30th Jul, 2023 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction
2001 Rover 45 Impression S
**NO RESERVE** Only 38,000 miles from new
Registration - Y735 KFM
Chassis No. - SARRTMWME2D554073
M.O.T. - July 2024
Odometer - 38,937
Twenty-two-year old saloons don’t come much smarter than this one-owner, 38,937-mile example that hales from a deceased estate. The vendor informs us that the Rover has ‘always been garaged and rarely used in the wet, and not only still feels but smells like a new car’! Its sparkling silver paintwork is teamed with black cloth interior upholstery that’s complemented by wood trim for the facia, while the car rides on apparently unmarked period-correct nine-spoke alloy wheels shod with Dunlop tyres. In summary the vendor categorises the 109bhp 1.6-litre DOHC K-Series engine, five-speed manual gearbox, four-door saloon bodywork and paintwork as ‘excellent, and the interior trim as ‘good’. This fine specimen is now available for sale at No Reserve complete with: factory-fitted radio/CD; a spare wheel that has clearly never been used (the pimples are still on the tyre!); tools that are still in the blister pack in which they were supplied; the original bill of sale, option list and sales brochure; handbooks; a pair of keys with alarm controls and their original Rover key fobs; large history file; and a full service history, plus a current MOT certificate valid for 12 months.
The Rover 45 came into being in 1999 and remained in production until the company’s demise in 2005. It was effectively a facelift of the 400 model that was repositioned and priced specifically to compete with the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, and offered with petrol engines of 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0-litres capacity and a diesel unit of 2.0-litres. As an alternative to the standard five-speed manual gearbox, the newcomer could be specified with a ZF Sachs continuously variable automatic system. There were just two body options – four-door saloon and five-door hatchback.
In summary:
- An immaculate one-owner example
- Just 38,937 miles from new backed by a full service history
- Being sold 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 £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.
Sold for £2,925
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - Y735 KFM
Chassis No. - SARRTMWME2D554073
M.O.T. - July 2024
Odometer - 38,937
Twenty-two-year old saloons don’t come much smarter than this one-owner, 38,937-mile example that hales from a deceased estate. The vendor informs us that the Rover has ‘always been garaged and rarely used in the wet, and not only still feels but smells like a new car’! Its sparkling silver paintwork is teamed with black cloth interior upholstery that’s complemented by wood trim for the facia, while the car rides on apparently unmarked period-correct nine-spoke alloy wheels shod with Dunlop tyres. In summary the vendor categorises the 109bhp 1.6-litre DOHC K-Series engine, five-speed manual gearbox, four-door saloon bodywork and paintwork as ‘excellent, and the interior trim as ‘good’. This fine specimen is now available for sale at No Reserve complete with: factory-fitted radio/CD; a spare wheel that has clearly never been used (the pimples are still on the tyre!); tools that are still in the blister pack in which they were supplied; the original bill of sale, option list and sales brochure; handbooks; a pair of keys with alarm controls and their original Rover key fobs; large history file; and a full service history, plus a current MOT certificate valid for 12 months.
The Rover 45 came into being in 1999 and remained in production until the company’s demise in 2005. It was effectively a facelift of the 400 model that was repositioned and priced specifically to compete with the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, and offered with petrol engines of 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0-litres capacity and a diesel unit of 2.0-litres. As an alternative to the standard five-speed manual gearbox, the newcomer could be specified with a ZF Sachs continuously variable automatic system. There were just two body options – four-door saloon and five-door hatchback.
In summary:
- An immaculate one-owner example
- Just 38,937 miles from new backed by a full service history
- Being sold 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 £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 Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction, 30th Jul, 2023
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place on the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup weekend.
We are delighted to again be be running this live event at the Gold Cup.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling on of the team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday, 28th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Saturday, 29th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Sunday Morning, 30th July 2023 9am - 12pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
If you prefer to contact us directly please call 01606 828 124 or email info@hampsonauctions.com
