Beschreibung
LOT 543
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One of only 16 built
c. 1995 Autech Gavia Zagato Coupé
THE BEAULIEU SALE COLLECTORS' MOTOR CARS & AUTOMOBILIA
10 September 2022, 14:00 BST
Beaulieu, National Motor Museum
£30, 000 - £50, 000
c. 1995 Autech Gavia Zagato Coupé
Registration no. Not UK Registered
Chassis no. 1ZA1010301A000012
• A collaboration between Nissan's Autech subsidiary and Carrozzeria Zagato
• Delivered new in Japan
• Believed to be one of 16 produced
• Automatic transmission
Footnotes
The car on offer here is exceptionally rare, being one of an estimated 16 built. The Autech Zagato Gavia resulted from collaboration between Autech, a Nissan subsidiary specialising in the custom conversion of existing models, and the famous Italian styling and design studio, Carrozzeria Zagato. Autech and Zagato already had one collaboration under their collective belt, the Stelvio AZ-1, 104 of which were built, when they moved on to their second joint project, the Gavia.
Autech and Zagato began working on the Gavia in 1993. Basically an upgraded version of the Nissan Leopard, the Autech Gavia was powered by a turbocharged 3. 0-litre VG30DETT engine producing 280bhp, Japan's then permitted maximum. Typically fitted to the Fairlady Z sports car (300ZX in North America), it was Nissan's most potent engine at the time. Power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission.
The low-drag body was hand-formed in aluminium in the traditional manner. Only Zagato badges are to be found on the car, plus a single Gavia script on the boot. One of its most unusual features is the disc-type wheel covers, which are ducted to enable access to the valve stems.
The vendor purchased this Gavia in Japan over 10 years ago. It has 68, 000 kilometres on the odometer and was delivered new to Japan. Originally two-tone cream over bronze, the car is in driving condition, but the driver's seat is unbolted at the moment because the electrical adjusting mechanism goes forwards but not backwards.
Please note that if this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% on the hammer price. Import Duty will also be applicable at 10% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. This vehicle will also require a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival). An additional fee of £350 (plus VAT) will be charged to prepare the NOVA. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers. Please note that this vehicle is only offered with a photocopy of its old registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.
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