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1970 Royale RP6/17

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1970 Royale RP6/17

Lot Number: 324

1970 Royale RP6/17

A cost-effective and competitive entry to some of the most high-profile historic race meetings on the calendar.

There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid

Sold for: £50,625

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Friday 23rd August, 2024 at 2.30pm BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

BODY COLOUR
White / Red / Black
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
N/A

SALE ROOM NOTICE

Please note - associated spares can be collected post sale from the vendor.

SUMMARY

A cost-effective and competitive entry to some of the most high-profile historic race meetings on the calendar.

DESCRIPTION

Royale Racing was founded in 1968 by Bob King and was basically a further development of his existing business, Racing Preparations Ltd, with a name based on its location in Park Royal, London. The RP4 was aimed at the new Motor Racing Stables F100 Championship for lightweight sports cars powered by a 1,300cc engine, however there wasn’t much support for the new championship as it appeared to compete directly with the long-established and hugely popular Clubmans Championships and it only lasted two years (1970/71). 11 RP4s (plus four RP4As) were eventually built and won the championship both years. The RP4’s big sister, the RP6, also enjoyed success and we understand that a total of nine were built.

The outstanding and competitive Royale on offer here was originally built as an RP6 (RP6/8) before being meticulously upgraded to RP17 specification for the previous owner by Peter Richardson with FIA/HTP papers being issued upon completion in 2014. Since then, it has been maintained to the highest of standards regardless of cost by Gerry Wainwright Motorsport with the ‘super reliable’ BDG being rebuilt by Craig Beck in 2022 with just five outings under its belt since. The harnesses were renewed in 2022 with the fire extinguisher system also being updated in 2023.

Previously a front runner at the Silverstone Classic - now Silverstone Festival - (headed in qualifying only by an M8F and John Burton’s B26, and in front of all the Lolas, Marchs, Osellas and other Chevrons) and more recently an outright winner at Brands Hatch in 2023 on the GP circuit in the hands of Rob Wainwright with a fastest lap of 1:30:2.

The car is accompanied by a useful spares package which includes one spare set of (MB) wheels, silencer for track-day testing, radiator, rear upright, wheel bearings, a starter motor and other sundry items.

This fabulous Royale may well be the most cost-effective way onto the Masters Sports Car Legends grid, or any other series where Chevron B19s and the like are welcome. Your early inspection is encouraged to fully appreciate the potential on offer which, in the right hands, could provide the new custodian with the opportunity to experience historic motorsport to the full.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 324
Make: ROYALE
Model: RP6/17
Variant: Sports Race Car
Registration Number: N/A
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Chassis Number: RP6/8
Engine Number: H82MS/0015ER
Transmission: Manual
Body Colour: White / Red / Black

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Charles Smalley
Car Specialist
07421 007866
charles@iconicauctioneers.com

For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.

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Payment is due by 5pm on Monday 26th August.

Payment should be made by bank transfer where possible. Payment by card can be made (in person only)

Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 26th August between 9am and 2pm.

Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back from you by 5pm on Sunday evening, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.

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