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1978 Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS 1 of just 400 road cars produced
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 9 Apr 2025
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1978 Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS 1 of just 400 road cars produced
UK • 9 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS, a rare homologation special, is finished in its iconic silver and red livery. It's been signed by Gerry Johnson, but as part of a deceased estate, it requires recommissioning despite being in running order, presenting a restoration opportunity.
Condition
5
The car is described as 'currently running and driving' but 'needs some recommissioning before pressing into road use'. It also has 88,000 miles. The car's cosmetic condition is not detailed, but the need for recommissioning suggests it's not in top condition.
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88,000 miles
9B08RHY113701
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
UPL 10S
1978
Auction
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1978 Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS 1 of just 400 road cars produced
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 9 Apr 2025
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Description
By 1976, Vauxhall's Chairman, Bob Price, had decided competing in international rallying was the best way to increase the company's profile and a deal was struck with Blydenstein Racing to develop a rally version of the Chevette - enter the HS.
A 16-valve version of Vauxhall's 2.3-litre Slant Four engine was shoe-horned into the car's purposeful snout and mated to a five-speed Getrag gearbox, while the suspension and rear axle were lifted from the Opel Kadett C GT/E.
Entry into Group 4 required the building of 400 ‘homologation specials' for general sale, the result of which was a rapid, good handling if rather raucous machine.
The Works rally versions enjoyed great results in the hands of such talent as Pentii Airikkala and Tony Pond.
Manufactured in 1978, the Chevette 2300 HS offered was supplied new to the United Kingdom, being first registered on the 11 th of January that year.
Finished in the now iconic colour scheme of Silver paintwork with Red decals, complemented by the Bl...
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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Previous Chevette HS Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 9th Jul 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
88,251 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Jul 2017, 88,251 miles
Passed
On 3rd Jun 2016, 88,243 miles
Passed
On 24th Mar 2011, 87,858 miles
Passed
On 10th Sept 2008, 87,833 miles
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