Lot Ended
Description
Chassis
number 001; ex-Gaydon Motor Museum; just 20,485
miles
After the 400 had been in production for five years, Rover
launched a completely new version I march 1995. The new car was based on the
contemporary Honda Civic platform but had all new body panels and was powered by
a fuel Injected Rover k-series 16-valve engine which in 1.6-litre form produced
111Bhp.
First registered on 1st April
1995, this particular 416SI is the very first example of the revised car to roll
off the production line and so is stamped as chassis number 001. First
registered to Rover group from new and subsequently staying with them for the
next eight years, it spent most of this time on display in the Gaydon Motor
Museum until being acquired by its first private owner in 2003, before he sold
it on in 2015, the buyer subsequently sold it through Ourselves in 2019 when it
was purchased by our vendor, making four keepers in total.
Presenting in striking kingfisher blue, our vendor has covered some
16,000 miles in his ownership, the odometer now reading just 20,485 miles, still
in excellent condition, the car is now wearing a couple of age related marks as
shown in the photos.
Coming with a good sized
history folder, we can see recent expenditure that includes a timing belt kit in
February 2020, along with a full service, a new nearside rear shock absorber in
July 2020 and a service in February in 2021, alongside previous MOTs and MG
magazines.
Coming with an advisory free MOT until
March 2025, this is a rare opportunity to grab yourself a piece of British
motoring history.
Contact:
Quintin.hayward@brightwells.com