2004 Noble M12 GTO-3R

KEY FACTS

• This Noble M12 GTO-3R is a rare British sports car, with supercar-baiting pace and sharp, track car handling, which is fresh from a recommissioning service.
• It is powered by a mid-rear mounted twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre Ford Duratec V6, which sends around 352bhp and 350lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels via a slick six-speed manual transmission and Quaife torque-biasing differential.
• This M12 GTO-3R was first registered with the DVLA in March 2004, and has been with its current and seventh owner for eight years.
• The odometer shows 52,513 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This M12 was specified with silver paint and interior trims, and black leather upholstery.
• It rides on a set of 18-inch split-rim alloy wheels, which are fitted with Bridgestone and Avon tyres.
• The cabin features a set of blue Willans harnesses, carbon-fibre steering wheel accents, a Sony stereo and speakers, air conditioning, and a turbo pressure gauge.
• Its original owner’s service book will be included, along with a raft of MOT certificates and maintenance invoices, and two keys.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• The car’s last MOT was conducted on 5 September 2024 at 52,522 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with no warnings or advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This M12 GTO-3R’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in September 2024 at 52,475 miles by the storage company looking after the car. The work comprised of a full service with an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the battery, cleaning various electrical connections, and replacing various bulbs, followed by an MOT inspection.
• Prior to this, the car was serviced in July 2016 at 51,845 miles, and in September 2013 at 50,574 miles, both of which were routine engine oil and filter change services.

Dates and Mileages:

• 03.2004 - Pre-delivery inspection
• 04.2004 - 1,000 miles - Gordon Lamb Motorsport, Sheffield
• 09.2004 - 4,622 miles - Noble Automotive Limited, Leicestershire
• 04.2005 - 10,139 miles - Noble Automotive Limited, Leicestershire
• 05.2006 - 12,789 miles - Noble Automotive Limited, Leicestershire
• 04.2007 - 16,243 miles - Templeton’s Sports and Performance Car Specialists
• 09.2013 - 50,574 miles - Garage TBC
• 07.2016 - 51,845 miles - Garage TBC
• 09.2024 - 52,475 miles - Garage TBC

Part Replaced During Ownership:

• Nearside indicator repeater
• Power steering cooler
• Turbocharger banjo bolts
• Turbocharger rear water pipe
• Air conditioning dryer unit
• Air conditioning trinary switch
• HVAC switch
• Heater box element
• Various screws, nuts, and bolts replaced with stainless steel equivalents
• Various coolant pipes replaced with silicone equivalents
• Exhaust downpipe wrapped with heat wrap

SUMMARY

This Noble M12 GTO-3R is a rare lightweight British sports car, which is made all the more appealing by its impressive originality. Offered with low mileage and benefitting from a recent recommissioning service, this engaging Noble is now ready to be driven, and would make an ideal track day companion, or weekend B-road blaster, for many more years to come.

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