17th Mar, 2024 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1982 Opel Kadett
Registration - FVL 931X
Chassis No. - W0LOOOO46C2754554
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 85,000 miles (136,697km)
This left-hand drive Kadett was first registered in Hungary in 1982 and has been freshly imported from that country in a journey in which the vendor drove the estate car across Europe to the UK without encountering any faults. This is a very rare car in the UK, very well presented and with an unusual specification, including the Luxus pack as fitted at the Opel factory, and offered complete with the period Philips 674 radio cassette player. The bright red paintwork is nicely set off by the tan leather interior, which is in very good order. The vendor describes the bodywork as ‘excellent’ and tells us that there is no rust underneath, the car is fully undersealed and that the engine bay has been fully resprayed. The 1.6-litre, 90hp petrol engine has been fully serviced, with new head gasket fitted along with new timing belt and fluids, ignition system and brand-new Weber carburettor and the cylinder head has been skimmed. The car has been also treated to a new steering rack, wiring and door seals and to four new tyres. At some point in its history the vehicle’s four-speed manual gearbox has been replaced with a five-speed unit. We are assured that the car ‘always starts and drives perfectly’. The 136,000km – 85,000 miles – would appear to be credible. If we were the new owner, we’d be signing it up for the Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional this year, and thoroughly enjoy watching people admire our new acquisition!
The Kadett name was first used by Opel for a small family car built from 1936 to 1940. In 1962 Opel brought back the Kadett name for its new range of small family cars – though the size would grow over the next couple of decades. The A series Kadett was offered as a saloon, a coupe and an estate – ‘Car-A-Van’. The D-series – Opel’s first front-wheel drive car - was introduced in 1979, going on sale in the UK five months before the Vauxhall Astra, which was its British sister model. Opel produced the Kadett D Caravan from 1979 to 1984, with the 1.6 S variant represented by the sale car produced from 1981-84. The Kadett D Caravan was offered in 1.2-litre, 1.3-litre and 1.6-litre petrol and diesel variants. The 1.6 S petrol version had the highest performance, with a top speed of 105.63mph and a 0-60mph time of 11.4 seconds.
In summary:
- A very rare sight on the UK’s roads
- A LHD example, recently driven from Hungary to the UK without any faults
- Fitted with hew head gasket, timing belt and fluids, ignition system and Weber carburettor
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000Registration - FVL 931X
Chassis No. - W0LOOOO46C2754554
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 85,000 miles (136,697km)
This left-hand drive Kadett was first registered in Hungary in 1982 and has been freshly imported from that country in a journey in which the vendor drove the estate car across Europe to the UK without encountering any faults. This is a very rare car in the UK, very well presented and with an unusual specification, including the Luxus pack as fitted at the Opel factory, and offered complete with the period Philips 674 radio cassette player. The bright red paintwork is nicely set off by the tan leather interior, which is in very good order. The vendor describes the bodywork as ‘excellent’ and tells us that there is no rust underneath, the car is fully undersealed and that the engine bay has been fully resprayed. The 1.6-litre, 90hp petrol engine has been fully serviced, with new head gasket fitted along with new timing belt and fluids, ignition system and brand-new Weber carburettor and the cylinder head has been skimmed. The car has been also treated to a new steering rack, wiring and door seals and to four new tyres. At some point in its history the vehicle’s four-speed manual gearbox has been replaced with a five-speed unit. We are assured that the car ‘always starts and drives perfectly’. The 136,000km – 85,000 miles – would appear to be credible. If we were the new owner, we’d be signing it up for the Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional this year, and thoroughly enjoy watching people admire our new acquisition!
The Kadett name was first used by Opel for a small family car built from 1936 to 1940. In 1962 Opel brought back the Kadett name for its new range of small family cars – though the size would grow over the next couple of decades. The A series Kadett was offered as a saloon, a coupe and an estate – ‘Car-A-Van’. The D-series – Opel’s first front-wheel drive car - was introduced in 1979, going on sale in the UK five months before the Vauxhall Astra, which was its British sister model. Opel produced the Kadett D Caravan from 1979 to 1984, with the 1.6 S variant represented by the sale car produced from 1981-84. The Kadett D Caravan was offered in 1.2-litre, 1.3-litre and 1.6-litre petrol and diesel variants. The 1.6 S petrol version had the highest performance, with a top speed of 105.63mph and a 0-60mph time of 11.4 seconds.
In summary:
- A very rare sight on the UK’s roads
- A LHD example, recently driven from Hungary to the UK without any faults
- Fitted with hew head gasket, timing belt and fluids, ignition system and Weber carburettor
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 17th Mar, 2024
Our March auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 16th March,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 17th March, 9am - 12 noon
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