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Built by Andy Saunders, The Alchemist 1998 Suzuki Wagon R Registration no. S447 BAA Chassis no. JSAEMA81S00200610

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Lot 52

1998 Suzuki Wagon R
Registration no. S447 BAA Chassis no. JSAEMA81S00200610

Bonhams MPH May Auction|22 May 2021, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

Built by Andy Saunders, The Alchemist
1998 Suzuki Wagon R
Registration no. S447 BAA
Chassis no. JSAEMA81S00200610

Odometer reading: 39,000
MOT Expiry: TBC

*Custom built Suzuki Wagon R
*Designed to resemble a Hummer
*Low mileage

Built by Andy Saunders, "The Alchemist" is a unique custom-built vehicle that's based off of a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R. The idea behind the project was to give a forgotten, ugly and small car an attitude – and look similar to that of a vehicle 20 times its value. The result of the project is what you see today – a "baby Hummer" styled vehicle that looks like nothing else on the road. The lettering ALCHEMIST was designed by John Langdown, the same guy who created the lettering for Dan Brown's book Angels and Demons. The wording is totally bespoke, and is completely symmetrical reading the same backwards as it does forwards. The vehicle runs and drives well and has a low mileage of 39,000 miles. Saunders built the Alchemist for himself to daily drive, and the car has been finished very professionally. A truly unique one-of-a-kind vehicle.

Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 79/100

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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: 21/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5
Glass: 4
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 5

INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 17/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 5
Starting: 5
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 7/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 4

Car History File: 2

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