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LOT 3

The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast 1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety Registration no. YZ 9620 Chassis no. FBH93222

Sold for £3,937.50 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 3

1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety
Registration no. YZ 9620 Chassis no. FBH93222

The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast
1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety
Registration no. YZ 9620
Chassis no. FBH93222

Odometer reading: 693
MOT expiry date: N/A

*VX 4/90 model with twin carburettors and servo brakes
*Property of a gentleman racing driver
*Running and driving well


This Vauxhall has been the subject of restoration by an enthusiastic former owner, carried out a few years ago. It is painted in Vauxhall paint code 343 and the vinyl-trimmed interior is finished to code 239. The seller describes the coachwork as average; the car has an honest patina. It runs and drives well. Running and driving it will need some recommissioning prior to active use following a period of storage.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 52/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 10/25
Body Work: 2
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 2
Glass: 2
Paint: 2
Wheels/Tyres: 2

INTERIOR TOTAL: 9/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2
Headlining: 2
Seats: 3
Trim: 2

ENGINE TOTAL: 12/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 3

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