I contacted the seller who was indeed (JE) and he confirmed he was the original buyer and that the car was in the US.
I spoke to him some time later and he said, I seem to remember as I have lost the email, that the car had sold - I do not know who to though
In July 2014 I was sent a link to #135 being for sale. http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C504155#
Trawling through my emails I found one from the current owner (MK) in the UK which he had sent me in Feb 2013 !!! (whoops and sorry) so the entry has been out of date for a while but I have fixed that now, once again sorry for the 17 month delay !
His email read..
November 2015 - I received this email...Hi Justin, Just thought I'd let you know that I now own RS200 chassis #135, so if you want to update the database I'd appreciate it. It had been fully restored/rebuilt over 2011/12 and refinished from the grey colour Jeff had it painted in California to original white. It's remained as original in LHD and has the same red leather interior (Recaro/ fishnets). The restoration was carried out to a very high standard by renowned historic rally car specialist Ian Gwynne at BGM Sport in Brackley, and I closed the deal for it in December 2012. My contact number is 07*** ****** if you need to get hold of me for any more details. Best regards, (MK)
If you find out anything else about this car please drop me an email and I'll update the cars entry !Hi. I am the new owner of chassis number 135. Which has had the engine upgrade to 350 hp . Purchased last month at the DUXFORD H&H auction . Description to follow . Regards. (MW)
August 2021 - I have been told 135 has a new owner.
2023 - I now know the owner to be (CC).
justin.smith@rs200.org
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