Highlights
- Highly original, well-preserved and now very rare
- Two registered keepers with first keeper to 2022
- Luxurious 160bhp V6 with full leather interior
- Only 59,160 documented miles from new
- Serviced to 58,873 miles
- Fresh MOT until April 2027
The Appeal
In the 1980s, it seemed everyone was gunning for Mercedes-Benz’s saloon car crown. Toyota led the charge with Lexus, but running close behind was Honda with its superbly engineered Legend. The result of a joint venture with Austin Rover, the second-generation KA1-6 Legend was the first in the lineage to be developed specifically for European tastes.
These care are, inevitably, legendarily well built and yet survivors are in short supply, especially cars as good as this 1991 example. It is one of the last built and features the firm’s reliable 2.7L 160bhp V6 engine and luxury leather-lined specification.
The car remained with its first keeper until 2022 and has covered a shade over 59,000 miles in its 35 years. The service book shows regular attention, and along with the MOT history, it supports the low mileage. The condition is in the ‘timewarp’ category, with none of the usual sagging or deterioration you might expect of areas such as the arches, sills, headlining, trim or driver’s seat. It is a sense supported by the MOT, which runs to the end of April with no structural advisories.
This comfy and quick executive barge would make a great display at car shows or could double as an interesting daily. You’re unlikely to find another this good, so jump in and enjoy before it gets away.
History and Paperwork
- First UK-registered 2nd January 1991
- Two registered UK keepers
- Current keeper since November 2022
- Current V5C and old V5C as shown
- Service book and handbooks as shown
- Stamped service book shown in photos
- Serviced April 2022 at 58,873 miles
- Battery, tyres replaced and electrics checked in April 2022
- MOT valid April 2027
The Condition
- Burgundy red metallic paintwork in very good condition with few signs of age
- Paintwork is likely original although this is not verified so buyers should be realistic
- Light scuffs to some panels such as front nearside bumper corner as shown
- Bodywork presents well including arches, sills and panel edges
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Factory standard car with tow bar fitted at rear with electrics as shown
- Factory alloy wheels in very good condition with few marks
- New Avon tyres fitted all round in 2022
- Matching spare alloy wheel in boot as shown
- Very well-kept and unmodified interior in grey leather with wood veneers
- Leather seats present well as do carpets through cabin and boot
- Retains its original period radio cassette as shown
- Fitted with glass sunroof with some age to headlining panel as shown
The Mechanics
- 160bhp 2,675cc Honda V6 petrol engine
- Four-speed automatic gearbox
- Service history show in photos
- Serviced April 2022 at 58,873 miles as shown
- Minor advisories to note on MOT
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