130RallyJohn

Rallied with "Slowly Sideways" for the last 15 years, previously with RED Built Ex-Works WRC Metro 6R4 D750PDM - David Llewellyn 1986 Lombard RAC Car.

Commenced complete floor-up rebuild to Skoda GrpB 130 Estelle 2015 - C155BYR. Car was originally owned by Skoda and has never been anything but a Rally Car. "155" ie Ex-Lombard RAC and believed to be CCC car. Was GrpA and now GrpB (identical to works except does not have Grp B rear suspension).

Specification.

a) Engine: Skoda 136 Block 1289cc Lightened and balanced conrods and balanced pistons. Oil Sump pressure relief valve modified for higher pressure. Timing Cover machined to allow easy replacement of the oil pump drive gears, saving a complete strip down for replacement. Kent KCHR270SB Camshaft. Baffled Sump. Cylinder head machine worked with head skimmed to create 11:1 Compression Ratio. Combustion Chamber reshaped to prevent detonation. Standard sized valve with enlarged Valve Seats. Heavy Duty Valve Springs and Cylinder Head machined to allow correct free length and diameter, larger than standard. Cylinder Head inlet ports machined to match inlet manifold. Twin De Lollorto Carburettors with 35mm Chokes. Modified Distributor. One-Off Exhaust using Ashley 4 branch manifold. Engine is works spec less pistons which could not be located when engine was totally rebuilt by Estelle rally specialist. Includes big Cosworth valves and springs, up and over works manifold on twin carbs, 4 into 1 exhaust manifold, works tin sump, 8 port head, high lift cam, etc, etc i.e. all the little tricks that the works did to the engines.

c) Alloy fuel tank front located.

d) Works alloy roll cage and front brace

e) Avo front and rear shocks.

f) Ex-works close ratio gearbox with rare LSD with short through shift.

g) Perspex windows

h) Ex-works mag wheels with good gravel tyres .

i) Front and rear guards

j) Rally reinforced suspension arms with gravel rally springs.

k) Ex-works GpB brakes. Rotors and calipers with hydraulic handbrake.

l) 4 front spots on ex-Dimi works lamp brackets.

m) Works spec, quick fit drive shafts.

n) Period FIA Compliant Driver & Co-Driver Seats & 4-Point Harnesses.

o) Ec Works Short Ratio Steering Rack.

p) Brantz International 2S Pro Rallymeter.

q) Lightweight Aluminium Doors / Bonnet / Engine Bay Lid.