1970 Royale RP4
The Royale RP4 is a lightweight British sports-racing car from the early 1970s, built around a semi-monocoque chassis with double-wishbone suspension and four-wheel disc brakes, weighing just 463 kg in dry trim. Designed for club and national circuit competition, this example carries extensive period documentation including expired FIA papers, race results, photographs and press cuttings. It is currently an unfinished rolling chassis project, fitted with a rebuilt 1,600cc Ford Kent Crossflow engine and Hewland Mk8 gearbox, awaiting completion.
Ownership
- 2026-02-20Auction saleSold £8,200 (≈ $10K)
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownDeceased husband of vendorpartial documentation
Had partially dismantled the car with the intention of rebuilding and preparing it for use, but passed away before the work could be completed. The car was offered for sale by his surviving spouse.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuildMass Racing Developments
The 1,600cc Ford Kent Crossflow engine was rebuilt by Mass Racing Developments; the exact date of the rebuild is not recorded. Weber carburettors are fitted.
A Lotus Twin Cam engine may also have been installed at some point, based on suggestions accompanying the car's documentation.
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