- Iconic model in the LMP3 class, impressive track record

- Outstanding aeronautical build quality

- New engine, clutch and gearbox, 2020 upgrade

- Eligible for ELMS, Road to Le Mans, AsLMS and UCS

Chassis #30 was run by DB Autosport, a French team renowned in the world of endurance motorsport.

The driver's seat was entrusted to two experienced racing drivers: Matias Beche, a seasoned Swiss driver competing at the highest level of world endurance racing with eight appearances in the Le Mans 24 Hours in a prototype and a victory in LMP1 in 2014 with Rebellion alongside Nick Heidfeld and Nicolas Prost, a second place in 2012 in a Nissan Oreca LMP2 with Christophe Tinseau and Pierre Thiriet, and another third place in LMP1 in 2018 with Rebellion; the second driver is Lionel Robert, a veteran of endurance racing with seven appearances at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and a GT victory in a Porsche in 1986.

In the LMP3 category, the Duqueine D08 stands out as a serious and technically sophisticated alternative to its direct rivals: the Ligier JSP3, the Norma M30, the Ginetta LTP3 and the Adess 03. However, the D08 sets itself apart through the impeccable quality of its composite materials, a direct legacy of the core business of the Duqueine Group, equipment supplier to Airbus. The car’s major selling point lies in its eligibility for all major endurance championships. Naturally, its final eligibility remains subject to latest regulations applicable at the time of entry for each organisation. It is LMP3 Generation 1 homologated by the ACO and eligible for:

-         Michelin Le Mans Cup, LMP3, the ACO’s flagship series, bringing together LMP3 and GT3 cars across six European circuits.

-         FIA European Le Mans Series (ELMS) LMP3, leading European endurance championship and qualifying round for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

-         Road to Le Mans, support event for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the ultimate showcase, racing on the 13 km circuit as the opening event to the world’s greatest race. This chassis has already excelled there with a podium finish in the overall standings.

-         Asian Le Mans Series LMP3

-         IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge LMP3, American endurance championship

-         Masters Endurance Legends

-         Endurance Racing Legends (Peter Auto)

Another major advantage of this car is the fact that its 450 hp 5.0-litre Nissan V8 Nismo powertrain (ORECA, €49,000), its clutch and its Hewland X Trac 6-speed sequential gearbox are brand new (€10,000), with invoices to prove it.

It also had the VK 50 Upgrade carried out at Duqueine in 2020, which covers the chassis, bodywork and aerodynamics, at a cost of €60,000. This prototype comes with an additional engine requiring servicing and its specific components, a set of wheels and comprehensive mechanical diagrams. Full documentation will be provided including service logbooks, ACO/FIA homologation and racing history. The seller has informed us that delivery can be arranged by them throughout Europe via a specialist carrier at the buyer’s expense. This is therefore a racing car eligible for the most prestigious events, with the advantage of being both highly competitive and well-maintained.