Highlights
- Highly original example down to its original Metro rubber mats
- Working sunroof
- MG Metro Pepperpot wheels with matching spare
- Hydro elastic suspension reportedly holds perfectly
- Tax and MOT exempt
The Appeal
The Austin Metro was British Leyland's answer to the supermini revolution of the late 1970s and early 1980s, designed as the spiritual successor to the iconic Mini. This 1984 example represents the Metro in its purest form, powered by the venerable A-Series 998cc engine that provided sprightly performance in such a lightweight package.
This Metro stands out with its attractive Opaline Green metallic paintwork, which makes a refreshing change from the more commonly seen beige examples. The vehicle presents in very good condition throughout, with a particularly well-preserved interior, and benefits from desirable features such as a working sunroof and the stylish MG Metro Pepperpot wheels.
It's increasingly rare to find such a well-preserved example of this once ubiquitous supermini. A real blast from the past, don't miss the chance to make it yours.
It's increasingly rare to find such a well-preserved example of this once ubiquitous supermini. A real blast from the past, don't miss the chance to make it yours.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1984
- Currently showing 62,570 miles on the odometer
- Tax and MOT exempt
- Comes with some history, invoices and original manuals
- Original dealership Metro vinyl is still present in the rear window
The Condition
- Finished in Metallic Opaline Green paintwork
- Some areas have had paint in the past, with micro blisters in the base coat on the front wings
- No major rust reported throughout the vehicle
- Has had new floors fitted in the past, according to accompanying invoices
- Spare wheel well and wheel arches appear solid
- Replacement windscreen fitted
- Brown retro interior in very good condition
- Original Metro rubber mats present
- Working cassette player
- Functioning sunroof
- MG Metro Pepperpot wheels fitted with a matching spare
The Mechanics
- 998cc A-Series engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- The vendor states the car runs, drives and stops very well
- Hydro elastic suspension reportedly maintains its level perfectly
- Sale includes the suspension adjustment tool and additional oil
- Slight oil leak reported
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