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We are pleased to have one of the earliest surviving Proton's to have been registered in the UK. This example is a 1. 3 GLS Aeroback in Silver that has covered 48600 miles over its 34 years. It has had just 3 owners and was first registered on August 1st 1989. Proton cars went on UK sale in only February of that year. The most recent registered owner was a company that supplied action vehicles for the TV & film industry. They acquired the car in 2015. From a Google search of its registration number it has clearly been a starring car on Emmerdale, Brassic and on a BBC drama about homelessness 'Men Who Sleep In Cars', where it was the character car for the part played by Cesare Taurasi, there is a google screen shot of it on set below. More recently it has appeared in some of Aldi's online Christmas 2023 marketing campaign.
This car is in remarkable condition and has clearly had an easy life. The only non original items fitted are the aftermarket wheel trims. It drives very well with the Mitsubishi 1. 3 engine being a willing performer and the 5 speed gearbox providing slick changes.
Specification is gloriously basic with minimal items to go wrong. It has its original Blaupunkt radio, UK importer fitted Webasto sliding sunroof, analogue clock, mud flaps and a full size spare wheel. It does not have PAS, ABS, central locking, electric windows or even internally adjustable mirrors; I'm not sure that it even has an ECU?!
No service history has been passed on to us but in recent years it has clearly had a new exhaust system and tyres. The MOT is until December 2024 with no advisories and it is HPI clear. We have given it an oil service and also replaced spark plugs, clutch, cambelt & tensioner, fan belt, front brake pads and tailgate struts as part of our preparation.
This is a great chance to acquire one of the earliest UK Proton models that is still in very original condition and rare; according to the website 'how rare is my car' it is the only silver Proton GLS left in the UK. Inexpensive reliable retro motoring is this cars appeal and it always gets lots of attention at car meets and shows.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with your interest.
Further photos are on igmpedigreemotors. co. uk.
