9th Mar, 2025 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle March 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction
1985 Opel Monza GSE
***NO RESERVE*** One of only 11 remaining on UK roads, with a credible 36,000 miles
Registration – B789 TBU
Chassis No. – W0L000022F1053033
M.O.T. – Exempt
Odometer – 36,200
This 1985 Open Monza GSE, offered at No Reserve, is a sleek sliver version of the desirable 1980s executive fastback, which the vendor describes as being in ‘good’ condition throughout. First registered in January 1985, ‘B789TBU’ has paperwork dating right back to 1991 – which include MOTs that confirm the ultra-low odometer reading of just 36,200 miles. The vendor has owned this car for nearly five years, with the previous keeper owning it from 1992 right through to 2020. Overall, it has just six previous keepers. The bulging paperwork file features numerous invoices of work carried out, including a new ECU.
‘B789TBU’ has all the desirable GSE features, including the sonorous 2,969cc straight-six engine driving the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential, plus electric windows, sunroof, digital instrument cluster and cloth-covered Recaro sport seats. The black interior nicely complements the metallic silver exterior.
The Opel Monza was introduced in 1977, along with its Vauxhall Royale UK sister car. A sleek executive fastback, it was a well-engineered model designed to compete with the BMW 6 Series and Mercedes-Benz C123 and C124 coupes. The first versions are known as A1; in 1982, the A2 was introduced (there was now no Vauxhall Royale version), featuring a very successful facelift that made the Monza look much more modern. It was more aerodynamic too, providing a great platform for the ultimate Open Monza, the 1983 GSE. This had the range-topping 3.0-litre straight-six engine with Bosch fuel injection, plus a tailgate spoiler, firmer suspension and GSE badging, along with Recaro sports seats, the eye-catching digital dash, Getrag five-speed manual transmission and even a limited-slip differential.
· 1985 Opel Monza with just six former keepers
· Odometer reads just 36,200 miles
· Offered at No Reserve
'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 £250 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £250 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
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Sold for £10,125
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle March 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction, 9th Mar, 2025
Our March auction of classic, performance and supercars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 8th March,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 9th March, 9am - 12 noon
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