Lot Ended
Description
When did you last see one of these '80s gems?; 1.6 litre hatchback
coupe with manual 'box and very good interior; showing just 55,080 miles
Supplied by AFG Bristol, this car is one of those sights we no longer
see on our roads, thanks in part to the scrappage scheme. These quirky '80s
coupes hold a place in many a heart along with their kin such as the Mazda RX3,
Toyota Corolla coupe, Volvo 340, Honda Civic 2-door/Prelude/Accord coupe,
VW Scirocco and others - all cars we rarely see
nowadays.
Powered here by the bullet-proof and well-proven 84bhp 1.6
petrol four-pot mated to 5-speed manual transmission and front wheel drive. It
has seating for four as well as a hatchback boot big enough to
swallow sufficient luggage for a vacation or dirty weekend away. With
boxy lines it looks 'oh-so' '80s with its typically Japanese
functionality - even down to the big plastic bumpers and plastic wheel
trims.
Equipped here with a manual tilt sunroof, keep-fit
manual windows and sexy, simply retro dash with original radio
cassette, cutting edge digital clock, grippy half vinyl and cloth well bolstered
seats, its aching to be enjoyed, even more so given this example has covered
just 55,080 miles.
Within the history file, we find the V5 showing
just 5 owners, the current since September 2018 and prior to that it was in
long term ownership from 1996 - 2006 and 2006 - 2018. The service
book shows nine stamps, the last in March 2020 by Hallen Garage
of Bristol. Prior to that, the last stamp was in October 1994 at 33,637 miles,
also in Bristol. There is one invoice on file which records a cambelt change at
the stamped service in March 2020 along with check and adjustment of the tappets
at a cost of £131 - good value for a timing belt service compared to many we
see! The car has no current MOT, the last expired in September 2022
with no advisories at 53,726 miles.
Not something we expected to see
given their rarity but one we have decided we all rather like. We've no doubts
it will do well and has a very realistic reserve so get those fingers tapping
and bidding to secure a slice of '80s Jap quirky coupe nirvana and give it the
use it deserves!
For more information contact will.daniels@brightwells.com