Facebook was buzzing this week when MST (MotorSport Tools) teased us with news of a new build Metro 6R4 for the historic motorsport enthusiast.
I have a particular soft spot for the 6R4 and it invokes some very special memories for me. It was 1985 when I moved into marketing and public relations and my employer was a sponsor of the Lombard RAC Rally. I was given a press pass which allowed me access to all the special stages as well as Rally HQ. The Metro 6R4 was the latest Group B rally car to hit the scene, though unfortunately rumors were beginning to circulate that Group B was doomed. Tony Pond and Rob Arthur piloted the car to 3rd place.
Many years later (around 20) I was fortunate enough to be able to drive Tony Ponds 6R4 through the streets of Bradford for an unusual event which saw rally cars driving a street course through Bradford City Centre (If you look carefully, you can find it on YouTube). It is the only Group B rally car I have driven and it is without doubt one of my life’s motoring highlights.
I love rally cars of this period and often ponder which I would own, given a lottery win. It would need to be a big win as I would find it hard to choose between the Peugeot 205 T16, Lancia Stratos, Audi Quattro and the 6R4. I still don’t think there has been a more exciting period of car development in the rallying world.
The post that caused the commotion was by MST who are well known Welsh builders of Ford Escorts for road, rally and track. Such was the interest that in just 48 hours the post received 2 500 comments (mostly offering kidneys for sale) and was shared almost 4 000 times.
The post, shown below contained only limited information
***The All New 6R4 coming soon!***
Yes brand new road registered 6R4s are going into production, mid engined V6, 4-wheel drive, sequential gearbox, all new carbon fibre body kit based on the original classic
Hand built in Wales, with Innovate Composites
Please contact us to register your interest for 2024
No details of the cars specification were revealed so I contacted the company who have been overwhelmed by interest in the project. They have promised to keep me informed and I shall write a follow up as soon as more information becomes available.
If you are into your early fast fords then you should visit their website and if you want a new 6R4 then get your order in early. And when you take delivery give me a call so that I can do a feature.
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