Description
Peter Vardy Heritage offer this outstanding Austin Metro GTa 3 Door Hatchback and your opportunity to own a piece of British motoring history.
From an era where the Metro was a huge seller in Britain, with more than 1 million being sold over a 10-year production run, the Metro quickly proved popular with buyers, with a 19-year-old Lady Diana Spencer buying one of the early examples. Even then, during the early part of its production life, it was the best selling mini-car in the UK with the hatchback body shell being one of the most spacious of its time, a significant factor in its popularity. The space efficient interior was also lauded for the novel 60/ 40 split rear seat which was standard on higher specification models.
This particular example can only be described as outstanding, showing no signs of any ageing and subsequently being presented in what can only be described as time warp condition.
Originally registered by Dutton Forshaw Aylesbury on the 1st August 1989, the vehicle has covered a mere 34593 miles. Benefitting from a comprehensive Service File, this outstanding example shows a rigorous programme of maintenance throughout its 19 years of clearly very careful ownership:
Service 1078 miles Dutton Forshaw Aylesbury
Service 5932 miles Dutton Forshaw Aylesbury
Service 12009 miles Dutton Forshaw Aylesbury
Service 19600 miles Dutton Forshaw Aylesbury
Service 25117 miles Ray Smith Motor Services
Service 29176 miles IML Workshop
Service 33657 miles James Cooper Engineers
In Bright Red with Black cloth upholstery and boasting sports seats, red seatbelts, a rev counter, sports suspension, unmarked alloy wheels and GTa badging.
The vehicle is in outstanding original condition and free for any corrosion. The paintwork displays a deep lustre and is free from any ageing. The interior is outstanding with no signs of wear or marking. Graced with the proven 1275 cc A-Series engine that saw service in the classic Mini right up to the end of mini production in October 2000, the 4 cylinder Single Overhead Camshaft 75BHP engine deliveres a Top Speed of 103MPH, with the 0-60MPH dash being achieved in a respectable 11. 8 seconds.
Complete with original Dutton Forshaw number plates, tax disc holder, rear window sticker. In addition, the original Dutton Forshaw Book Pack containing Instruction, Service and Radio Manuals and Dealer directory as well as all keys and a large quantity of old tax discs and MOT certificates are all present.
With the “How Many Left” website indicating only 12 registered examples remaining in existence in the UK and Norther Ireland, this is your opportunity to own a very special piece of British motoring history for not a lot of money.
At Peter Vardy Heritage we have a passion for motor vehicles born out of an enduring history of three generations, spanning more than 90 years, with the Vardy name being synonymous for excellence. We offer a unique experience and pride ourselves on offering something truly special to our clients in the form of the finest selection of classic vehicles from our immaculately presented and heated indoor sales room. Whether enquiring from the UK, or abroad, we can provide personalised video presentations on any vehicle, outstanding workshop facilities for inspection and can arrange your transportation globally.
