Highlights

Incredibly rare, as one of just 16 produced
Runs & drives great, with no known faults
Just 2 former keepers, and a mere 7,988 miles covered
Ready to enjoy, with MOT until April 2024

The Appeal

Originally designed by GCS Hawke, and later re-modelled by BRA, the Leighton set to offer a truly performance-oriented experience, in classic tricycle form. The vehicle would utilize a lightweight space frame chassis to support Citroen 2CV running gear, whilst retaining its sleek GRP bodywork. As a result, the Leighton would receive tremendous praise for its styling, handling, and excellent power-to-weight ratio.

With a mere 16 total kits ever produced by BRA, this Leighton stands as a truly rare vehicle in today’s market, and would no doubt make a splendid collection piece, an exciting weekend toy, or even a retro track machine.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in September 2003
Offered with just 7,988 miles on the clock
Just 2 former keepers
Acquired by the current keeper in November 2017
Dry stored over the years
V5C document present
Comes ready to enjoy, with MOT until April 19th 2024

The Interior

Blue vinyl upholstery
Features Smiths gauges
Equipped with a Mountney three-spoke steering wheel
Fitted with Brooklands aeroscreens
Presented in excellent condition, with only slight signs of use and age

The Exterior

Finished in a retro two-tone paint scheme, with Maserati badging
Equipped with 15” steel wheels, complete with hub caps
Presented in great overall condition, although professional paint correction would no doubt yield more impressive results

The Mechanics

Features a 602cc air-cooled flat-twin, and running gear from a 1987 Citroen 2CV
Offers tremendous fun, with a thoroughly enjoyable exhaust note to suit
Starts right away, and performs admirably with no known faults
Recently serviced and fitted with a new battery and fuel line prior to its last MOT
Ready to be enjoyed, with MOT until April 2024

Summary

This 2003 BRA Leighton offers an incredibly rare opportunity to obtain a highly praised three-wheeler kit car, capable of rather impressive performance. The vehicle runs & drives brilliantly, even down to the Citroen 2CV push-pull transmission, and will no doubt offer many more enjoyable miles for motoring enthusiasts and collectors alike.

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