Highlights

Very rare to find in this original, unmodified condition
Low mileage for year
Well preserved white with matching roof and grey fabric cabin
Reportedly solid and has never been welded
Current keeper since 2004
MOT valid to September 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

Light, nimble and stylish, in 1988 when the original Vitara arrived, there was really nothing quite like it. Where its rivals looked like they could go offroad, but largely couldn’t, the Vitara was a proper mud-plugger with AWD and hi/lo ratio transmission.

This 2dr soft top adds summer versatility to the package. It is also supplied with a factory fibreglass hard top. Finished in white with a well-preserved grey fabric interior, it is a remarkably unmolested example that we’re told has never been welded.

The vendor acquired the car in 2004 and tells us that it has been in storage for the last three years. There is some service history and a pile of MOTs to support the low mileage. Buyers have the transparency of a recent MOT with no advisories. It runs to September 2026. An interesting find for lovers of quirky, capable offroaders.

History and Paperwork

First registered 8th November 1995
Registered on Q plate
Four registered keepers
Current keeper since March 2004
Current MOT to 22nd September 2026 with no advisories
Vendor states that car has recently been in storage for three years
No known modifications to the vehicle we are told
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The Condition

Factory standard Vitara 2dr soft top in white
Generally well kept paintwork for age with some marks to note in photos
Buyers should be realistic about condition due to age
Bodywork presents well as shown with good panel fit
Tow bar to rear and bull bar to front
Fitted with Suzuki mud flaps
White vinyl roof in fair condition with some staining and age to note
Black fibreglass hard top included
No structural advisories on MOT
Vendor states that vehicle has never required welding
Five spoke alloy wheels in good general condition as shown with some kerbing
Fitted with Pirelli tyres
Grey velour fabric four seat interior in very good condition for age
Retains period Clarion radio cassette
Trim and interior switchgear present well for age

The Mechanics

1.6-litre petrol 4cyl engine
5spd manual transmission
Hi/low transfer box
Engine runs well we are told
Vendor states that all components function as they should
We are told that there are no known faults and car can be driven away immediately
No advisories on MOT

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