Metro 6r4

jims-terrano · 18-01-2018, 00:26

Finally got my son interested in 6r4’s, he did amuse me by saying I’m surprised you dont get one. I couldn’t imagine the prices but I reckon they’ll be pots of money.
Anyhoo I’ve seen YouTube videos as late as last year using 6r4’s for hill climbs and other motor sports. Does anyone have any ideas where there will be any racing this year?

don simon · 18-01-2018, 01:03

No idea, but that really was the heyday of rallying. Absolutely bonkers with the advent of the Audi Quattro swb, Lancia Integrales, RS200s too.
MkII Escort is still my absolute favourite as they still rally today and as I had a couple of tweeked ones in my youth.

macabethiel · 18-01-2018, 06:06

A few years back (6) when my brother had his 3 litre Omega Estate written off by some nerd who ran into him he bought a Metro Turbo from the local Trade Section of a Car Supermarket for about £500 to tide him over until he found another Estate Car.

I drove it a couple of times and was amazed at what fun it was sadly he had trouble with the engine immobiliser locking him out, after 6 months the head gasket blew so he scrapped it as he is no mechanic.

An AWD Metro must be manic, only ever seen one in the flesh it was a road car.

jims-terrano · 18-01-2018, 06:59

When group B cars were still able to compeat in the big rallies I used to follow and go to see some of the special stages. Used to love the National Breakdown rally in spring and the culmination rally the Lombard RAC at the start of winter.

My parents got a brand new MG Metro back in 1988, don’t think they really understood even that was a rather special model compared to a standard metro. Felt good as a teenager driving around in one of those. To be honest build quality was pants but it did sound nice with it’s slightly sportier exhaust. There’s one on Autotrader and eBay for about £7,000 at the moment that has only done 17,000 miles.

Love a lot of the old cars but for some reason the 6r4 was specials. The thing is it didn’t really share very much with it’s family car it was very very loosely based upon. Think it only shared grill, rear lights and dashboard top

. Had this conversation with my son.

I know people still use these cars in competition and hill climbs so really fancy going to see them this year.

Banshee · 18-01-2018, 16:51

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

When group B cars were still able to compeat in the big rallies I used to follow and go to see some of the special stages. Used to love the National Breakdown rally in spring and the culmination rally the Lombard RAC at the start of winter.

My parents got a brand new MG Metro back in 1988, don’t think they really understood even that was a rather special model compared to a standard metro. Felt good as a teenager driving around in one of those. To be honest build quality was pants but it did sound nice with it’s slightly sportier exhaust. There’s one on Autotrader and eBay for about £7,000 at the moment that has only done 17,000 miles.

Love a lot of the old cars but for some reason the 6r4 was specials. The thing is it didn’t really share very much with it’s family car it was very very loosely based upon. Think it only shared grill, rear lights and dashboard top

. Had this conversation with my son.

I know people still use these cars in competition and hill climbs so really fancy going to see them this year.

I've seen one in blue and yellow at the Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon before now.

It was in racing livery as well I think

jims-terrano · 18-01-2018, 18:01

Best colours were the blue and white Computer Vision cars. There’s a Rothmans colour schemes up for auction guide price 85 to 95k

Doubt I’ll be getting one

scrumpydude · 20-01-2018, 20:35

Not been to our local rally (the Wyedean) for 2 or 3 years but there was always a few 6R4s running around there.

Seems to be more of those still running then the rest of its group B peers. Probably more 6R4s left than original production metros now. They've all dissolved by now. :-D

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18-01-2018, 00:26	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Metro 6r4 Finally got my son interested in 6r4’s, he did amuse me by saying I’m surprised you dont get one. I couldn’t imagine the prices but I reckon they’ll be pots of money. Anyhoo I’ve seen YouTube videos as late as last year using 6r4’s for hill climbs and other motor sports. Does anyone have any ideas where there will be any racing this year?

18-01-2018, 06:06	#3
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	MG Metro 1.3 Turbo A few years back (6) when my brother had his 3 litre Omega Estate written off by some nerd who ran into him he bought a Metro Turbo from the local Trade Section of a Car Supermarket for about £500 to tide him over until he found another Estate Car. I drove it a couple of times and was amazed at what fun it was sadly he had trouble with the engine immobiliser locking him out, after 6 months the head gasket blew so he scrapped it as he is no mechanic. An AWD Metro must be manic, only ever seen one in the flesh it was a road car.

18-01-2018, 01:03	#2
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	No idea, but that really was the heyday of rallying. Absolutely bonkers with the advent of the Audi Quattro swb, Lancia Integrales, RS200s too. MkII Escort is still my absolute favourite as they still rally today and as I had a couple of tweeked ones in my youth.

18-01-2018, 06:59	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	When group B cars were still able to compeat in the big rallies I used to follow and go to see some of the special stages. Used to love the National Breakdown rally in spring and the culmination rally the Lombard RAC at the start of winter. My parents got a brand new MG Metro back in 1988, don’t think they really understood even that was a rather special model compared to a standard metro. Felt good as a teenager driving around in one of those. To be honest build quality was pants but it did sound nice with it’s slightly sportier exhaust. There’s one on Autotrader and eBay for about £7,000 at the moment that has only done 17,000 miles. Love a lot of the old cars but for some reason the 6r4 was specials. The thing is it didn’t really share very much with it’s family car it was very very loosely based upon. Think it only shared grill, rear lights and dashboard top . Had this conversation with my son. I know people still use these cars in competition and hill climbs so really fancy going to see them this year.

18-01-2018, 18:01	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Best colours were the blue and white Computer Vision cars. There’s a Rothmans colour schemes up for auction guide price 85 to 95k Doubt I’ll be getting one

20-01-2018, 20:35	#7
scrumpydude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South West Vehicle: 2002 Teranno 3.0 Posts: 161	Not been to our local rally (the Wyedean) for 2 or 3 years but there was always a few 6R4s running around there. Seems to be more of those still running then the rest of its group B peers. Probably more 6R4s left than original production metros now. They've all dissolved by now. :-D Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk