Description
This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2023 on Saturday the 25th of March - Sunday the 26th of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
The Phase 1. 5 was launched in the UK in January 1988 with production ending in July 1990
Dating from January 1989, this example is in finished black and sits on black 15" alloys
Correct Phase 1. 5 interior in half-grey leather with red stitching with dark grey/ silver "Quattro" velour cloth panel inserts with a red stripe through the middle
1. 9-litre, SOHC 8-valve, belt-driven XU9JA engine producing 128bhp. 5-speed manual gearbox
Factory-fitted equipment includes electric front windows, sunroof, heating and ventilation
Recently subject to a respray, new upholstery and carpeting
Still immensely popular. No hot hatchback has ever been more beguiling to drive
