Championship winning Corsa 1.4 16v Rally Car

GMC Motorsport reluctantly offer for sale their multiple class winning Opel Corsa. Built over winter 2001/2002 to a tarmac specification, it has widely competed across Scotland, Northern England and Ireland. Powered by a 1400cc 16v Bowyer Development engine, it dominated its respective classes over the '02,'03,04 & 05 seasons. Since then it has only competed in selected events due to increasing family & work commitments, it has however continued to be upgraded and developed during this 'quiet' period (see specification below). The car was built and continues to be maintained by Gerry McCafferty and Davie Hatrick of GMC Motorsport. As can be seen, it is prepared to a very high standard and with Gerry & Davie's prep skills and attention to detail, no area has been overlooked. With the build costing circa PS19k (materials only) and almost 1,500 hours of our own time, the specification and quality are notable. The car continues to be maintained irrespective of cost, again this can be seen noted in the schedule below. In addition to the quality build, the car benefits from a bespoke rear suspension design details of which are also in the specification below. This we believe has contributed to the enormous success of the car. GMC Motorsport's ethos was continued development & preventative maintenance - we didn't wait on components failing, we adopted a strict on & off event maintenance regime which ensured vulnerable parts & components were replaced periodically avoiding on-stage time loss and even retirement. With only 3 'mechanical fault' retirements since the original build, our finishing record is second to none. Usually finishing Top 15, frequently Top 10 and even a Top 5, it's no surprise this car received much attention from both spectators and fellow competitors, and given it's 1400cc engine, it deservedly gained a 'Giant killer' status! Painted in BMW 'golf yellow' and with its striking livery it's not easily missed! The shell is a 1993 L-registration and the original plate has been transferred back to the car as the team are retaining the personal plate.With family and work commitments continuing to increase, I've reached the difficult decision to sell the car and spares package. A full car specification is scheduled below. Also noted is an overview of the spares package, this is however only a summary and the package is equipped with all 'typical' spares required on any event. Preferably, I'd like to sell the car and spares together, however, if required I'm prepared to sell the car separately. Whilst the car currently sits on a tarmac specification, it could easily be converted to forest spec, indeed, many of the required components are inclusive in the spares package.The car is MSA logbooked, and currently has 11 months MOT, 6 months road tax and is fully insured for the public highway, therefore I'm happy to take any interested person 'a spin up a quiet road'! The location of the car alternates between my home and our store, both located in the Glasgow/Edinburgh central belt area. Asking Price (car): PS 9,999.00 Spares Package : by negotiation For further information, or to arrange a viewing, please don't hesitate to contact me on any of the following;Mobile : 07825 399 473 (keep trying if it rings out)Home : 01506 638 246Email : gerry@gmc-motorsport.co.uk If required, further team information can be found at; www.gmc-motorsport.co.uk Specification Shell Fully seam welded, triangulated and strengthened shell to Grp A specificationProfessionally installed 16 point weld in cage including front bulkhead/strut roll cage triangulationFront and rear strut bracesSpare wheel well removed, this avoids the unavoidable damage sustained from underneath.Carbon Fibre front arch inserts4mm lightweight Perspex windowsRoof vent with internal adjustable vents12mm aluminium sump guard with impact absorbtion rubber mounts6mm Perspex tank guardHeavy duty mudflapsLightweight fibreglass bonnet c/w air intakeLightweight doorsLightweight bootCorsa 'kit car' Super 1600 boot spoilerExternal axle stand points (suited axle stands supplied) Engine & Associated systems Bowyer development 1400cc 16v Vauxhall engine. Martin Bowyer's reputation speaks for itself, however, noted below is a brief specification of the engine;Flowed cylinder head with lightweight valves, Steel conrods, Omega lightweight competition pistons, Kent cams, solid lifters, vernier pulleys,High capacity aluminium sump, lightened & balanced crankshaft,Oil recirculation system (a necessity for high revving 16v Vauxhall engines)Lightweight flywheelJenvey Throttle bodiesMBE 967 motorsport engine managementEarly warning low oil pressure alarmAluminium fuel swirl pot 2 Facet 'Red top' lift pumps (duty & standby)1 Bosch high pressure injector fuel pumpTony Law 4-2-1 exhaust manifoldHand-built 2.5' stainless steel exhaust system Lightweight 80A alternatorHigh capacity radiatorAeroquip fuel lines throughoutNGK Racing spark plugs Transmission & clutch New Quaife (latest specification) F13 straight cut, close ratio syncro gearbox (1 event)New Quaife straight cut crown wheel and pinion gear (1 event)Quaife ATB limited slip differentialQuick-shift gear selectorHelix 200mm cera-metalic clutch Suspension Front - New Bilstien 2.25' adjustable platform coil-over struts (1 event)Rear - Recently refurbished 2.25' adjustable coil-over struts c/w compression & rebound adjustment **Tarmac springs currently fittedNew heavy duty motorsport suspension bushes (1 event)** Box section inner rear arches were fabricated for this car during the original shell prep. This allows fitting of 2.25' rear coil-over struts which allow 250mm rear suspension travel - 150mm more than the 'standard' arrangement. This upgrade transforms the rear end control. Brakes Front - Wilwood 4 pot calipers / 256mm diameter grooved disksRear - ATE 2 pot calipers / 236mm diameter disksBias pedal box c/w internal balance adjustmentAeroquip hoses throughoutHydraulic handbrakeCastrol SRF brake fluidMintex F4 competition pads Electrics Modified wiring loom with centre console mounted fusebox and control consoleShift light (7750rpm)Dual cut adjustable Rev limiter - 7800rpm soft cut / 7900rpm hard cutOil temperature, Oil pressure & voltmeter gaugesHigh power LED oil pressure warning lightPower steering4 light bonnet mounted lamp pod - fully wired and workingPeltor intercomPush button startNavigator reading lightHigh output horn Internal camcorder mount Internal FIA Approved Cobra Suzuka SeatsOMP suede steering wheelFIA Approved Sabelt 6 point harnesses2.5ltr plumbed fire extinguisher2no 2.25ltr hand held fire extinguishers. Miscellaneous Built 2001 / 2002Only 26 tarmac events since buildMaintained regardless of costPS 19,000 (material only) build cost, all labour by GMC Motorsport. Spares package Wheels - Approx 30no 14' & 15' lightweight competition wheels (revolution, compomotive etc) All wheels are fit for use (no dents or buckled), 4no are brand new (unused).Tyres - Approx 30no 14' & 15' tyres, all Michelin, Yokohama & Kumho. Tyres vary from nearly new to testing tyres. All are tarmac tyres (dry, intermediate & wet) with the exception of 4nr nearly new Yokohama gravel tyresPanels - Doors & rear bumperBrakes - Used front calipers, used rear calipers, used padsSuspension - Used front Bilstien strut assembly, Spare 2.25' springs (various lengths & poundages), tie bars, hub assembliesFuel - Fuel pumps, fuel pipe, 5 gallon jerry cansTransmission - driveshafts, clutchEngine - Engine block, cylinder headCooling - Radiator and hosesMisc - wheel bearings, wheel nuts, ball joints, gear selector, clutch cable, accelerator cable, miscellaneous hoses, pipe, clips, fuses, cable etc, racing spark plugs