2005 NOBLE M12 GTO-3R

KEY FACTS

• A smart example of the rare and highly capable British sports car, presented in an ever-popular colour scheme and boasting a selection of desirable modifications.
• It is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6, now producing 383hp, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and Quaife torque-biasing differential.
• The car was exported to Italy in January 2021, though it has never been re-registered.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This M12 was specified with grey paintwork, grey leather upholstery and cream interior trim.
• The cabin features a set of Willans harnesses, a Sony stereo, air conditioning and a turbo pressure gauge.
• Since it left the factory, the car has been equipped with powder-coated black wheels and yellow brake callipers.
• Its engine has been re-mapped and fitted with a larger intercooler, and now produces 383hp.
• Its original owner’s manuals and service book will be included, along with a raft of MOT certificates and maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The bonnet has been resprayed to rectify some light stone chips and a hairline crack, and the grey finish is now in excellent overall condition.
• Inside, there are some minor creases in the driver’s bolsters, but the grey leather upholstery is otherwise in great shape.
• The fan and air conditioning system are not currently functioning, but there are no other known electrical or mechanical faults.
• The most recent MOT test was on 8 February 2021 at 39,172 miles, which resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

This Noble’s most recent service was carried out at around 42,000 miles, when the previous owner changed the engine oil and cambelt.

Dates and Mileage:

• 27/07/2005 - 55 miles - Kerridges Ltd (Pre-delivery)
• 22/09/2005 - 1,349 miles - Kerridges Ltd
• 12/05/2006 - 5,958 miles - Kerridges Ltd
• 28/10/2007 - 12,170 miles - Kerridges Ltd
• 30/12/2008 - 13,395 miles - Rawlinson Renault
• 20/04/2010 - 15,930 miles - Rawlinson Renault
• 18/05/2011 - 19,160 miles - Jetstream Motorsport
• 02/08/2012 - 20,691 miles - Jetstream Motorsport
• 16/05/2014 - 24,052 miles - Jetstream Motorsport
• 28/09/2016 - 32,783 miles - Jetstream Motorsport
• Unrecorded - 42,000 miles - Self-service

SUMMARY

This Noble M12 GTO-3R is a thrilling lightweight British sports car, which is made all the more appealing by its remapped engine and various styling tweaks. Offered with low mileage and a solid maintenance history, this engaging Noble would make an ideal track day companion, but is also ready to enjoy on the road immediately.

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