Description
1982 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1. 3S 'EXP' EDITION
Registration Number: ADV 366Y
Chassis Number: 44CE141252
Recorded Mileage: 42, 600 miles from new
The Limited Edition EXP S model was Vauxhall’s first special edition of the Astra, available in either black or metallic brown with an Antique Gold centre section, with either optional alloys or standard steel wheels painted in gold, and interiors trimmed in beige 'Chevron Tweed'. Other features included a transparent removable sunroof, a tinted front windscreen, sports steering wheel, front fog lamps, passenger’s door mirror, a rear wash wiper, and fitted radio/ cassette as standard.
First registered in August 1982 to North Devon, this very original EXP edition has been in the custodianship of just four owners from new, the first a Mrs. Knott from Ilfracombe (via Central Garages of Barnstaple). The Knotts kept the car for around 20 years or so until passing ownership in the early 2000s. In recent times the Astra has been well maintained and cosmetically improved as required, a new cambelt was fitted in 2016, and in the last year the cylinder head converted to use unleaded fuel.
A rare survivor, the EXP is complete with original bill of sale, dealer number plates, original sales brochure, service book and owner’s manuals, service manual, bills dating back to the 1980s, current and older MoT certificates, and UK V5C.
This motor vehicle will be sold at auction with Dore & Rees in Frome, Somerset, on Saturday 11th March 2023. For more details contact the Motoring Department via the above details.
