£15,000
1979 Vauxhall Chevette HS
Historics • UK • 18 May 2019
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£15,000
1979 Vauxhall Chevette HS
UK • 18 May 2019 • Lot 151
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare Vauxhall Chevette 2300HS, one of 400 homologated for rallying. It features a 2.3 litre engine, upgraded suspension, and a Getrag 5-speed gearbox. Restored in 2017 and owned by one family since 1982, it's silver with a black/red interior, making it a thrilling classic car.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a full mechanical and body restoration by Country Classic Cars in 2017 and has been cherished by one family since 1982. The description highlights its good handling and exciting performance, suggesting that any wear is not significant.
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72,780 miles
9B08RJY152965
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
XTP 302V
1979
Auction
£15,000
1979 Vauxhall Chevette HS
Historics • UK • 18 May 2019
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
The Chevette was manufactured in the UK from 1975 to 1984 and was Vauxhall's version of the family of small 'T-Cars' from their parent, General Motors (GM); this also included the Opel Kadett in Germany.
However, the Chevette 2300HS was created for rally homologation.
In 1976, at the instigation of new chairman Bob Price, Vauxhall decided to increase their profile in International rallying.
In conjunction with Blydenstein Racing, who ran 'Dealer Team Vauxhall', they developed a rally version of the Chevette.
They created a far more powerful Chevette variant by fitting the much larger 2.3 litre slant four engine into the shell, using a sixteen valve cylinder head which Vauxhall was developing.
Suspension and rear axle were from the Opel Kadett C GT/E, while the gearbox was a Getrag 5-speed.
Chevrolet Vega Alloy wheels (similar in appearance to the Avon wheels used on the droopsnoot Firenza) were used, as well as a newly developed glass-reinforced plastic air dam.
The resulting ca...
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 21st Feb 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
72,856 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 22nd Feb 2018, 72,856 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Oil leak
Failed
On 22nd Feb 2018, 72,856 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Oil leak
Passed
On 23rd Nov 2016, 72,780 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On 15th Nov 2016, 72,775 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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