Description
Lot 42
1989 Vauxhall Astra GTE 8V
Reg. no. G78 JRP
Chassis no. W0L000043LE112697
Engine no. TBC
Transmission: Manual
Mileage: 119, 874 (Indicated)
MOT: September 2023
For Sale £8, 400 Ono
In the 1980s, manufacturers were in a ‘Hot Hatch’ war on the track, stage and the road, trying their very best to produce affordable, fast cars for the masses that would win on a Sunday and sell on a Monday. The Mk. II Astra was one of those cars that got youngsters hooked on fast cars. The 8V variant, like this one, produced 130bhp and 0-60 in just 8. 5 seconds.
The Nostalgia remains here with an almost unmodified example in gleaming white paint with sunroof, the only aftermarket items being speakers in the parcel shelf. That sloped hatch body with 1980s decals and badges just takes you right back. The bodywork on the car is in fantastic order having had recent work; the wheels looking superb in white too. The underside and engine bay are in almost equally good order. The interior looks well for its age with minimal wear and the iconic digital dashboard appears to work as it should, what a brilliant feature. The vendor reports that the car runs and drives well. A very useable retro car that is bound to turn heads whatever you do with it. G78 JRP is offered with a current V5 registration document showing seven former keepers.
To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on July 1st at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU with viewing on the 29th and 30th of June, you can also join us at our Nostalgia Social cars & coffee event on June 25th. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.
Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value. For cars described as MOT exempt (pre-1983) these vehicles may need their exemption registered with the DVLA.
