Highlights
- Very rare to find in this original, unmodified condition
- Low mileage for year
- Well preserved white with matching roof and grey fabric cabin
- Reportedly solid and has never been welded
- Current keeper since 2004
- MOT valid to September 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
Light, nimble and stylish, in 1988 when the original Vitara arrived, there was really nothing quite like it. Where its rivals looked like they could go offroad, but largely couldn’t, the Vitara was a proper mud-plugger with AWD and hi/lo ratio transmission.
This 2dr soft top adds summer versatility to the package. It is also supplied with a factory fibreglass hard top. Finished in white with a well-preserved grey fabric interior, it is a remarkably unmolested example that we’re told has never been welded.
The vendor acquired the car in 2004 and tells us that it has been in storage for the last three years. There is some service history and a pile of MOTs to support the low mileage. Buyers have the transparency of a recent MOT with no advisories. It runs to September 2026. An interesting find for lovers of quirky, capable offroaders.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 8th November 1995
- Registered on Q plate
- Four registered keepers
- Current keeper since March 2004
- Current MOT to 22nd September 2026 with no advisories
- Vendor states that car has recently been in storage for three years
- No known modifications to the vehicle we are told
- V5C
The Condition
- Factory standard Vitara 2dr soft top in white
- Generally well kept paintwork for age with some marks to note in photos
- Buyers should be realistic about condition due to age
- Bodywork presents well as shown with good panel fit
- Tow bar to rear and bull bar to front
- Fitted with Suzuki mud flaps
- White vinyl roof in fair condition with some staining and age to note
- Black fibreglass hard top included
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Vendor states that vehicle has never required welding
- Five spoke alloy wheels in good general condition as shown with some kerbing
- Fitted with Pirelli tyres
- Grey velour fabric four seat interior in very good condition for age
- Retains period Clarion radio cassette
- Trim and interior switchgear present well for age
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre petrol 4cyl engine
- 5spd manual transmission
- Hi/low transfer box
- Engine runs well we are told
- Vendor states that all components function as they should
- We are told that there are no known faults and car can be driven away immediately
- No advisories on MOT
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