Highlights
- Low 55,000 miles from new
- Two registered keepers
- Restored car in factory condition trim
- One of 167 UK registered, Bertone-built GTEs
- Extensive service and maintenance records
- Rare to find in this condition and mileage
The Appeal
With its digital dashboard Vauxhall’s Kamm-tailed Astra Mk2 GTE was the discerning alternative to Ford’s more blue collar XR3. The four seat convertible was even designed and built by none other than Bertone.
Just 6,764 were completed and only 167 remain registered in the UK. Of those, just 21 are on the road. Here is a very early one, a 115bhp 8V classically finished in the model’s signature white.
It is a very low mileage car that has been meticulously cared for by its two registered keepers. The current one bought it in 2010 and commissioned an extensive, professional restoration that prioritised factory-correct originality. The result is a car that shows exactly why the Mk2 GTE was so beloved of period hot hatch enthusiasts. From that fully working high tech dashboard to the white alloy wheels, this great example is a fully immersive 80s experience.
This car has the makings of one of the best of the handful of remaining GTE convertibles. With demand for 80s classics on the rise, this one not to miss.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 14th September 1988
- Two registered keepers
- Current keeper acquired the car in 2010 at 51,000 miles
- Professional restoration commenced follow purchase
- Original service book with lots of stamps as shown in photographs
- Service book and MOT history verifies the low mileage
- Independent records show 167 convertibles in the UK, of which only 21 are on the road
- The GTE convertible was designed and built by Vauxhall and Opel by Bertone
- This is an early example as verified by the Bertone chassis plate
- Handbooks in good condition
- Large number of invoices covering servicing and maintenance work
- Last MOT expired March 2024 with 55,390 miles showing and no advisories
The Condition
- Signature GTE white bodywork in good order following restoration
- Factory correct condition inside and out
- Paintwork in good order with bodywork similarly well kept
- Retains its classic white alloy wheels in good, refurbished condition
- Fitted with original supplying dealer plates
- Black folding roof well kept with clear rear screen and tonneau
- Grey velour interior with red pinstriping well kept with seats in good condition
- Driver’s door card shows light wear but otherwise interior is very good
- Philips radio cassette with cassette storage including period players
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
The Mechanics
- 1,998cc 115bhp 8V 4cyl GM engine with fuel injection
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Low mileage verified by MOT records and service history
- Extensive service history with many stamps in book
- No reported running or driving issues to advise
- No mechanical advisories on last MOT
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