Skoda Octavia WRC Limited Edition No 73 of 100 for sale
After buying my first ever Skoda a 2002 VRS, to my disappointment they launched the WRC LE shortly after. I loved driving round in my shiny new Black VRS but once I saw a fully stickered WRC I was smitten. My VRS was heavily financed so no chance of swapping to a new WRC especially with that 21K price tag at the time. So when one came up for sale in 2015 I jumped at the chance of a new project. I wanted one that was a bit of a wreck as I had big plans to fully restore it to its former glory. Once most of the work was complete (as anyone with a project car knows it’s never ending) I took great pride in driving and showing the car, even taking best in show at the Maidstone bridge 80’s/90’s revival meets, quite proud of that.
Unfortunately it is with a heavy heart the time has come for me to part with the WRC. I’ve had my fun, I’ve achieved what I set out to achieve and I feel privileged to have finally owned and driven a WRC especially one in this condition. Therefore No 73/100 will is now up for sale so if anyone is interested please feel free to message me and we can discuss it further. I have quite a bit of history and paperwork that goes with the car not to mention a garage full of spares including wheels, engine etc. Details of the car are as follows.
· Car is SORN at the moment sitting in my garage since I started the restore but will come with a fresh MOT once sold.
· Current Mileage – 113600
· The car has been stripped and resprayed white and green on bumpers/door handles.
· It has been re-stickered (not a reproduction) with and original kit from 2001 one of only 3 sets left in the world at the time. Peter Drury has one set and I have a spare set which comes with the car.
· There are over £10,000 worth of new and refurbished parts on the car, all genuine Skoda parts – Turbo, Brakes, exhaust manifold, carpets, complete suspension the list goes on for ever.
· There are some upgrades on the car i.e. Pioneer DAB head unit, quality component speakers and sub with amp. All easily swopped for OEM kit if required.
· Polly bushed all round.
· Private plate – V100 WRC.
· Comes with 2 folders, 1st with provenance/receipts, letter from Skoda confirming authenticity (1 of only 2 in the world), original VRS brochure etc, 2nd with build pictures from start to finish with lots more on disc.
· All-important plaque 73/100 on dash.
· Front heated seats, cruise control, seat/side air bags etc, usual WRC extras and everything works.
· I also have a garage full of original spares including and engine, wheels etc. included in the sale.
· Full quick rack, cast arms and hub assembly (not fitted).
Price - £9500 ono
I’ve probably missed out lots of other items so please feel free to PM with any questions you may have. Now is your chance to buy yourself a piece of Skoda History.
PS Should you buy this car you may also need a paper bag to go over your head as the car draws a lot of attention. J