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£3,320 (Est: £4,500 - £5,500)

1993 Evante Gran Premio A great looking and rare sports car

United Kingdom • 23 May 2026 • Lot 263

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This 1993 Evante Gran Premio is a rare British sports car, noted for its attractive red finish and potential as a future investment. It features a 1.8-liter Ford engine and has a remarkably low odometer reading of 27,000 miles.
Being one of only nine cars redeveloped with the Ford Zetec engine, this particular example is exceptionally rare. While it boasts an MOT until May 2026 with no advisories, it does require attention to its exhaust mount, indicating a need for minor repairs.

Condition

7

The car has an advisory-free MOT until May 2026 and shows only 27,000 miles. However, the description notes that the exhaust is blowing and will need attention, which indicates some wear and a need for minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SA9CG21Y2PA026000

Odometer:

27,000 miles

Reg Number:

K845HTV

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Here we have a very rare example that you don’t see for sale very often from a 1980s British company that didn’t quite make it.

Whilst it’s a shame the company didn’t make it, it makes this a very rare find.

Finished in red makes for a very attractive looking example that would be a pleasure to own and take to shows, chances are you may be the only one with one of these due to the low numbers made.

The Evante, designed and invented by George Walter Robinson, is an English automobile which began production in 1987 in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

Engine tuning company Vegantune had been restoring Lotus Elan cars and making some improvements to them.

They were very successful at doing that and it seemed a natural thing to do to create their own brand.

They decided to build a completely new car and set up a separate company, Evante Cars Ltd, to make them.

The Evante's design was heavily inspired by the Lotus Elan and it was powered by the Ford Kent based Vegantune VTA 1.6 and later 1.7-l...