with such skill and control. It was featured on the Motors TV channel. Included in the sale is the original V5 document recording Colin Steele McRae as a previous owner.
Originally, this 6R4 formed part of Tom Walkinshaw's collection during the time his company was assisting in the development of the Jaguar XJ220. Subsequently it was rallied by Tony Davies and Raymond Munro (Scottish Champion), winner of the 1997 Sunseeker Rally in this very
