Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March - Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
Introduced to the public in September 1979, the front-wheel drive Opel Kadett D marked a new chapter for the model, with the SR positioned as the sporting variant in response to contemporary hot supermini rivals, and now a scarce sight in the collector market
Registered in Germany in June 1980, this early example is identifiable by the lower boot lock position and spent much of its life with a long-term collector before being imported from Germany by the current owner in 2021, followed by a recommissioning in 2022 including refurbishment of the running gear
Treated to a fresh coat of white paint in 2022 retaining its original panels and correct SR detailing including black body kit and wheel arch extensions, roof spoiler, Recaro front seats, rev counter and period correct exterior mirrors
Powered by the 1. 3-litre petrol engine driving through a manual gearbox to the front wheels. Recently serviced including engine oil, gearbox oil and coolant in November 2025, with cambelt and water pump replaced in 2023
Sensible upgrades from standard specification include the fitment of a 5-speed manual gearbox and a Weber carburettor with manual choke, with the original 4-speed gearbox and VV carburettor included within the sale
38, 220km (23, 750 miles) indicated at the time of cataloguing, with four years current ownership, the car will be supplied with a fresh MOT and benefits from careful use since recommissioning
A rarely seen early Kadett D SR, offered with desirable period features, modest upgrades and low mileage credentials, making it an appealing choice for those seeking a characterful and usable example of Opel’s early front-wheel drive era
Sensibly guided, we encourage your inspection at our NEC March Sale
