Highlights
- One of only 100-140 Ronart W152s built
- Classic BRG-painted fibreglass bodywork
- Jaguar XK 4.2-litre inline-six engine
- Recently emerged from 16 years in a private collection
The Appeal
If Ronart designer Arthur Wolstenholme hadn’t visited the Daimler-Benz museum, there would be no W152. There, he spotted the firm’s W154 and 196 racers and an idea formed. The W152 is well-engineered and loving homage to those 50s and 60s front-engined racers and blends influences from those Mercedes car,s plus the Maserati 250F, Vanwall and HWM Jaguars.
That it does so effectively is proven by this British Racing Green example. It was hand-built in the late 1990s on 1973 Jaguar running gear and has recently emerged onto the market after 16 years in a private collection. Beneath the lengthy bonnet is a Jaguar XK 4.2L straight six mated to a 4-speed manual box. The Rpnart is surprisingly practical - there are two seats and even a small boot.
The car is in fine shape. There are a few cosmetic marks to note to the paintwork. Due to lack of use, it would benefit from a check over and service, but we are told it starts and runs. With less than 140 W152s built, here is a chance to channel some classic racing style in a very usable two-seater.
History and Paperwork
- Donor car first registered 1st March 1973
- UK registered on plate MGP750
- Appears to have been built and registered in January 1998
- UK records note 8 registered keepers for the car including donor vehicle since first registration
- Purchased by the previous keeper in 2009 for their private collection
- Has been part of a collection for 16 years with minimal use
- Recently imported to Denmark from the UK
- No current vehicle safety inspection certificate
- The vehicle requires servicing after extended storage
- VIN number 1L31432DN
- VIN number corresponds to a RHD SWB Series 1 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L built in 1973
The Condition
- Car was built around 28 years ago and is finished in metallic British Racing Green
- Paintwork is presentable with some marks and areas to note in photos
- This includes areas of paint chips, damage and microblistering as shown
- Fibreglass bodywork appears in fine shape and can be checked in photos
- Car sits on chrome wire wheels with Avon Turbosteel tyres
- Box section steel ladder-pattern structure as shown in photos
- Black leather bucket seats in good condition with Willans harnesses
- Smiths dials and toggles in good order as shown
- Features Brooklands twin aeroscreens, bonnet straps and other period details
- Three spoke wood rimmed wheel fitted
- Small boot
- Traces of minor oil spill underneath the vehicle
The Mechanics
- Jaguar 4,235cc XK straight six engine
- 4spd manual transmission
- Engine starts and runs we are told
- The car needs to be serviced after sitting for 16 years with minimal use we are told
- Driving experience described as "like a big go-kart with a lot of power surplus"
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