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Winning bid
£1,600

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Highlights

  • Original condition
  • Low mileage
  • Current owner since 2011
 

The Appeal

The Vanden Plas was one of the final iterations of the Austin Allegro being given a wood and leather more luxurious interior and a rather grand front grill.
Having sat unused for around 10 years the current vendor bought the car in 2011 and brought it back to life with a thorough overhaul of all the mechanical components.
The car runs well and has been used sparingly, being driven to classic shows and for pleasure, but limited time has meant that the car is now available for someone else to take on the project who has the time and facilities to bring it back up to its full potential.
 

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered in 1978
  • Originally supplied by The Automobile Palace in Wales
  • V5c present
  • Owners manual and workshop manual
  • Part service history with large file of invoices and receipts
  • Historic Vehicle
  • MOT exempt
  • 2 keys
  • Original toolkit
  • Spare wheel and jack
  • Light restoration to bodywork and engine rebuild by previous owner
 

The Interior

  • Original Tan interior
  • Wooden dashboard with a few imperfections
  • All gauges work
  • Original radio (currently not working)
  • Seats not too bad but do have signs of wear
  • Rear picnic tables
  • Headlining sagging 
  • Door cards all in fair shape
  • Carpets have seen better days
  • Front and rear centre armrests
 

The Exterior

  • Original Brazil (Brown) Metallic paintwork
  • The main body is still solid with a few blemishes and some small areas of corrosion, in particular the front edge of the offside front wing
  • Some corrosion around the headlights and underneath the front and rear bumpers
  • Mild corrosion around the bottom of the doors
  • Wing mirrors and most chrome trim presents well including the door handles and the bumpers
  • Front grill looks good but the red of the crown emblem has worn away
  • The very rear of the chrome trim of the gutters above the doors has come away over the years
  • Small dent above the offside rear wheel arch
  • A few scuff marks and small paint chips
  • Wheels in good condition with good tyres all round 
  • Underneath had anti-corrosion treatment from new which has since been re-applied to the underside and box sections so appears good and solid
  • Lights all work and are free from any cracks or damage

The Mechanics

  • 1,485cc petrol engine
  • 5-speed manual gearbox
  • Clean engine bay with original stickers
  • Part service history
  • Many new parts fitted during current ownership
  • New rear brake cylinders and shoes
  • New brake master cylinder
  • New front brake callipers
  • New clutch master and slave cylinders
  • New clutch
  • Electronic ignition
  • Stainless steel exhaust
  • Ignition coil and leads
  • Steering rack
  • Track rod ends
  • Inner and outer CV joints
  • Rear suspension mountings
  • New headlamps
  • New alternator
  • New starter motor
  • Hydrogas topped up
  • Rocker cover gasket
  • All electrics reported to function correctly
  • The vendor advises that the car is in excellent mechanical shape, starting and driving very well with no major issues to report or advise
 

The Summary

An all-original car with very low genuine mileage that is mechanically sound and just in need of some cosmetic work inside and out to bring it back to its best.

Notice to bidders
This item is sold on an ‘As is Where is’ basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and listing descriptions are for guidance purposes only*.** Car & Classic do not warrant listing accuracy. Full inspection is recommended. Viewings are at the seller’s discretion. Buyer is responsible for delivery and collection of any item purchased.*
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All bidding, buying and offers are subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Winning bid
£1,600
No reserve
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Auction Details

  • Year1978
  • MakeAustin
  • ModelAllegro Vanden Plas
  • ColourBrazil Brown
  • Odometer39,460 Miles
  • Engine size1485cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownForest Row
  • CountySussex
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

16 Bids

Philpot••••
Bid
£1,600
20/12/22
Autosol
Bid
£1,500
20/12/22
Autosol
Bid
£1,400
20/12/22
JDF••••
Bid
£1,300
20/12/22
david-l••••
Bid
£1,200
19/12/22
martin-••••
Bid
£1,100
19/12/22
William••••
Bid
£1,000
19/12/22
mark-or••••
Bid
£900
17/12/22
GPC••••
Bid
£800
14/12/22
Transam••••
Bid
£700
14/12/22

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