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1988 Austin Metro VDP, 1275cc. Registration number E89 MDC. VIN number SAXXFZWM1BD585224. Engine number 12HD170100496.
Sold with the V5C, MOT until September 2025, 2 keys, owners manuals and books.
The Austin Metro was introduced in October 1980 with the Vanden Plas being added to the range in April 1982. It is powered by the 'A' series 1275cc 60bhp engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Hydragas suspension, rack and pinion steering and servo assisted front disc and rear drum brakes were fitted.
Externally the Vanden Plas received bronze tinted glass, laminated windscreen, bright inserts to the front and rear screen rubbers, black wrap around bumpers, bright finished front grille surround with grey central bars, bright finished door and tailgate handles twin door mirrors, coachlines with 'VP' motifs on each rear wing, glass tilting/removeable sunroof, locking fuel filler cap and special black hubcaps with VP motifs and bright trim rings.
Internally the Vanden Plas received 'Raschelle' woven velvet upholstery, door casings, rear quarter cases, front headrest pads and rear armrests, a leather steering wheel, 60/40 split folding rear seat, deep cut-pile carpets, cloth headlining and wood door capping's. Instrumentation included a rev counter and digital clock.
MDC, is according to 'How many left' one of twelve registered on the road, it is basically a one owner car being owned by a ex Forces Officer from new until 2008 when our vendor bought it, he has hardly used it. It has only covered 25,586 miles and has had a reconditioned steering rack and two front tyres replaced for its current MOT
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
15% inc VAT*
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18.6% inc VAT*
