17th Mar, 2024 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
2010 MNR Vortex RT
***NO RESERVE*** Hayabusa powered track day package complete with trailer
Registration - DK10 FVZ
Chassis No. - W701183214
M.O.T. - May 2010
Odometer - 31,079
A rare opportunity to own a focused track-day machine from kit-car builders MNR Sportscars, this Vortex RT is presented in beautiful Guards Red-style bodywork, with black leather racing seats. Fully road-legal, ‘DK10 FVX’ is powered by a new 1.3-litre Suzuki Heyabusa-derived engine, and is fitted with racing features such as sports Alcantara steering wheel, full roll-cage, and multi-point harnesses. Built on a space-frame steel chassis, this example comes with a manual six-speed transmission, and an indicated 31,079 miles on the clock. It’s described as a ‘fantastic track car’, with the red-line not displayed on the dial until 11,000rpm, thanks to that high-revving motorcycle-sourced unit. Extremely lightweight, with glass-fibre bodywork and minimalist cladding, the MNR Vortex RT needs work carrying out on the clutch – which is described as in ‘average’ condition – but otherwise all other elements of ‘DK10 FVZ’ are described as in good or excellent condition. The vendor is including a trailer in the sale, and is only offering the vehicle for auction because it is no longer needed.
Founded in 1998 by former British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) driver Marc Nordon, MNR Sportscars started out as a race preparation subsidiary of Bintcliffe Sport and Xcel Motorsport. This meant it worked on the preparation of racing cars for BTCC, British GT, Ascar, and Renault Clip Cup campaigns, supporting a number of notable drivers across Europe. Now with more than two decades’ of experience in designing and building sportscars, the design is based loosely on the Lotus Seven shape, but with a number of key differences. A standard chassis is used across most products, and changes come largely in terms of engine fitted, though there is also an RT Mazda, which aims to use as many components from the Mazda MX-5 as possible in the build process.
In summary
· Unusual but well-regarded track-day toy
· Offered with custom trailer for transportation
· Fully road-legal model
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £6,525
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - DK10 FVZ
Chassis No. - W701183214
M.O.T. - May 2010
Odometer - 31,079
A rare opportunity to own a focused track-day machine from kit-car builders MNR Sportscars, this Vortex RT is presented in beautiful Guards Red-style bodywork, with black leather racing seats. Fully road-legal, ‘DK10 FVX’ is powered by a new 1.3-litre Suzuki Heyabusa-derived engine, and is fitted with racing features such as sports Alcantara steering wheel, full roll-cage, and multi-point harnesses. Built on a space-frame steel chassis, this example comes with a manual six-speed transmission, and an indicated 31,079 miles on the clock. It’s described as a ‘fantastic track car’, with the red-line not displayed on the dial until 11,000rpm, thanks to that high-revving motorcycle-sourced unit. Extremely lightweight, with glass-fibre bodywork and minimalist cladding, the MNR Vortex RT needs work carrying out on the clutch – which is described as in ‘average’ condition – but otherwise all other elements of ‘DK10 FVZ’ are described as in good or excellent condition. The vendor is including a trailer in the sale, and is only offering the vehicle for auction because it is no longer needed.
Founded in 1998 by former British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) driver Marc Nordon, MNR Sportscars started out as a race preparation subsidiary of Bintcliffe Sport and Xcel Motorsport. This meant it worked on the preparation of racing cars for BTCC, British GT, Ascar, and Renault Clip Cup campaigns, supporting a number of notable drivers across Europe. Now with more than two decades’ of experience in designing and building sportscars, the design is based loosely on the Lotus Seven shape, but with a number of key differences. A standard chassis is used across most products, and changes come largely in terms of engine fitted, though there is also an RT Mazda, which aims to use as many components from the Mazda MX-5 as possible in the build process.
In summary
· Unusual but well-regarded track-day toy
· Offered with custom trailer for transportation
· Fully road-legal model
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 17th Mar, 2024
Our March auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 16th March,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 17th March, 9am - 12 noon
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