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Auction number 76468Sat 02.08.2025  | 12:33 O'clock (CEST)

Cat. no.: 56
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Other Pilbeam MP91

3.4 Litre, Petrol, manual transmission

Information
Category: Convertible / Roadster
Engine type: Otto
Fuel type: Petrol
Power output: 367 KW / 499 PS
Vehicle Identification No.: 00000000000******
Transmission: manual transmission
Colour: yellow
Colour name: Yellow
Read mileage: Odometer reading illegible
Location: D-55
Vehicle release: Release of the vehicle will take place at the earliest 3 working days following receipt of payment.
Vehicle documents
Sending of vehicle documents: The sending of the Ownership certificate will take place at the earliest 5 working day(s) after receipt of payment.
Vehicle document handling: 15 Euro netto
Number of keys: 1
Service certificate: Not available
Starting price: 169.000 €
Tax:
Accident / Prior damage

Repaired previous damages:

Damage amount: Amount unknown
Demurrage charges
Starting on 16.08.2025 the daily demurrage for this item will be 10,00 EUR net, plus VAT
General info
  • Particularities: Major traces of use
2001 - 2003 Various racing use 2003 Racing use at Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring, etc. Technically race-ready except for the seat belts PLEASE NOTE: The premium for this vehicle is 5% of the hammer price. The Pilbeam MP91 Sports Racer is one of three race cars built for use in the European Le Mans Series, the American Le Mans Series, and for participation in Le Mans. It is the only MP91 to compete in Le Mans in 2003. - It features a 3.4-liter 120° V6 engine with approximately 500 hp and a Hewland NMT transmission. - Racing participation with driver Jeff Bucknum: 2002 ALMS at Laguna Seca, Road Atlanta, Daytona, and Sebring. In 2003, after the MP84 was converted to the MP91, it was raced at Le Mans, Road Atlanta and Sonoma, Mosport, and Miami. 2004: Sebring 12 Hours, Lime Rock, Sonoma, Portland. This was followed by sporadic appearances in various sports car races. 2017: Win of the "Group C Classic" Championship – last overhaul approximately 12 hours ago – DMSB car passport, Le Mans homologation, parts book, gearbox manual, and much more documented – eight dry tires on rims (four of which are new), one set of rain tires on rims, clutch assembly tool. After a successful career in Formula 1 with the BRM, Lotus, and Surtees teams, Mike Pilbeam founded Pilbeam Racing Designs in 1975. The Lincolnshire-based company quickly established itself as a leading manufacturer of hillclimb and sports racing cars. An exciting new chapter in the company's 35-year history began when the MP84 sports racing car made its competitive debut in May 1999 at the third round of the International Sports Racing Series (ISRS) at Spa-Francorchamps. This state-of-the-art SR2/LMP2 class sports car marked the marque's return to mainstream racing. The MP84-02, the first production car completed just two days before the event, won the fifth round of the ISRS at Donington, England, on July 18, 1999. Since then, the MP84 won its class in the Sports Racing World Cup series in 2000. In 2001, the European Le Mans Series (now the Le Mans Endurance Series) began, and Pilbeam has enjoyed many years of success with the MP84 and its successors, the MP91 and MP93. With five participations in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans to date, Pilbeam has established itself as a leading manufacturer. This vehicle is a classic car that is many years old and shows some noticeable signs of use and wear. Furthermore, it may have undergone more or less professional restoration, modification, and paintwork, and may have a number of cosmetic and technical defects. __________________________________________________ PLEASE NOTE: For this vehicle, the surcharge totals 10% of the hammer price. The Sports Racer Pilbeam MP91 is one of three racing cars built for use in the European Le Mans Series, the American Le Mans Series, and for participation in Le Mans. It is the only MP91 to have raced at Le Mans in 2003. It has a 3.4-liter 120° V6 engine with approximately 500 hp and a Hewland NMT gearbox. - Race participation with driver Jeff Bucknum: 2002 in the ALMS at Laguna Seca, Road Atlanta, Daytona and Sebring. In 2003, after the conversion of the MP84 to the MP91, it was used at Le Mans, Road Atlanta and Sonoma, Mosport and Miami. 2004: Sebring 12h, Lime Rock, Sonoma, Portland This was followed by sporadic appearances in various sports car races. 2017: Winner of the ‘Group C Classic’ championship - last revision approx. 12 operating hours ago - DMSB car pass, Le Mans homologation, parts book, gearbox manual and much more documented - Eight dry tires on rims (four of them new), one set of rain tires on rims, clutch assembly tool After a successful career in Formula 1 with the BRM, Lotus and Surtees teams, Mike Pilbeam founded Pilbeam Racing Designs in 1975. Based in Lincolnshire, the company quickly established itself as a leading manufacturer of hillclimb and sports racing cars. An exciting new chapter in the company's 35-year history was opened when the MP84 sports racing car made its competition debut in the third round of the International Sports Racing Series (ISRS) at Spa-Francorchamps in May 1999. This ultra-modern sports car in the SR2/LMP2 class marked the brand's re-entry into mainstream racing. The MP84-02, the first production car to be completed just two days before the event, won the fifth round of the ISRS at Donington in England on 18 July 1999. Since then, the MP84 has won its class in the Sports Racing World Cup series in 2000. In 2001, the European Le Mans Series (now the Le Mans Endurance Series) began and Pilbeam has enjoyed many years of success with the MP84 and its successors, the MP91 and MP93. With five participations in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans to date, Pilbeam has established itself as a leading manufacturer. This vehicle is a vintage model, which is many years old, with some obvious traces of use and wear. In addition, some restorative, refurbishment and painting work may have been carried out more or less professionally and there may be a large number of optical and technical defects.
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Details
Tires / Rims / Hub Caps

Tyre type:

Unknown

Body
ScratchDent
Front left bumper
Left back side section
Left back side section
Left back side section
Rear left bumper
Rear left bumper
Right back side section
Right front door

Other bodywork damage:

The vehicle was inspected during poor visibility; therefore additional surface defects may exist, The vehicle has various scratches and defects on the surface

Diverse Risse im Lack Steinschläge Kratzer Stellenweise geklebt
Interior

Other interior defects:

Traces of use

Stone hits / Windscreen
Damaged
Left headlight

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All vehicles may have additional defects due to wear, mileage or age (e.g. defect battery, oil leaks, paint defects, repaints, stone chip damage, ...)!  A road test and a viewing of the vehicle's underside were not carried out. Missing parts and accessories must be replaced at buyer's own expense.