Highlights 250bhp Stage 2 supercharged example Professionally converted by specialists Type 116 Motorsport Substantially yet tastefully modified Upgraded suspension and brakes Vastly improved performance over a standard car Great condition throughout Impressive history file Low mileage Long, advisory-free MOT Overview Vauxhall may not be as arguably well-remembered for its performance models as say, Ford, but that doesn't make its past sporting efforts any less impressive.

From the Sublime Lotus Carlton and plucky Astra GTE to race cars like the DTM Calibra, the West Midlands firm truly has produced some impressive metal over the years.

The mid-engined, two seater VX220 is certainly no exception.

Debuting in 2000 and aimed squarely at the burgeoning affordable sports car market the VX220 (or Opel Speedster as it was known in other locales) was Vauxhall's answer to the Lotus Elise and remained in production for five years.

Having more in common with its zesty British brethren than j...