Pity the poor Allegro. Intended as an innovative, new and handsomely appointed saloon for the 1970s, it's hardly picked up the finest reputation - but perhaps this example will change your mind. Taking cues from the Princess before it, the Vanden Plas Allegro is an upmarket, finely-trimmed variant of its base British Leyland buildmate.
More expensive and significantly rarer than the Allegro, the Vanden Plas Allegro is a lesser-spotted classic with a distinguished grille and a traditionalist twinge to its cabin, all of which - for our money - leads to a much richer driving experience for the discerning enthusiast.
This particular Allegro is worthy of consideration - it's a remarkably distinguished example. The vehicle has been meticulously maintained, with the current owner having serviced it regularly since purchasing it in 2020. The car's underside is fully undersealed and has never been welded, indicating a solid and rust-free structure.
With that impressive Vanden Plas interior in fine fettle, a rich bronze livery and solid metalwork throughout, we've no doubt this rare classic will attract plenty of attention.
History and Paperwork
Registered on 20/03/1980
Current owner purchased the vehicle on 21/09/2020
The DVLA records 8 previous keepers
Serviced by the current owner since purchase; previously serviced by a local garage
MOT exempt, last tested in 2020
Currently indicates 45,195 miles on a five-figure odometer
Paperwork file includes some invoices and service book stamps
The underside of the vehicle is in very good condition, never welded, fully undersealed
The DVLA records a respray to its current livery in 1995
This paint presents well with only two minor imperfections: a small crack in the paint on the offside wing and a slight paint defect on the bonnet
Both of these are hardly detrimental to the car
Chromework carries some light scratching
Glasswork, lenses and badging all in good order
Vanden Plas wheels in good order
Internally, the luxurious trim is beautifully kept
Leatherwork is in fine fettle with no rips or tears
Wooden veneers present beautifully
All instruments are bright and legible
Original radio is still in situ
Carpets and headlining are in fine order
Always garaged, which has no doubt contributed to the car's superb order
The Mechanics
1.5L E-Series I4 engine
Automatic transmission
Engine bay in very good order
The vendor reports that the car drives very well
We're informed that the engine and gearbox appear free from notable defects
We've no reports of leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke from the car
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1980 Vanden Plas 1500 Auto
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