Highlights

• 5.0L V8 powerplant with 5-speed automatic transmission
• Classic colour combo of silver with red interior
• Highly original with no known modifications
• Valid MOT until July 2024

The Appeal

This example comes to us in highly original condition, with a stylish combo of brilliant silver and ruby red, and a valid MOT until July 2024.

The History and Paperwork

• First registered in 2003
• 3 previous owners recorded by the DVLA
• In current ownership since July 2022
• Currently indicates 90,490 miles according to the vendor
• The car has a valid MOT until July 2024
• Paperwork file includes:
  • V5c document
  • MOT test certificates dating back to at least 2009
  • A selection of sales paperwork
  • Some invoices
  • The vendor informs us that the car also has a full service history

The Interior

• Original red leather interior (Trim code 207A)
• Plenty of options including:
  • Mobile telephone system
  • Premium sound system
  • Built-in infotainment screen
  • Full air-conditioning
  • Electric seats, mirrors and windows
• Dashboard is clean with all instruments appearing in good order
• We’ve not been informed of any faults with the internal options
• Steering wheel presents nicely with only light wear
• Upholstery in good order with light patina and marking
• Door cards are clean and pleasantly-presented
• Carpets are well-kept with only light marking
• Headlining is in good condition
• Boot is clean, as is the stowage for the retractable hardtop

The Exterior 

• Attractive Brilliant Silver Metallic paintwork (code 744U)
• Bodywork in good order with no dents or dings
• Paintwork appears good - with some wear to the car’s lower extremities
• Some light chips and marks in places, commensurate with age
• Glasswork and lenses look sound with no faults we can spot
• The car’s trims and branding are all present and correct
• The vehicle is sat on its original alloys, which look in good order
• Shod in a full set of Pirelli tyres which are in good condition
• Underside is in good order with light signs of wear and some surface corrosion
• We note some corrosion is developing on the rear arches

The Mechanics 

• 5.0L V8 powerplant
• 5-speed 5G-TRONIC automatic transmission
• The car has not had any significant modifications
• The vendor informs us that the car is running exactly as expected
• We’ve been informed of no leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
• The MOT is valid until July 2024

Summary