Description
A Bourne-bodied car – and one of the first Elans to go to Australia – 0202’s first owner was Bill Gates, radio presenter, pop group manager and handy weekend racer, who competed in it with considerable success, before doing something similar in a 26R. The car was later restored after a period off the road, and, more recently, came to the UK. A pair of hefty files covers its race history – including a win at Surfers Paradise – and subsequent restoration.
The car is on its original chassis with a Craig Beck twin-cam in fast road tune, a close-ratio gearbox, a slightly longer diff and solid driveshafts. The original soft top and steering wheel are present. We have been through the car with Nick Adams at Historic Racing Services, among others, and attended to a number of details. Cars with period race history that can be enjoyed today are rare. A lovely thing to leave in the competitor’s car park at Goodwood.
