1998 Riley and Scott MK III - LMP1

For Sale: 1998 Riley & Scott Mk III – Chassis 015 (LMP1 Prototype)

A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic privateer Le Mans Prototypes of the late 1990s — the Riley & Scott Mk III chassis 015. Campaigned in-period by Solution F and Riley & Scott Europe, this car boasts a genuine two-time Le Mans 24 Hours history and a race-winning pedigree. Freshly rebuilt, fully documented, and ready to return to competition.

Provenance & Race History

Chassis 015, 1998 Riley & Scott Mk III LMP1

Entered by Solution F in the 1998 ISRS and Le Mans 24 Hours

2 x Le Mans starts (1998 & 1999)

Winner: 1998 Kyalami ISRS (2h30) with Policand/Formato

Extensive international race history across ISRS, Le Mans, Petit Le Mans, and more

Technical Specification

Engine

5.8L Ford Windsor V8 with slide throttles

Built by Kinetic Racing Engines (USA), one of the original period suppliers

Supplied brand new with 0 miles, dyno tested and race ready

Gearbox

Hewland LSG gearbox, completely rebuilt by PDS Racing with all-new internals

0 miles since rebuild

Safety & Certification

Full crack test completed January 2025, valid until 2027

Premier Fuel Systems fuel tank, new in 2024

OMP CESAL 3 fire extinguisher, new in 2024

New seat belts (Feb 2025), valid until 2030

Electronics & Systems

Motec M130 ECU with Motec CDL3 dashboard

Optional traction control (installable subject to regulations)

AP Racing air jacks (x4)

Brakes & Running Gear

Alcon brake calipers

AP Racing steel discs

Spares & Equipment

2 x brand new wheel sets (manufactured 2024)

Wheel nut socket

Spare front splitter

Highlights

Two-time Le Mans 24 Hours entrant

Race-winning chassis with significant ISRS history

Fresh engine & gearbox, both with zero running time

Safety systems and crack test fully current

Turnkey package, ready for historic racing or high-profile events

This is a rare chance to own a genuine late-90s prototype with period history at Le Mans, Petit Le Mans, and across the ISRS. With its recent rebuild and fresh components, chassis 015 is race-ready and eligible for premier historic endurance events worldwide including Peter Auto LeMans Legend and Endurance Racing Legends.

Period Race Results

Year: 1998

Date Race No. Chassis DriversEntrantResult

3.5.1998 Prequalifying Le Mans 21 Riley & Scott Mk III # 015 Beltoise / Gache Philippe Gache 29th

17.5.1998 2 h 30 min Brno 19 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Beltoise / Gache Solution F 4th

7.6.1998 24 h Le Mans 21 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Gache / de Radigues / Gardner Solution F DNF

4.7.1998 2 h 30 min Misano 19 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Beltoise / Gache Solution F 2nd

19.7.1998 Tourist Trophy 19 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Beltoise / Gache Solution F DNF

6.9.1998 2 h 30 min Nürburgring 19 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Beltoise / Gache Solution F 4th

19.9.1998 2 h 30 min Le Mans 19 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Beltoise / Gache Solution F DNF

10.10.1998 Petit Le Mans 21 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Beltoise / Gache / Policand Philippe Gache DNS

6.12.1998 2 h 30 min Kyalami 19 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Policand / Formato

Solution F 1st

Year: 1999

28.3.1999 2 h 30 min Barcelona 31 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Gache / Formato

Riley & Scott Europe DNF

11.4.1999 500 km Monza 31 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Gache / Formato Riley & Scott EuropeDNF

2.5.1999 Prequalifying Le Mans 31 Riley & Scott Mk III Series 2 #015 Formato / Gache / Apicella / Fellows Riley & Scott Europe 26th

13.6.1999 24 h Le Mans 31 Riley & Scott Mk III Series 2 #015 Gache / Formato / Thévenin Riley & Scott Europe DNF

18.7.1999 Tourist Trophy 31 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Formato / Gache / Lagorce Riley & Scott Europe DNF

1.8.1999 2 h 30 min Brno 31 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Gache / Formato / Lagorce Riley & Scott Europe DNA

5.9.1999 2 h 30 min Nürburgring 31 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Gache / Lagorce Riley & Scott Europe DNF

19.9.1999 2 h 30 min Magny-Cours 31 Riley & Scott Mk III #015 Gache / Lagorce Riley & Scott Europe DNF