Highlights

Increasingly rare, unmodified example with just 8,947 miles from new
The vendor describes the condition throughout as 'as new'
Won in a raffle and preserved for local car shows
Current MOT valid until April 2027

The Appeal

With its spirited 796cc three-cylinder engine paired to a two-speed automatic gearbox, the Suzuki Alto offered cheerful, fuss-free urban motoring in a wonderfully compact package, changing the face of city driving in its home country and becoming synonymous with straightforward, no-fuss motoring. Survivors in any condition are rare today, thanks in part to its spartan nature, so a car like this is bound to turn plenty of heads.

The current owner won this particular Alto in a raffle, intending to preserve it and display it at local car shows. The vendor proudly stands by its excellent condition. Having covered just 8,947 miles from new, a figure supported by the car's MOT history, it presents a compelling case for originality. A new timing belt was fitted in 2023, multiple oil changes have been carried out over the years, and the vendor reports that it's driving as well as it ever has.

Key Information

Mileage: 8,947 miles (supported by complete MOT history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until 27th of April 2027
Technical specs: 796cc in-line three-cylinder petrol, two-speed automatic
Paperwork: Complete MOT history and a number of service receipts

The Detail

The vendor reports that the car is in good working order
Reportedly unmodified
Bodywork is clean and well-presented
One ding on the offside rear wing noted
Paintwork is clean and well-kept
Cloth upholstery in very good condition
Gauges clean and easy to read

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