Beschreibung
Please note: This car is NOT available to buy before the Auction. We offer Commission bids, telephone bids and Internet bidding.
This, and over 30 other classic cars, and related spares will be offered for auction on 25/ 26 March 2022 at our new venue Showell Farm, near Chippenham, SN15 2NU. Fully illustrated catalogue at Richard Edmonds Auctions website.
Reg. no. A460 VWN
Chassis no. JN10MJC31U0016761
Engine no. L24-550706
The fourth-generation ‘C31’ Datsun Laurel debuted in 1980, bringing a cleaner look for the company’s luxury saloon. A wide range of engines were available, with the straight-six petrols and diesels proving most popular in European markets. However, despite their generous equipment levels and excellent reliability, large luxury Japanese cars were still not sold in large numbers in the UK, with the vast majority of Japanese cars sold here being smaller economy models. The Laurel therefore is something of a rarity on our roads today.
This 1983 Laurel is powered by the 2. 4-litre straight six petrol engine, driving through a manual gearbox. With ample power and a smooth nature, this engine – an export-only fitment – perfectly suits the nature of these cars. This Laurel was inherited by the vendor from a late uncle in April 2019 and recommissioned for use following a period of storage; including a new clutch at a cost of around £665. MOT’d every year in the vendor’s ownership, it has only covered around 600 miles in the last three years, as evidenced by the accompanying MOT certificates. In generally good condition, it does have some minor blemishes and repairs, commensurate with the age of the car. This rare Japanese classic comes with a current V5C and the aforementioned MOT certificates.
