MOT In common with some of the other ‘80s/‘90s cars in this sale, ‘WVJ 508Y’ is one of the last survivors of a once common model – one source suggests it is among just 15 Chevettes still licensed for the road.

It is a genuine ‘barn find’, having been recently rescued following years of dry storage, and the vendor suggests that it will require a fairly comprehensive restoration, though it looks complete and straight.

To help the cause, a new lower front panel and nearside wing form part of the lot, and currently lie unwrapped in the back of the car.

We understand the engine turns over and note that the odometer registers a credible 60,762 miles from new.

Finished in brown that’s matched to a tan vinyl interior, the manual gearbox Vauxhall is now being offered at No Reserve, complete with glass sunroof, auxiliary front and rear lamps, stereo system and set of aftermarket alloy wheels.

The Chevette (baby Chevrolet) was Vauxhall’s version of its parent company’s so-called ‘T- Car’ pro...