Lot 2
THE #1 NZ TERMINATOR / ESSLINGER
Ended
Timed Auction
Timed Online Only *3x Midget Cars, Trailer, Etc* Auction - Sale 505, on Behalf of the Estate of Colin Lea, closing from 7pm on Thursday 15th December
Description
This car was built in 2000 by Mike Robins for owner Ron Kendall where a 155cuin Esslinger engine was fitted. It was successfully driven by Ron's Son Michael for two seasons and won the 2001 NZ Midget Championship. The Team took the car to Australia that same year to compete in then Australian Midget Champs where Michael was placed 2nd and a busy year where the car was also campaigned successfully in the United States Midwest in 2001. On return to NZ, Circa 2002 Eric Beardmore bought the car as a "roller" off Ron and campaigned it with Fontana Power till the 04 / 05 season end in 2006 when it was put in a corner and retired. In 2017 with the help from the original builder Mike Robins, Ron Kendall and Eric Beardmore the car was rebuilt to original specs, except now sporting a 161cuin Esslinger engine. The car has been in the late Colin Lea's ownership since 2018 comes With Spare Right Rear Wheel.
Quantity
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