It’ll be limited to just 12 models and priced at close to £800k each, but presents a unique opportunity to own an imitation of a Pikes Peak record-breaker
After witnessing its Type 62-2 storm to victory in the 2023 Exhibition Class of the legendary Pikes Peak hill climb, Radford has now introduced a limited-run ‘Track Car Edition’ for 12 lucky customers to experience the visceral fury in all its glory. Prices will start at £798,000 (or a million dollars) each. Or you assemble an army of nearly 100 Citroën Amis instead. Just a thought.
The Track Car Edition has seen a multitude of upgrades from the standard Type 62-2 model, including a reworked chassis and a wider body which inherits a full carbon composite monocoque. The underbody design has also been reconstructed for racing duties, and aided by new subframes, suspension systems and a rear spoiler which looks like it belongs to a dystopian cosmic vehicle from the year 2875.
Are you ready for the numbers? Right. Its supercharged 3.5-litre V6 puts out 710bhp and punches the 861kg body to 60 in 2.2 seconds en route to a top speed of 160mph. Just let those statistics marinate for a second before you come to the realisation that, despite its relatively low top speed, the Track Car Edition will have you screaming for dear life within seconds. This thing is no joke. It’s almost as serious as Carlo Ancelotti and his eyebrows in every interview… ever.
In addition to getting a fully-fledged, no-holds-barred racer, customers will also be closely involved in the entire creation process and, once development is complete, can work alongside Radford’s mechanical team (including Jenson Button no less) to tailor their vehicle for specific events. Fancy attempting a lap record at Laguna Seca, or blowing the mind of your nine-year-old at the Nürburgring? Oh yes, Radford does indeed offer the Track Car Edition as both a single and two-seater.
Co-founder of Radford Motors, Ant Anstead, said: “Under the skin of each Radford Motors Type 62-2 Track Edition is a highly tuned supercar that leans into our F1 partners and engineers as well as Colin Chapman’s ethos of simplifying everything and adding lightness.
“Our cars are some of the lightest supercars on the planet and offer an exhilarating driving experience that we believe has been lost in recent years. As increasingly complex features seem to be added more and more by many car manufacturers, Radford Motors works to actively remove them.”
Having originally been formed in 1948 by Harold Radford as a coachbuilder, the company partnered with established brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce, even going on to create bespoke Minis during the ‘60s. After lingering in liquidation and facing numerous issues thereafter, Radford relaunched with a vengeance in 2021 and its Type 62-2 is a signal of its intent to stay. Who said low-volume British sports car suppliers are dead and buried?
