1964 Lightburn Zeta - Zeta Sports

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The London Auction event, 31 October 2026.

Pint-sized, two-seat roadster produced by Lightburn in Adelaide, Australia

One of only 28 examples of the Zeta Sports; all built in 1961 but unsold until 1964

Formerly part of The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum in Georgia, United States

Purchased by the vendor in February 2013 and relocated to Belgium

Houses a 498-cc two-cylinder Fichtel & Sachs engine producing 18.5 horsepower

Lightburn made its name as a maker of cement mixers and washing machines but attempted to establish itself as a car manufacturer with the launch of the Zeta. These microcars were offered in saloon and pick-up truck body styles, or the more rakish Sports roadster.

Just 363 vehicles were produced in total, only 28 of which were the Sports model. All were built in 1961 but, strangely, weren’t sold until three years later. This delightful red example, complete with a black folding roof, was first registered in September 1964 before joining the ranks of The Bruce Wiener Microcar Museum in Georgia, United States.

Acquired by the vendor in February 2013 and imported into Belgium, this Zeta Sports is bound to draw more attention and curious glances than any modern supercar.

Please note this lot has entered the UK on a temporary import bond, which must be cancelled either by exporting the lot outside of the UK on an approved Bill of Lading with supporting customs documentation or by paying the applicable VAT and import duties to have the lot remain in the UK.

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