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