Description
5th Apr, 2025 11:00
The April 2025 Auction
1980 Vanden Plas 1500
Rare example in lovely condition
Estimate
£5, 500 - £6, 500
Buyer's premium: 15. 00%
Lot details
Registration: JUT 992V
Chassis: VF4SJ-459960A
Odometer: 46000
Transmission: Auto
MOT: March 2026
Great overall condition both internally and externally
Low mileage for the year, which is believed genuine
Correctly registered as a Historic Vehicle
MOT through to March 2026 (no advisories)
The Vanden Plas 1500 was produced from 1974 to 1980, and is based on the 1970s Austin Allegro, although no Allegro badges are present. The car boasts the fantastic trademark Vanden Plas grille, Connolly leather seat facings, extra sound proofing, picnic tables, folding arm rests front and rear, and veneer door inserts. At launch, the list price was £1950, nearly double the starting price of the Allegro range.
This particular example dates from 1980, and it looks great in Oyster metallic which we believe was a special order colour. The paint presents well with minimal signs of age and the chromework is in good condition. We believe the car was undersealed when new which could account for its condition.
The interior is a lovely place to be and is in super overall condition. The wood veneers are excellent, and the Deep Olive leather trim appears in great condition.
The mileage is showing at 46k miles which we believe is correct given the MOT history in the file.
In addition, the car boasts ‘Allegro’ embossed rubber mats to help protect the carpets.
The engine sounds smooth and the auto gearbox works as it should. The car changed hands for £8000 in 2020 (invoice on file), and it has had over £1500 spent since then on servicing, a brake overhaul, carburettor overhaul, and a new steering rack.
The file of paperwork that comes with the car is impressive. In addition to the V5C, there are lots of MOT certificates, Allegro 1500 handbook, some previous tax disks, brochures, pictures, VP Owners Club certificate, plus bills and invoices for work completed over the years.
The VP comes to us with an advisory fee MOT and is good to go.
Automatic versions of the VP 1500 are rare and this maybe the only left in this colour. Don’t miss out on this very special little car !!
