Highlights

• Low mileage car in classic British Racing Green 
• Only three registered keepers 
• Recent service and brake work 
• Will be sold with new MOT 
• Tidy and very smart factory-standard 135bhp 1.8 TF 

The Appeal 

The History and Paperwork

• First registered 17th April 2003 
• Three registered keepers 
• Current keeper since August 2022
• Vendor informs us that it is a well maintained car 
• Most recently serviced at 59,716 miles in August 2023
• £800 recently spent to prepare for sale 
• This work included attention to the brakes including new discs, pads and a caliper 
• Current MOT to 16th August 2024 with no advisories and 59,716 miles showing on test 
• Now displaying 59,729 miles in photographs 
• Will be sold with fresh 12 months MOT 

The Condition

• Factory standard car finished in smart British Racing Green 
• Paintwork appears original and well kept with only minor signs of use 
• Small area of delamination to front grille 
• These include some stone chips to front, some of which have been touched in 
• Bodywork presents as straight and tidy with good arches and sills 
• Black mohair roof in good order with clear screen and good colour throughout 
• Underside in good order with no structural advisories on current MOT 
• Exterior fittings in good order including lights with clear and undamaged lenses 
• Six spoke alloy wheels in very good condition with tyres in similar order 
• Black leather interior showing only slight wear typical of low mileage 
• Electric window and power steering 
• Alloy pedals and otherwise unmodified interior 

The Mechanics 

• 1,796cc 135bhp 4cyl engine 
• 5spd manual gearbox 
• Recent discs, pads and a caliper 
• Control arm also replaced 
• Recent service in August 2023 with less than 50 miles covered since 
• No contamination of oil or coolant indicating no issues with head gasket 
• No reported running or driving issues

  

  
  
  BEFORE YOU BUY
  This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
  ✓ The seller of this vehicle is registered as a business seller. And you are covered by Car & Classic’s Terms and Conditions.
  ✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted. Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
  ✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
  ✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
  ✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
  ✓ We also  check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and  it's always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer.
  ✓Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
  or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand. If requested we may refer you to a third-party shipping company who can help. For more details and to speak to the team, email auctions@carandclassic.com