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Highlights

Very rare V6 Super Touring model in standard trim
Only three registered keepers from new
Highly preserved car with huge history file
170bhp car with sports suspension and close ratio box
MOT to February 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

The idea that racing on Sunday meant sales on Monday got a significant shot in the arm in the 1990s. Britain’s sales people, used to racing up and down the country’s motorways in pursuit of Xerox sales, identified with the likes of James Thompson and John Cleland as they piloted exactly the same cars around winding circuits in the BTCC saloon car series.

Vauxhall, perhaps unexpectedly, was a serious podium contender with the Cavalier and then Vectra saloons. No surprise then that Luton parlayed that success into showrooms with this car, the Super Touring. Just 1,000 were built, based on the SRi and with 2L or 2.5L V6 power. Each car got lowered suspension, traction control, a close ratio box, GSi front bumper, rear wing and a Recaro interior.

Just 1,000 were built, of which only 500 were available in red or black. This is car number 456. It is in great condition, entirely factory correct and clearly enthusiast maintained. Outside and inside, it shows few signs of its age.

There is a thick history file, assembled by its three keepers over 25 years. A long MOT to February with no advisories underlines the condition. This 170bhp saloon is a rare alternative to the better known - and more numerous ST200.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 10th October 1999 according to HPI check
Buyers will note the DVLA records 31st December 1998 registration
Only 1,000 Super Tourings were built, of which 500 were white; the remainder red or black
Three registered keepers
Current keeper since August 2016
Car number 456 of the numbered Super Touring models
Huge history file as shown in photographs
This includes invoices, receipts, tax discs and MOTs
Factory handbooks and marketing literature
Well maintained car as shown in photographs
MOT to 23rd February 2025 with no advisories and 137,181 miles showing on test

The Condition

Factory standard Super Touring that retains its original features
Black metallic paintwork very well kept with few signs of age
Due to the originality and age buyers should anticipate some light signs of use
Bodywork is straight with no accident damage reported
Common areas such as arches, sills and rear ‘doglegs’ present well
Super Touring 16in six spoke alloy wheels in well kept condition
Kumho tyres in good condition appearing to have plenty of tread
GSi front bumper and other Irmscher trim including rear wing
Lights in good order but with crack to note on nearside front headlamp
Standard factory interior in very clean, well preserved condition with few signs of wear
Recaro grey fabric front seats with matching rear bench
Cabin fittings including door cards, dials, switchgear and headlining all well kept
Unmodified factory interior including factory radio cassette system
Good carpets with Vauxhall-branded over mats
White faced dials
No structural advisories on current MOT

The Mechanics

2,500cc V6 EcoTec 170bhp Vauxhall engine
5spd manual gearbox
Thick history file indicating ongoing maintenance
Enthusiast-owned car with only three keepers
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT

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