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Your chance to own a rare, reliable and low-mileage classic car requiring no work - insure it and drive away! .................................................. ........................ Less than 600 of these great little cars were brought into the country. This lovely example has done a genuine 8500 miles, is MOT'd until 31st August 2009 and taxed to the end of February 2009. It is ready for its new owner to drive home. The car is currently insured fully comp, on a Classic Policy, at only £85. 00 per annum. And, with the 1231cc engine returning nearly 50 miles to the gallon, she is extremely economic to run................................................ The Jazz is a ‘city’ car of compact dimensions that offers a spacious interior and excellent performance and visibility. UK imports of the Jazz commenced in 1984 and whilst it was known as the City in most markets (including Japan) in the UK the car was renamed Jazz because Austin Rover already used the City name. Engineering followed conventional Honda practice and took its cues from the early Civic. The wheelbase was the same and the overall length very similar. The Jazz was fitted with a 1231cc engine derived from the Civic unit but featuring a 12 valve ‘CVCC’ cylinder head. With 56bhp it was a lively performer and a 5-speed manual gearbox was specified as standard in the UK which allowed for relaxed motorway cruising. It was in height that the Jazz was different. The styling was an early exponent of the vogue for boxy, tall cars, popularised in the UK by the Fiat Uno. Other styling features were the distinctive shape of the wheel-arches and the prominent black headlight surrounds. An off-centre front grille completed the rather avant-garde appearance. Inside the boxy shape and high roofline contributed to excellent interior space. The steeply raked bonnet and a high seating position allowed excellent visibility.
