£29,300
1978 Vauxhall Chevette HS
Trade Classics • UK • 30 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£29,300
1978 Vauxhall Chevette HS
UK • 30 Apr 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Vauxhall Chevette HS, a rare rally-bred icon, has been meticulously restored with a bare-metal respray in 2018 and a comprehensive engine rebuild in 2025. It boasts a low mileage of ~51,985 and comes with extensive history and paperwork, making it a highly desirable example despite a few minor cosmetic imperfections.
Condition
7
The car is in overall solid condition with slight wear visible in paint and wheels, but no prominent dents. The listing mentions a few minor underpaint imperfections, touch-up marks on the trim, and a blister patch on the boot spoiler. However, the bodywork is finished to a positive standard, the paintwork has a smooth luster, and the interior has been meticulously preserved.
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51,985 miles
9B08RHY114644
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
CLG 191S
1978
Auction
£29,300
1978 Vauxhall Chevette HS
Trade Classics • UK • 30 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
With the 1975 UK launch of the Chevette, Vauxhall's parent company, General Motors, leveraged a global network of engineering expertise.
While designed as an economical family car, its compact rear-drive layout and nimble handling provided the perfect foundation for a high-performance evolution.
By tapping into the pedigree of Dealer Team Vauxhall (DTV), whose dominance on track and rally stages was already well-established, Vauxhall transformed a humble hatchback into the Chevette HS.
Equipped with a 2.3-litre engine, a five-speed close-ratio gearbox, and uprated suspension, brakes, and rear axle, it was a machine purpose-built to challenge Ford’s long-standing supremacy in motorsport.
The Chevette HS had a limited run of just 400 units for motorsport homologation, allowing it to become Vauxhall’s flagship works rally car.
Though not widely marketed for the road, those fortunate enough to acquire one soon discovered what is now widely considered Britain’s first true hot hatch.
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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
Valid
Expires on 3rd Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
51,833 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Mar 2026, 51,833 miles
Passed
On 23rd Oct 2024, 51,139 miles
Passed
On 25th Oct 2023, 50,510 miles
Passed
On 26th Oct 2022, 49,614 miles
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Trade Classics
Blackdown Mill, Kenilworth Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6QT
Operating from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, Trade Classics is an online auction platform handling classic, sports, and modern classic cars. They operate timed online auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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