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£2,240
1983 Austin Metro Automatic
United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot Lot 417
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a remarkably preserved 1983 classic car with only 11,085 miles, dry-stored its entire life by a single owner. It comes with extensive original documentation and requires a gentle recommissioning, making it a rare find for collectors.

Condition
9
The car is described as a 'wonderfully authentic example', a 'true time-warp car', and 'remarkably preserved' with 'astonishingly low 11,085 miles'. It has been 'dry-stored all its life' and the condition of the 'bodywork and interior trim reflects this careful preservation'. While a 'gentle recommissioning is now required', the engine shows compression. This aligns with the 'Outstanding (9)' rating, which allows for minor signs of use not noticeable without close inspection, and near-perfect condition.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
SAXXBMND3BD948460
Odometer:
11,085 miles
Reg Number:
A873DCD
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Showing a genuine 11,085 miles; one owner from new; dry-stored all its life; a wonderfully authentic example; hand-written notebook in which the owner carefully recorded every journey the car has ever made First registered in December 1983, this remarkably preserved example has had just one owner from new and has seen very little use, showing an astonishingly low 11,085 miles.
A true time-warp car.
The history file includes the original log book, along with MOT certificates from 1987, 1988 and 1989, confirming the minimal mileage covered in its early years.
Also present are the original handbooks, spare keys, and even a hand-written notebook in which the owner carefully recorded every journey the car has ever made.
A new-old-stock fuel cap, old tax discs and other period paperwork further underline its originality.
The car has been dry-stored all its life, and the condition of the bodywork and interior trim reflects this careful preservation.
A gentle recommissioning ...
Points of note
£1,010
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,300
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,870
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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