1993 Vauxhall Astra GSI
HIGHLIGHTS
- ‘Red Top’ 2.0l 16v Engine
- Original Condition
- Sunroof
APPEAL
The Vauxhall Astra has been the company’s staple car for so long its hard to recall the days before they arrived. They came in wide range of models and they seemingly had something for nearly everyone which is why it proved such a hit, especially in the hugely competitive hot hatch market.
This model with the ‘red top’ engine is probably the most sought after. With its 2.0 litre 16v engine delivering 148bhp through its 5-speed gearbox, it’ll achieve 0-62mph in 8 seconds and has a top speed of 137mph.
It’s a rare sight these days too. A quick look at howmanyleft.com reveals there are just 82 on UK roads today (with 554 SORN).
HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- First registered in 1993
- Part service history – stamps in book present
- 2 keys
- V5c present (currently registered to former keeper)
- MOT expires 02/12/2023
- Purchased by the current owner in 2021 but hardly used as was originally planned to be part of a collection
- Always garaged by current owner
- Non-matching spare wheel present
INTERIOR
- Original cloth interior
- Dashboard has no damage or cracks
- No rips or tears in seats
- All gauges work
- Headlining needs attention as sagging and loose in places
- Door cards all good
- Face off car stereo with 10 CD changer fitted in glovebox
- Electric windows
- Electric mirrors
- First aid kit
- Could do with a bit of tidying up in places but everything is solid and works correctly
EXTERIOR
- Blue paintwork looks great with a nice deep gloss
- The main body is nice and solid and has clearly had recent attention, evident by condition of wheel arches etc
- A few light scratches dotted throughout and the odd stone chip up front
- Large scratch to front offside bumper
- Wheels in good condition except for a few light scratches
- Small crack in front offside fog light
- Good tyres all round
MECHANICS
- 2.0 litre 16v
- 5-speed manual gearbox
- Timing belt and water pump changed in 2017 about 1,500 miles ago
- Aftermarket Scorpion twin exhaust
- All electrics function correctly
- Part service history
- The vendor advises that the car starts and drives very well with no issues to report or advise
SUMMARY
With very few left on the roads, this represents a great opportunity to grab one that, with a little bit of attention, could look fantastic. Many of the usual bodywork problems that these are prone to have been addressed, so with a little detailing and tidying up inside, this car could look fantastic, and will no doubt put a smile on its next owners face.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1993
- Make Vauxhall
- Model Astra GSI
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 105,242 Miles
- Engine size 1998
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Sutton Coldfield
- Location West Midlands
- Country United Kingdom
17
bids
- ja•••• £6,800 24/01/23
- ba•••• £6,700 24/01/23
- ja•••• £6,600 24/01/23
- ba•••• £6,500 24/01/23
- mr•••• £6,200 24/01/23
- ja•••• £6,100 24/01/23
- ba•••• £6,000 24/01/23
- 20•••• £5,400 24/01/23
- ja•••• £5,300 24/01/23
- 20•••• £5,200 24/01/23
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