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The first of two RNR2s built, this was the example raced in 1970 by Roger Nathan himself. He scored two victories before retiring the car in August of that year. It was subsequently sold to France where it was eventually acquired by restorer and historic racer Yvan Mahé. He worked his magic on the car and briefly campaigned it during the 1990s before he sold it on. The current owner bought the car in 2005 and had it repainted in Nathan's original livery.
Between 2005 and 2007, he campaigned the Astra in select CER (Classic Endurance Racing) events. Among them was the 2006 round at Donnington, where the car was reunited with Roger Nathan himself. On the occasion of the launch of his new autobiography, Nathan stepped back behind the wheel of a racing car for the first time in 36 years.
Recognising the (historic) value of the highly original Astra, the Swiss owner opted to retire the car from active service soon after. Focusing on racing his other cars in historic events, he has now decided to consign the car to the RM Auctions 2012 London sale on October 31st. The rare machine is offered without reserve at an estimate of GBP 70,000 - 90,000.
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