Highlights

Highly original and well presented 213
Plus interior with velour and wood trim
Low displayed mileage of under 80,000 kms
Desirable Vitesse features including wheels and spoilers

The Appeal

The original Rover 200 was a really clever idea: a good-quality, reliable car that shrunk the luxury feel of the firm’s executive saloons into a nimble BMW 3-Series rival. It proved a success, embraced by those who valued something a little more sumptuous than the spartan German alternatives.

Survivors, though, are very rare, particularly ones as good as this 1986 car. It is a 213, equipped with the well-regarded 1,342cc EV2 Honda engine and in plus ‘SE’ trim. That means deep velour seats and walnut trim. This car also benefits from some Vitesse features such as the front and rear spoilers and lattice-style alloys.

It is in very good condition throughout and displayed a low mileage of under 80,000 kms, as shown within the MOT history. There is also a certificate from Museo Do Caramilo confirming provenance.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1986
Museo Do Caramilo certificate as shown
Factory handbooks
2 owners from new
Shows 79,780km on a six digit odometer certified by MOT history

The Condition

Smart gold metallic paintwork in very good order for age
Some minor points to note to paint such as chips to door edges
Bodywork presents well across arches, sills and underside as shown
Features Vitesse front and rear spoilers
Exterior fittings in good order including chrome and seals
Some chrome and seal trim shows slight wear as highlighted in photos
Light scuff to note to one door mirror
Lattice-style Vitesse alloys in very good order
Quality Yokohama tyres fitted all round
Underside as shown in photos
Very well kept plush velour interior shows few indications of use
Interior features walnut trim and electric front and rear windows
Appears to retain its original radio cassette

The Mechanics

1,342cc EV2 Honda 4cyl engine
5spd manual gearbox
New shock absorbers
Completely mechanically overhauled
New final exhaust
Clean engine bay as shown

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