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2015 Evanta Barchetta 'Double Bubble'

Lot Number: 901

2015 Evanta Barchetta 'Double Bubble'

This 2015 EVANTA BARCHETTA 'DOUBLE BUBBLE'

  • Sold for: £38,250

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 26th February, 2017 at 2.00pm GMT at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Cream

  • Drive

    DRIVE
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  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    LK16JFU

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    5

DESCRIPTION

This special and unique British sports car was built by the highly respected Evanta Motor Company and is the brainchild of "For the Love of Cars' classic car enthusiast, Ant Anstead. The Evanta 'DB Barchetta' (Italian for "little boat") is a two-seater, open-top Sports Car, inspired by the design language of those classic 1950's Italian sports-racing cars (Ferraris, Maserati, Lancia, Abarth, and OSCA) so familiar from the Mille Miglia and the Targa Florio. The Barchetta journey started out as a concept in 2012 and evolved naturally, based on customer feedback and daily in-house development. The "DB" (Double Bubble) Barchetta is the next phase of that development.

The conversation that started the "DB" re-styling revolved around the necessity to provide roll-over protection for the European market, and how to cloak the additional chassis structure and provide the necessary strength, whilst staying true to the 1950's styling ethos that is the basis for the car. The solution was to create two aesthetically-pleasing bulges behind the occupants heads reminiscent of the race cars that graced the period and named after a distinctive styling cue associated with the delicious offerings from the legendary House of Zagato.

During the evolution, numerous modifications were made to the interior as well as introducing a number of mechanical and technical upgrades. Built on a bespoke tubular chassis and using a combination of GRP and Kevlar to create a one-piece body shell, the car is powered by the potent Chrysler 6.2L LS3 V8 producing an impressive 470BHP in a car weighing 1050kg. Features include a 5-speed manual gearbox, fully adjustable suspension, power steering, bias adjustable disc brakes all round, full stainless 16" wire wheels, bespoke cooling and fuel systems, modern ECU power, plus leather and Alcantara trim.

This left-hand drive and seriously cool British sports car is UK Registered, has only completed five miles since being finished and is ready to go. Offered at No Reserve, this is truly an unrepeatable opportunity to experience the comforts of a well-engineered modern car inspired by the beauty and sheer desirability of those glorious, swoopy sports-racers of the late fifties. Buyers should be aware that VAT will be due on the final hammer price.

NB.The 'Evanta Motor Company' is now in administration and the company is under the direction of the joint administrators who are acting as agents of the company and without any personal liabilities. The car is sold "strictly as seen". However, Ant Anstead has confirmed that his new company, 'DOWSETTS CLASSIC CAR COMPANY LIMITED' will, by agreement, warranty the 'Double Bubble' car for 12 months for general items (chassis, suspension etc.) Any engine/gearbox warranty will be transferred from the relevant supplier (if such transfer is permitted). Basically, it is his intention to look after the new customer.

 

 

 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
901
Make
EVANTA
Model
BARCHETTA 'DOUBLE BUBBLE'
Registration Number
LK16JFU
Chassis Number
EVANTA2015BARC003
Engine Number
W462165
Body Colour
Cream

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.

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