This 2021 Birkin S3 is a beautifully finished example of the lightweight kit car, built to a high specification and offered in superb overall condition. It is powered by an upgraded 16-valve 2.0-litre Ford Zetec inline-four, which is paired with a Ford Type-9 five-speed manual transmission and Subaru rear differential. The odometer displays just 1,768 kilometres from new. This is a custom-built car with full Western Australian Department of Transport approval and registration, including exemptions for the four-point harness and passenger-side exhaust. It has never been raced. However, as a test drive prior to being road registered, it was entered in the 2020 Vintage Stampede regularity trial hosted by the Vintage Sports Car Club of Western Australia, where it won its class. Designed by South African company Birkin as a modernised various of the Series 3 Lotus 7, the S3 features independent rear suspension, offering improved handling and responsiveness. The vendor purchased the car in October 2020 when it was 60% completed, and installed the engine and gearbox as well as suspension, brakes, steering, body panels and lights. It was built to Birkin recommendations using a number of high-end components, including Wilwood brakes, Team Dynamics Motorsport wheels wrapped in Nankang Sportnex NS-2R tyres, and an Odyssey battery. The car features bare aluminium bodywork, offset by a carbon-fibre nosecone and wheel arches, while the cabin is home to a carbon-fibre dash panel, Birkin-branded bucket seats, Schroth Racing harnesses, a flat-bottom Momo steering wheel, and Stack gauges. It is currently fitted with Brooklands screens, however a new heated windshield with wipers will also be provided. The vendor notes that there are two spare switches on the console which have never been connected, and could be used for extra lights or other accoutrements. The vehicle will be accompanied by its owner’s manual, manuals for all equipment and accessories, and number of special tools and spare parts. The vendor is also supplying a comprehensive file with photos documenting the car’s full build and maintenance history. There is no known bodywork damage. The polished aluminium exterior and carbon-fibre nose and wheel arches are beautifully presented, and are free of any substantial marks or blemishes. Likewise, the purposeful cabin is in great shape, with no signs of wear on the seats or steering wheel. There are no known mechanical faults or electrical issues, and all of the controls, switches, and instruments work as intended. The vehicle is registered with full WA Department of Transport approval, valid to September 2022. No issues or warnings arose from its registration inspection. This S3’s most recent service was carried out in June 2021 by AS Motorsport. This included an engine oil, oil filter and gearbox oil change, as well as cleaning and dressing the air filters and remapping the ECU to achieve a power output of close to 200bhp At the same time, the car was given a wheel alignment and corner weighted with the driver in the car, and the brake bias was adjusted. A new cam belt was fitted prior to the installation of the engine in November 2020. At the same time, the engine and gearbox oils were changed. A beautifully finished and highly specified example of an enduring and beloved design, this 2021 Birkin S3 is offered in truly excellent overall condition. Offered for sale with only 1,768 kilometres on its odometer and frequently serviced since its completion, it represents the opportunity to acquire a thrilling ‘turn-key’ track car or weekend driver, which will no doubt provide a visceral and memorable driving experience. 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.