"COMING TO AUCTION"
FROM
EASTERS COURT, LEOMINSTER, HR6 0DE
WEDNESDAY 13th MAY 2015
1990 BANHAM SUPERBUG
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| Estimate |
£1,400 - £1,600 |
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| Description |
Banham Superbug |
| Registration |
LLZ 5720 |
| Year |
1990 |
| Colour |
Red |
| Engine size |
1,396 cc |
| Chassis No. |
SAXXPWNJEAD626095 |
| Engine No. |
14K4CF08178633 |
From 1970 onwards, Paul Banham’s company
Banmoco specialised in converting Rolls-Royce, Ferrari 400s and Aston
Martins into convertibles.
By the late ‘80s he was offering an ‘off the peg’ soft-top Jaguar XJ6
conversion which proved particularly popular. In an interesting move,
Banham purchased the original tooling for the Ford RS200, developing it
for use on the MG Maestro chassis with rear seats in place of the
original’s mid-engine layout. Next came the Banham X99 project, a
Metro-based kit styled very closely on Audi’s concept for their TT. A
bit too close as it turned out, as VAG took exception to the design and
made Banham alter the look of the car.
Hot on its heels came the Superbug, stylistically similar to the X99
but built as a contemporary take on the Mini Moke. This popular kit sold
well, thanks to the relatively easy build and never-ending supply of
donor vehicles.
This Superbug was built around a 1990 Rover Metro GTi. Its 1,396cc
K-Series engine and five-speed gearbox gives it a lively performance
thanks to the minimal weight of the bodywork. Purchased by the vendor
for his son in 2008, it has been in storage for most of the time since
then and as a consequence will require light recommissioning before use.
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