Wolfrace’s six-wheeled concept car up for sale
A concept car powered by two Rover V8 engines, built to promote a new style of Wolfrace alloy wheels is for sale.
The six-wheeled Wolfrace Sonic was created by Nick Butler of Auto Imagination in 1979. Only two were produced, and the other car was last seen for sale in 2010 for £1million. This car is in need of restoration, and still wears the Ferrari red paint Wolfrace requested when it was repainted in 1981. The chassis and shell have been separated, and the engine and carburettors will need a rebuild.
Current owner Peter Budgen, who bought the car when Wolfrace hit financial trouble in 1982, said he is offering it for sale without a guide price because he feels the one-off car is too difficult to value.
He said: ‘I bought it as part of a consortium, and over time became the sole owner. Unfortunately as I’m disabled I couldn’t use it much, and my son took over the rebuild. He’s just started a new job, and no longer has the time, so we’ve agreed it’s fairer on the car for it to be sold, restored, and seen again at shows.
‘We’re not entirely sure of the value, but even without a price the phone has hardly stopped ringing since we first advertised it.’