1964 FORMOSA 120 GR LHD

The closest you'll get to a 1950s Le Mans racer without selling your house.

Some classic cars are admired.

Some are driven.

And then there are cars like this – machines that make complete strangers walk across a car park just to ask:

"What on earth is that?"

The Formosa 120 GR captures everything that made the great sports racers of the 1950s so unforgettable. Long bonnet, flowing wings, exposed cockpit and just enough noise to make every tunnel an event.

It isn't trying to be a Ferrari or a Jaguar.

It is something much rarer – a factory-built Formosa, correctly registered as such and built around proven Triumph Vitesse mechanicals, giving you all the charm of a hand-built British sports car with affordable maintenance and readily available parts.

Specification

Year: 1964

Model: Formosa 120 GR

Steering: Left Hand Drive

Engine: Triumph Vitesse 1600cc Straight-Six

Transmission: 4-Speed Manual

Mileage: 29,300 miles

Fuel: Petrol

Colour: Silver with Cream Racing Stripes

Historic Registration

Factory Built

Unlike many specials and replicas, this is a genuine factory-built Formosa, correctly registered as a Formosa and retaining its historic status.

The design is inspired by the great endurance racers of the 1950s while maintaining its own unique identity and unmistakable presence.

Mechanical Condition

The car starts effortlessly from cold, idles beautifully and pulls strongly through every gear.

Recent maintenance includes:

• Aluminium radiator
• Alternator
• Water pump
• Clutch
• Master cylinders
• Brake discs & calipers
• Fuel pipes
• Brake lines
• Radial tyres

The carburettors have been rebuilt and tuned, producing the unmistakable soundtrack of the Triumph straight-six through a stainless steel exhaust system.

All gauges operate correctly and the gearbox changes smoothly, making this a classic that can genuinely be enjoyed rather than simply admired.

Modern Upgrades

Discreet improvements make ownership easier without compromising originality:

• Electronic ignition
• Battery isolator
• Hazard warning lights
• USB charging port
• Additional driving lights
• Black mohair tonneau cover

Twin stainless steel exhausts, bucket seats and a wood-rim steering wheel complete the authentic period experience.

Condition

The car presents beautifully throughout and photographs exceptionally well.

It has been carefully maintained and benefits from excellent bodywork and a very solid chassis.

As with any well-enjoyed historic vehicle, there are a few minor cosmetic imperfections, including a small stone star on the bonnet and a light scratch, none of which detract from the overall presentation.

Additional high-resolution photographs, cold-start video and driving videos are available upon request.

Why Buy a Formosa?

Because you'll never park beside another one.

Because every fuel stop becomes a conversation.

Because every tunnel becomes a concert hall.

And because while everyone else is chasing predictable classics, you'll be driving something with genuine character, timeless proportions and one of the sweetest sounding British straight-six engines ever built.

Location & European Delivery

The vehicle is currently located in Scotland, United Kingdom.

For the convenience of European buyers, the owner can deliver the car to Rosyth Ferry Terminal, where it can be shipped directly to Zeebrugge, Belgium, making transport to mainland Europe straightforward and uncomplicated.

Bavarian Old School is happy to assist throughout the entire purchase process.