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1979 Vauxhall Chevette HS
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 24 Jul 2024
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1979 Vauxhall Chevette HS
UK • 24 Jul 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Vauxhall Chevette HS has been significantly upgraded to GP4 specification with under 2,000 miles since a full ground-up overhaul. It features a 2.3-liter 'Twin-Cam' engine, Getrag five-speed gearbox, and numerous performance enhancements, making it a strong contender for historic rally events.
Condition
7
The car underwent a comprehensive restoration in 2020, addressing rust and strengthening the shell. It features a correct-type engine and gearbox, along with numerous performance upgrades. While it has been actively used in events, it maintains a 100% finishing record, suggesting careful maintenance and preparation.
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2,000 miles
9B08RJY155226
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
TGR 144V
1979
Auction
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1979 Vauxhall Chevette HS
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 24 Jul 2024
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Description
A match for the Ford Escort RS1800 on tarmac in HS guise, the Chevette became its superior when it evolved into the HSR.
Nicknamed ‘Plastic Fantastic', the latter employed fibreglass for its front air dam, bonnet, rear spoiler, tailgate, and front / rear wings.
Lighter and more aerodynamic than its predecessor, the HSR also boasted a greater range of transmission and rear axle options.
Better able to deploy its considerable power and torque thanks to improved five-link rear suspension and wider wheels, Vauxhall's diminutive hatchback continued to embarrass rivals on tarmac well into the Group B era.
The HS won the British Open Rally Championship for Drivers in 1979, while the HSR claimed the manufacturers' crown two years later.
Vauxhall were supposed to build 50 HSR cars but Blydenstein's Shepreth-based outfit only managed to complete 34.
The merger between Dealer Team Vauxhall and Dealer Opel Team saw the newly formed GM Dealer Sport switch its attention to the Opel Manta 400 w...
Price Analysis vs Other Chevette HSs
£12,200
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£26,251
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 2nd May 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
78,477 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd May 2018, 78,477 miles
Passed
On 2nd Oct 2006, 56,518 miles
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