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Winning bid
£6,800

1987 Nissan Silvia Turbo 'MkII'

Highlights

  • Highly original throughout including factory standard mechanicals
  • Advisory-free MOT until 5th September 2025
  • Five-speed manual
  • Just three former keepers

The Appeal

Japanese manufacturers were so far ahead of the game during the 1980s, incorporating design features most car makers wouldn't even contemplate adding to a two-door coupé for another decade. The Nissan Silvia is a case in point. The 1983-1989 S12 offered turbocharged engines, power windows, crisp "wedge" styling, pop-up headlamps and much more besides. They were light too, weighing just 1,170 kilograms, making for an engaging rear-wheel-drive chassis, especially when paired with the five-speed manual gearbox.

This 1987 example has had just three former keepers. The vendor acquired it in January 2025 and it has been in dry storage ever since. As the photographs show, it's in very good condition for its age, as well as being exceedingly original.
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History and Paperwork

  • Right-hand drive
  • 64,991 miles indicated
  • Three former registered keepers
  • MOT until 5th September 2025
  • Has been dry stored since purchase

The Condition

  • Original and well-preserved inside and out
  • Very little in the way of wear apparent, suggesting the indicated mileage to be accurate
  • No MOT advisories for corrosion
  • The bodywork looks in good order, as does the paint which the vendor tells us in in superb condition
  • OEM alloy wheels in very presentable condition
  • The cloth upholstery looks in great shape for its age and we're not advised of any excessive wear
  • All cabin electrics reportedly in good working order

The Mechanics

  • 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol
  • Five-speed manual gearbox
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Well-presented and original-looking engine compartment
  • The vendor informs us that the Nissan drives very well
  • No MOT advisories
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This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind. 
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Winning bid
£6,800
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Auction Details

  • Year1987
  • MakeNissan
  • ModelSilvia
  • ColourGrey
  • Odometer64,991 Miles
  • Engine size1800cc
  • TransmissionManual, 5 speed
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • TownCarrick-on-Shannon
  • CountryIreland
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

21 Bids

R.r••••
Bid
£6,800
02/06/25
murphy_••••
Bid
£6,600
02/06/25
R.r••••
Bid
£6,500
02/06/25
murphy_••••
Bid
£6,100
02/06/25
R.r••••
Bid
£6,000
02/06/25
murphy_••••
Bid
£5,700
02/06/25
R.r••••
Bid
£5,500
02/06/25
neil-ph••••
Bid
£5,000
02/06/25
murphy_••••
Bid
£4,900
31/05/25
mattia.••••
Bid
£4,700
31/05/25

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