An Original Hot Hatch Vauxhall Astra GTE Mk2 8V with Full History - SOLD!
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An original Hot Hatch Vauxhall Astra GTE Mk2 8V with full history.
EQUIPMENT
Aerodynamic sill mouldings, body coloured bumpers, NACA bonnet air ducts, body coloured front spoiler and rear aerofoil, body coloured door mirror housing, black finish to B-pillars and rear panel, laminated windscreen, green tinted glass, sports front seats, driver’s seat height adjustment, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), seven-function check control panel, courtesy lighting and map lamp, load area and underbonnet lamp, tinted rear view mirror, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors. Dealer options; Mud flaps, Vauxhall rubber floor mats.
EXTERIOR
This original Astra GTE is finished in Vauxhall Crimson Red, (Code 76L), and boasts a brilliant bright shine all over with a uniform finish. The vehicle is structurally outstanding and retains all factory fitted panels including original front wings with inner stamps and rear arches fully intact. There are some small frontal stone chips that have been carefully touched in and the black decal to the tailgate has lifted slightly. All factory fit glass is etched with the vehicle registration including the front screen and lights are correct Carello and Hella fitment in superb order. The original GTE decals and badges are fully intact.
INTERIOR
The interior of this example is exactly as it left the factory and very well presented. Trimmed in Laser cloth trim with matching door cards, (Code 821), the standard specification for the GTE. The seats are beautifully clean and have retained all shape and integrity and even the large protruding seat bolsters have mostly avoided the common wear seen on many examples. The door cards have some slight shrinkage and the headlining has loosened slightly towards the rear. The dashboard and incorporated switchgear are perfect and fully functional, including the factory fitted Phillips 752 security coded stereo cassette. Further GTE specific equipment extends to the fantastic Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) instrument cluster and additional separate 7-function check control panel, both of which perform exactly as the manufacturer intended with all pixels fully functioning. The colour keyed carpet has been protected by rubber Vauxhall tailored over mats.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The 1998cc eight valve four cylinder SOHC engine is renowned for its lively nature and robust reliability. Producing 122.3BHP and maximum torque output of 127.6 lb.ft, the 8V was a truly strong contender in the ultra-competitive 1980’s hot hatch era. Fitted with a sympathetic to the original, stainless steel exhaust system, this otherwise factory standard example performs impeccably and produces an exciting rasp from the brilliant free-revving engine. A top speed of 127mph is achieved whilst 0-62 is dealt with in an impressive 8.7 seconds. The engine bay is beautifully presented with factory plates and labels intact. The 5-speed manual gearbox with final drive ratio of 3:55:1 feels positively tight and allows spirited progression up the range.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The original alloy road wheels fitted as standard to the GTE are in excellent condition with only the faintest age-related markings. Brand new premium brand Pirelli Cinturato P1 185/65/R14 tyres have been fitted in May 2022 and have covered zero miles. The braking system incorporates 10.1in ventilated front discs and 7.9in rear drums offering ample stopping power under even the most enthusiastic use.
HISTORY FILE
This superb unspoilt example was registered new on 30th October 1987 through the Vauxhall Dealer Sport network. The car has covered a warranted 76,100 miles from new and remains in original unrestored condition, a very rare claim for a Mk2 Astra. The comprehensive history file is neatly filed with services invoices and MOT certificates dating back to the very first in 1990! All original handbooks, radio guides and manufacturer point of sale literature is present in the plastic wallet along with two sets of keys. A service and cambelt change were carried out in May 2022 at 76,100 miles. Completing the history file are two period brochures featuring the model along with copies of the Practical Classics magazine where this exact car was featured in a comprehensive buyers guide as the benchmark for someone wanting to find an unspoilt preserved Astra GTE.
HPI Clear.
Two things come to mind when you think about MK2 GTE's. LCD dash and that peach of an engine. GM really did engines quite well and took a risk with that car as well. It was also far more aero than anything else on the market at tht time.
@@PilchRead true, rear arches if i remember
Great cars but the arches did suffer these ones are all good!
@@PilchRead same with any other car from the era, they used cheap metal
My first thoughts were easy to steal and reminds me of Citroen 2CV
nice pant job , grey dash always looked best.
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Супер ! Обожаю такие машины ! В них моя молодость ! Никакой сложной электроники, инжекторов, парктроников,- сел, завел и поехал куда надо. Кайф !
Simple but great!
@@KGFClassicCars , очень тронут Вашей коллекцией ! Удачи Вам и всех благ !
Very nice old school
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Your getting great mileage out of them Red Socks lol…Great job mate on the Cars,fantastic to see all these classics in outstanding Condition,well done you and your Team 👏👏👏
Glad you like them!
Ah, I remember these in my youth. The dash seemed futuristic even though ARG had the electronic dash with their Vanden Plas and MG editions of Maestros in 1983 (for a bit) along with the top of the line Renault 11
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Takes me back! Had a white one in the early 90’s. This is a really mint example.
Mint!
I love the torque peak represented on the rev counter!
GM greatness!
That is a beautiful car. I had 2 8v's and 1 red top 16v back in the 90's. They were awesome cars and the red top 16v's were absolute animals!!!
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Do not see many of them. Very nice.
Rare specially in this condition!
I love these in white with the 16v alloys on , lovely looking car in it’s day and still now , not bad wheels but it looks better with chunkier alloys
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@@KGFClassicCars your very welcome , maybe in the near future I may just purchase a vehicle from you
If an XR3 mk 1 in either red or black I’d be very interested
All original with the foam spoiler and clover leaf alloys
Another favourite of mine is the Vauxhall Astra mk1 GTE
Cars had character from that era
The cars today look like spaceships
Love it! Had a white H reg 16v back in the day
Very cool!
The ride on handling was sub par until the 16v was launched, and for a year or so that was right at the top of the Hatch market
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I would have loved one of these when I first passed my test. But unfortunately I had to make do with occasionally borrowing my dad's 1987 1.3 S Merit. Mind you that thing was way quicker than any 1300cc hatchback has the right to be.
The Merit is not to be knocked still rapid!
Great hot hatch , lovely colour. Some of these suffered from dashboard malfunctions
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Absolutely stunning! When Opel / Vauxhall used tu built great sport cars.
And the dashboard... oh, my. The dashboard! 🚘😍
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One word fantastic! When Vauxhall built good cars with the backing of GM who were are the time the largest car manufacturer in the world and a health bank balance to prove it.
Fantastic!
Wonderful condition
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Stunning.
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Not my cuppa tea, but a fine time capsule of 80s loveliness nevertheless!
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What a beauty.
It is!
Wow a 90s legend in the UK
It is!
Used to be a common sight on british roads 1985-1991... great to see one in unspoilt factory spec + factory condition... likely garaged & well cared for over the years... from the golden age when cars were cars and the drivers were the true knights of the road... price is similar to the new price back in the day.
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Good looking car but looked better in the white
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Exquisite! another dream car from my yoof
Brilliant!
Nice car!
It sure is!
woooow that look so good
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Fan80s..tastic❤👍
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A joy to watch as always!
Thank you and keep watching for more!
Such early Astras were not sold in Australia, but it bears ore than a striking resemblance to an early KIA sold here in the 90s high was basically an Opel something or other… I guess this is an Opel something or other back in the day. Nice design, and a rarity these days,
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Great interior
Great place to sit!
That's a lovely gte, it's wore 76 k very well 👌
Very well!
To amazing for my head it's like a trip down memory lane watching some of your videos I head a red 8v and my best mate had a white one and we use to travel around the country going to Hardcore Raves buzzing our tits of unfortunately some Asian guy squashed mine with a Nissan Almera great cars but terrible in the wet
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We found these one of the easiest cars to steal back in the day , it took longer getting the wheels off it
Not very secure!
Do you do part exchange as I would like to part x my wife in for this beautiful Astra
She has been around the block 2\3 time but she can cook clean and do the ironing 😂
Sorry we don't take wife's in part exchange!
Just got myself a set of wheels from one of these missing the centre caps tho anyone know where I could come by some ?
Vauxhall parts are rare but you can get them 3d printed if you have an original!
@@KGFClassicCars that’s a good idea wouldn’t of thought of that cheers
Opel kadett
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