Built at Hethel alongside the Elise S2, and sharing much of the Elise’s DNA, the VX220 was Vauxhall’s attempt to create an out-and-out sports car for the noughties. And it was brilliant. Featuring all the handling prowess and agility of the Elise, but with a more powerful engine, longer wheelbase for better stability at speed, and some extra safety features such as an airbag and ABS, it was and remains a superb little sports car.
In the possession of one owner for 20 years, this smart example is presented in very fine condition for its age, unmodified and with a comprehensive history file. We love the sporty red paintwork and those handsome factory 17-inch alloys. Under-appreciated for many years, the VX220 is rapidly being recognised for the performance bargain it really is. So why not snap up this fab little roadster – it’s the perfect machine for taking to events and attacking B-roads this summer.DD4BEfhLwLMCkTcact4p9D7WXG9nWF4RMZDPDIdi.jpg580.27 KB
The History and Paperwork
First registered in September 2002
Three owners from new
First owner was the main dealer, who apparently had it for just 350 miles
The second owner had the car until March of this year
The vendor took the car in part exchange and planned to keep it, but at 6’6” tall, they find getting in and out and actually driving the car too uncomfortable
We’re told it has been meticulously maintained and comes with a comprehensive service record
Apparently the car has always been garaged, and the condition attests to this
Extensive history file includes the original purchase invoice, many servicing and maintenance invoices, previous MOTs, a brochure and the owner’s handbooks
118,104 miles on the clock, verified by the MOT history
The car does not currently have an MOT but it will come with a fresh MOT
Longer wheelbase for improved stability at speed and when cruising
Glass-fibre reinforced plastic bodyshell, which presents in good condition, with no notable damage we could see
Smart red paintwork suits the car’s lines and appears to be in nice condition, with some minor blemishes and stone chips, as you’d expect
The removable black fabric roof panel looks to be in fine fettle, taut and neat with no sagging, damage or fading we could discern
Underneath, everything looks very clean and straight, with no major scrapes or dings to the floors or sills
The car is riding on the original, factory fitted 17-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels, which have no evidence of kerbing or lacquer peel that we could identify and wear a set of matched tyres
Very much the thinking man’s sports car, the VX220 offers incredible performance and handling for the money. More powerful, more comfortable and just as great to drive as a contemporary Elise, we think this lovely little roadster is a great proposition.
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