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.

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