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£3,780 (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)
1983 AUSTIN METRO V/PLAS
United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, manual Austin Metro Vanden Plas in Zircon blue with a Bounty blue cloth interior, with two owners and low warranted mileage of 22,257. It has an insurance claim from 1998 and some service history gaps, but runs well and comes with original documentation.
Condition
6
The car description mentions that it has been part of a private collection and was retained by the first owner for a long time, suggesting good care. It runs well and has a warranted mileage. However, there was an insurance claim in 1998, and the service history has gaps, implying that some reconditioning might be needed to bring it to a higher standard. There is mention of wear, so a Good rating is appropriate.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
SAXXBRND1BD664283
Odometer:
22,257 miles
Reg Number:
BRU 43Y
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1,275cc.
Finished in Zircon blue with Bounty blue cloth interior, this rare manual Austin Metro Vanden Plas has formed part of the UK's largest private collection of BL cars for several years.
It registers two owners and was retained by the first lady owner until 2014 when it appears to have last been on the road.
Fitted with a new battery, the vendor advises that it runs superbly.
Please note that the car was subject to a an insurance claim in 1998.
The history file contains V5s, the original service book with two early stamps and a further one in 2012, service history print-out from 2007 to 2012, MoT history, original sales brochure, handbook and wallet.
The mileage of 22,257 is warranted NOTICE TO BUYERS: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given.
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£1,010
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,300
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,870
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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