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2002 Vauxhall VX220
Registration - KM02 SUO
Chassis No. - W0L0EAR972N003149
M. O. T. - December 2024
Odometer - 112, 667
This collectable Vauxhall VX220 is a rare Lightning Yellow special edition, number 40 out of just 100. As well as the exclusive paint, a matching removable hard-top was fitted, along with OZ alloys, AP Racing front and Brembo rear calipers and, inside, lightweight sports seats in black Scottish leather. This enthusiast-owned car has received a series of enhancements, focused on a replacement engine fitted with a supercharger kit and Stage 2 remap. With all work done by specialists Max 88 Performance, it now produces around 260bhp. The vendor says it has a replacement gearbox, a new clutch, new radiator and lightened flywheel – and both engine and gearbox have only covered around 40, 000 miles. This work alone cost over £6, 000.
‘KM02SUO’ has Nitron Steet Series coilover suspension, and is fitted with the alternative Turbo alloy wheels which are running Nankang NS2R tyres (the original OZ alloys are included too). New brake discs and Yellow Stuff brake pads are fitted. The vendor has also fitted a new T4 heater; “standard heaters are famously terrible… this heater is the best upgrade I’ve done, and the car gets nice and toasty now!”. The interior is standard, apart from an upgraded stereo with Apple CarPlay, and the car comes with bags for both the hard top and soft top. “For a 23-year-old car, it has the usual age-related marks, but overall condition is great,” says the vendor. They have always kept it garaged, too.
The Vauxhall VX220 (and its sister car, the Opel Speedster) were developed in partnership with Lotus. The platform was the updated Series II Elise for the 2000 model year, with the Vauxhall having a longer wheelbase and lower door sills for ease of use. The original engine was a naturally-aspirated 2. 2-litre four-cylinder, with a 2. 0-litre turbo following later. All VX220 were built by Lotus Cars in Hethel, Norfolk, with production running until 2005.
· Vauxhall VX220 Lighting Yellow no. 40 out of 100
· Supercharger engine upgrade produces 260bhp
· Mechanical work alone has cost over £6, 000
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 24th November 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 23rd November and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 24th November, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 24th November, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission, please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website. - details above
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£8000 - £10000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
