30th Jul, 2023 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction
1991 Vauxhall Nova GSI
Finished in sought after silk violet
Registration - J559 LLO
Chassis NO. - VSX000093N4042410
Odometer - 112,360
M.O.T. - June 2024
If you like your rockets to be pocket-sized then look no further, as this little baby could well tick all your boxes. It is finished in arguably the most desirable colour for a GSi – Silk Violet Metallic - and presents extremely well. The vendor informs us that the Nova was purchased as a rolling restoration, having lain unused since around 2007. The work was finally completed in 2019 following lots of time spent sourcing such hard-to-get parts as replacement headlights, Speedline wheels with genuine caps and various brake and suspension components, as well as some finer details for the engine bay. Along the way new sills and wings were installed, and the little Vauxhall completely resprayed. The Silk Violet livery blends perfectly with the Nova’s grey cloth/Alcantara interior trim and the aforementioned alloy wheels, which are clothed in a set of good quality Yokohama tyres. The vendor these days classes the hatchback bodywork and paintwork as ‘excellent’, and the 1.6-litre engine, five-speed manual transmission and upholstery as ‘good’. As a result of fresh additions to his car collection, the vendor is, however, now selling ‘J559 LLO’ complete with history file.
The Vauxhall Nova was effectively an Opel Corsa rebranded especially for the British market, where it replaced the by-then rather outmoded Chevette in 1983. Its not inconsiderable task was to take on such establish competitors as the Ford Fiesta and Austin Metro, something it managed with considerable success, with nearly 500,000 examples sold over the ensuing 10 years. Its best year was 1989, when it was the UK’s seventh best-selling model. The hot GSi version was introduced at the 1987 Frankfurt Salon. Its 1.6-litre multi-point fuel injected engine was mapped by Opel tuning experts Irmscher, and the resulting output of 100bhp endowed the model with a top speed in excess of 115mph.
In summary:
- A notably well-presented example in arguably the best colour
- The result of a painstaking rolling restoration
- Thought to be one of just 27 GSis currently licensed, so rare
'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 £18,844
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - J559 LLO
Chassis NO. - VSX000093N4042410
Odometer - 112,360
M.O.T. - June 2024
If you like your rockets to be pocket-sized then look no further, as this little baby could well tick all your boxes. It is finished in arguably the most desirable colour for a GSi – Silk Violet Metallic - and presents extremely well. The vendor informs us that the Nova was purchased as a rolling restoration, having lain unused since around 2007. The work was finally completed in 2019 following lots of time spent sourcing such hard-to-get parts as replacement headlights, Speedline wheels with genuine caps and various brake and suspension components, as well as some finer details for the engine bay. Along the way new sills and wings were installed, and the little Vauxhall completely resprayed. The Silk Violet livery blends perfectly with the Nova’s grey cloth/Alcantara interior trim and the aforementioned alloy wheels, which are clothed in a set of good quality Yokohama tyres. The vendor these days classes the hatchback bodywork and paintwork as ‘excellent’, and the 1.6-litre engine, five-speed manual transmission and upholstery as ‘good’. As a result of fresh additions to his car collection, the vendor is, however, now selling ‘J559 LLO’ complete with history file.
The Vauxhall Nova was effectively an Opel Corsa rebranded especially for the British market, where it replaced the by-then rather outmoded Chevette in 1983. Its not inconsiderable task was to take on such establish competitors as the Ford Fiesta and Austin Metro, something it managed with considerable success, with nearly 500,000 examples sold over the ensuing 10 years. Its best year was 1989, when it was the UK’s seventh best-selling model. The hot GSi version was introduced at the 1987 Frankfurt Salon. Its 1.6-litre multi-point fuel injected engine was mapped by Opel tuning experts Irmscher, and the resulting output of 100bhp endowed the model with a top speed in excess of 115mph.
In summary:
- A notably well-presented example in arguably the best colour
- The result of a painstaking rolling restoration
- Thought to be one of just 27 GSis currently licensed, so rare
'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.
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