A wonderful example of the exciting Formula 3 specification single-seater, which has been owned by a former Formula 2 driver for the last 18 years. It is powered by a rebuilt TOM’S Toyota 2.0-litre ‘3SGE’ four-cylinder engine with a MoTeC ECU, coupled to a five-speed Dallara manual gearbox and a Hewland differential. When the seller acquired this Dallara F398 it was dismantled and rebuilt for educational purposes, before being set up by Piccolo Scuderia for a run at Wakefield Park. However, due to an increased workload, it was never actually driven in a Formula 3 race. The engine was rebuilt in 2004, and the car has not been driven on track since. The F398 was given a number of aerodynamic upgrades in line with new FIA regulations for 1998, including a revised nose mounting and new winglets in front of the rear wheels. This example is finished in a black and white metallic livery, with a red stripe running down either side, red mirrors, and sponsorship decals from Toyota, Agip, BumperTech, Yokohama, and Prestige Car Detailing. It sits on push-rod suspension and a set of 13-inch wheels, housing Brembo brakes and shod in Hankook Ventus competition tyres. Inside, the carbon/Kevlar composite tub is equipped with a Momo racing steering wheel, a digital speedometer and tachometer, a fire extinguisher, and a Revolution Racegear harness. The car will be accompanied by its CAMS logbook, a Dallara F398 manual, and a MoTeC ECU manual. There has been no known bodywork damage. The livery was resprayed and given a ceramic coating during the rebuild process, and it now appears to be free of any major wear. The Hankook tyres are partially used, but a brand-new set of spares will also be included in the sale. Inside, there is some minor discolouration to the Momo steering wheel, but the cockpit is otherwise in very good condition. No mechanical or electrical faults have been detected. This F398’s TOM’S Toyota engine was rebuilt in April 2004, and the car has not been used on track since. During the vendor’s ownership, the car has been resprayed and ceramic coated, the wheels have been repainted, the engine oil and brake fluid have been changed, the coolant has been switched to Evans waterless coolant, new seat belts have been installed, and new foam has been fitted in the fuel tank. This Formula 3-specification Dallara F398 is a superb example of the single-seat race car, which has been owned by a previous Formula 2 driver for the last 18 years, but has never actually been driven in competition. Benefiting from a full engine rebuild in 2004, it has not been used on track ever since, and would now make a fantastic addition to any motorsport-themed collection. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.