FAQ

What details should always be included in my advert?

Buyers of Race and Rally cars care about very specific things:

1. Engine spec (this is EVERYTHING)

• BDG / BDA / Millington = premium
• Pinto = budget end

2. Shell quality

• Genuine Historic shell vs reshell
• Fabrication quality (turrets, cage, seams)

3. Provenance

• Race or Rally history, logbooks, results
• Who built it (this matters a lot)

4. Photos (massively underrated)

• Underside
• Engine bay
• Cage and fabrication
• Close-ups of details

Most sellers undersell their car by not showing this properly.

Is it better to buy a ready-to-race car or build one?

There is a lot of upside in buying a prepared Motorsport vehicle with every modification and upgrade already in place.

What paperwork should come with a competition car?

Full ownership documention, Motorsport Logbooks and as much History of the vehicle as possible, including mileage covered of major components.

Initial enquiries should always include;

• Is the car road registered?
• Does the car have an FIA passport?
• What is an FIA Technical Passport?
• Does the car have a logbook?
• Is the roll cage homologated?
• Can I use this car in UK championships?
• Is the car eligible for historic rallying?
• What safety equipment is in date?
• Does the vehicle comply with Motorsport UK regulations?
• Can imported rally cars be registered in the UK?

Can I finance a rally or race car?

Yes there are a number of specialist companies that provide finance options to approved purchasers of Motorsport vehicles.

What is the cheapest way to start rallying?

To start at the begining, contact and join your local car club, and initially undertake as many courses as you can covering on-event marshalling, scrutineering and

What are the running costs of a rally car?

This depends largely on the length and profile of the events entered, whether from single venue one day rallies on private land, through to individual rounds of the World Rally Championship, with every option between these levels. It can cost as little as several thousand pounds, through to tens of thousands of pounds. Variables include tyres, fuel, crew travel and accomadation, entry fees and insurance, plus component rebuild costs after the event.

How much does it cost to maintain a race car?

This depends very much on the type and length of events entered, as most major components of competition vehicles have specified mileage use before they require replacement or rebuilds. The main excveption to this are the safety items such and fire extinguisher system, seats, seatbelts and specialised fireproof clothing, as these have expry dates that have no relationship with the amount of use they have had.

What is the best beginner rally car?

Many countries have Junior Rally Classes incorporated in their events, and these are an excellent starting point that will not break to bank.

Which race and rally cars hold their value best?