Highlights

• 28,000 miles from new
• Same owner for the past 10 years 
• Manual car
• Lots of paperwork
• Original condition
• A proper collector’s item

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Although it is difficult to say where the car was before the current owner, we know that it was originally bought from Polesworth Garage 
• On the 14th of April 2000, the first owner picked up their new 200 SX
• During the following 11 years, it went through a few owners, but they all respected the car and kept it original
• The current owner acquired the car in 2011
• Originally the idea was to use it as a daily vehicle, but plans changed
• It has subsequently been in storage for the past 11 years
• Despite this, it was always kept up to date with its MOT, which helps track the mileage, proving that it is genuine
• There are a few invoices present in the paperwork
• In 2012 it goes in for its MOT and has a little bit of work done to the front brakes
• One from 2017 shows a new battery was fitted
• In 2019 it has the rear brakes seen with new pads 
• In July of 2022, it has a full service and also a new MOT put on
• There are also two keys, both with immobiliser fobs, with the spare key having the master fob
• You can also find the original Polesworth Garage tags on these keys too

The Interior

• Original interior 
• Being the touring, it is fitted with some rather fetching cream leather seats
• Both upfront, and in the rear, these seats are presented very well indeed
• You may spot some age-related marking to the front seats, but these are superficial, and no major damage is present
• The Touring version also received a nice radio and aircon
• These two features are still present, however, the latter wasn’t tested on the day of the photoshoot
• In the driver's footwell, you’ll find a lovely original Polesworth Garage overmat
• Its these little features that just show how cherished this car has been over the years 
• The headliner is in very good condition as well
• The grey carpets have been preserved over the years and as such are in great condition in the front and rear compartments
• The centre console and dash section are made from black plastic
• As the car has been in storage it has been kept out of the sunlight, meaning no harmful UV rays could damage the plastic
• As such the plastic is still in great condition 
• There are no obvious big scratches or deep gauges to the material
• The door cards also have this plastic, but also a soft touch panel
• A couple of points on the interior to point out are of course the odometer and the manual gearbox
• In the boot, you'll find a big space for all of your luggage
• There is also an original 10 CD changer, a proper piece of 00s tech
• Under the carpet, you’ll find the spare wheel and toolkit
• There is also a jack hidden behind a side panel in the boot
• Overall, the interior is presented in very good condition and ready for its next owner

The Exterior 

• Once again, the exterior is highly original
• All four alloys are in good condition, with the offside front showing a few small marks 
• It sits on four Yokohama tyres, but these have been on the car for a while and could do with changing
• the rear of the car is nicely presented with the original badges and clean light lenses 
• But the front looks very aggressive
• Its angle design and thin headlight design make for a proper looker
• The striking red paint is in very good condition
• The low chin spoiler up front looks to be in good condition
• But there is some slight marking to the offside area, just under the front fog light
• Along with some slight paint marking just above 
• As a totally unmodified car, it looks amazing 
• Whatever you wish to do with this car during your ownership, be rest assured that the car looks very good indeed
• People always admire these cars

The Mechanics 

• Fitted with a capable mechanical package 
• Under the bonnet is an unmodified and original 2.0l turbo
• The twin-cam, 16-valve, turbocharged engine works extremely well
• To get to the photo location a short drive was undertaken 
• During the drive, it was marvelled at just how quiet the cabin is whilst on the move
• There were no undue or worrying sounds present from any mechanical component
• The suspension was soft, and certainly not creaky or knocky
• It was easy to switch between its five speeds and the clutch seemed to be good
• A couple of hill starts had to be undertaken and it pulled away nicely with no apparent juddering
• Don’t forget this car has covered less than 30,000 miles
• As such most of the parts have expired little wear
• Although not in constant use, it has always had an MOT and service when needed
• You should be able to get in and drive this car straight home after collection
• Don’t miss out on this low-mileage example

Summary