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Not Sold (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)

1985 Austin Metro Vanden Plas Top of the range VP model with lots of history

United Kingdom • 6 Sept 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This is a top-of-the-range 1985 Austin Metro Vanden Plas with a manual transmission and MG Metro engine, benefiting from a prior restoration and recent museum display. It features desirable upgrades and a comprehensive history, making it an attractive proposition for Metro enthusiasts, though not perfect.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as a previously restored example that 'presents very nicely both internally and externally'. It has had some upgrades, such as the 13" MG Metro alloys, and comes with history and restoration photos. However, it has an aftermarket exhaust, implying some modifications from its original condition, and there's mention of 'slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels' which suggests it isn't in pristine or near-perfect condition. Therefore, a 'Very Good' rating is appropriate.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SAXXFZWD1AD518670

Odometer:

67,466 miles

Reg Number:

C345DVS

RHD/LHD:

RHD

A great opportunity to acquire a lovely and well cared for Austin Metro Vanden Plas.

This particular example has only covered 2,000 miles in the past five years and appears to have been treasured, having been in display at a museum at some stage during its life.

The Austin Metro was introduced in October 1980 with the Vanden Plas being added to the range in April 1982.

Being a manual version, rather than the slower automatic, it is equipped with an MG Metro engine, which provides the car with plenty of get up and go! Externally, the Vanden Plas benefits from bronze tinted glass, laminated windscreen, bright inserts to the front and rear screen rubbers, colour coded wrap around bumpers, bright finished front grille surround, bright finished door and tailgate handles twin door mirrors, coachlines with 'VP' motifs on each rear wing, glass tilting / removeable sunroof, central locking and electric front windows.

This example also boasts some natty 13” MG Metro alloys - the originals wo...

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£1,736

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£3,920

Median Price (Since 2020)

£6,156

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