Designed by David Bache with engineering input from Spen King, the 'Special Design 1' five-door hatchback was well received and won the European Car of The Year Award 1977 Motivation was provided by a Buick-inspired 3,528cc V8 coupled to a Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic gearbox or, as here, a 5-speed Leyland LT77 manual gearbox Our vendor acquired this Tobacco Brown example around six years ago, with the intention of using the V8 engine to power another of his projects The car drove so well upon collection however that our vendor couldn't bring himself to break the car Generally very tidy.

The interior needs a light refresh It's been with him for around six years, however lack of time and space dictate that he offers it to somebody else to complete a restoration Exterior