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Royale Racing was founded in 1968 by Bob King and was basically a further development of his existing business, Racing Preparations Ltd, with a name based on its location in Park Royal, London. The RP4 was aimed at the new Motor Racing Stables F100 Championship for lightweight sports cars powered by a 1,300cc engine, however there wasn’t much support for the new championship as it appeared to compete directly with the long-established and hugely popular Clubmans Championships and it only lasted two years (1970/71). 11 RP4s (plus four RP4As) were eventually built and won the championship both years. The RP4’s big sister, the RP6, also enjoyed success and we understand that a total of nine were built.

The outstanding and competitive Royale on offer here was originally built as an RP6 (RP6/8) before being meticulously upgraded to RP17 specification for the previous owner by Peter Richardson with FIA/HTP papers being issued upon completion in 2014. Since then, it has been maintained to the highest of standards regardless of cost by Gerry Wainwright Motorsport with the ‘super reliable’ BDG being rebuilt by Craig Beck in 2022 with just five outings under its belt since. The harnesses were renewed in 2022 with the fire extinguisher system also being updated in 2023.

Previously a front runner at the Silverstone Classic - now Silverstone Festival - (headed in qualifying only by an M8F and John Burton’s B26, and in front of all the Lolas, Marchs, Osellas and other Chevrons) and more recently an outright winner at Brands Hatch in 2023 on the GP circuit in the hands of Rob Wainwright with a fastest lap of 1:30:2.

The car is accompanied by a useful spares package which includes one spare set of (MB) wheels, silencer for track-day testing, radiator, rear upright, wheel bearings, a starter motor and other sundry items.

This fabulous Royale may well be the most cost-effective way onto the Masters Sports Car Legends grid, or any other series where Chevron B19s and the like are welcome. Your early inspection is encouraged to fully appreciate the potential on offer which, in the right hands, could provide the new custodian with the opportunity to experience historic motorsport to the full.

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