THE PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW SALE 23rd & 24th March 2024

208 CCA The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2024 LOT 383 Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000 1997 VAUXHALL CALIBRA TURBO 4X4 LIMITED EDITION - #25/51 One of only 51 examples and just one owner from new. Produced to celebrate the end of production, all were Jet Black with an Irmscher spoiler and BBS RX 16” alloys. • The pinnacle of the Calibra range, the Turbo 4x4, arrived in 1992, sporting a low-lag C20LET 2-litre 16v Cosworth-fettled Vauxhall ‘red top’ engine with a KKK turbo attached and forged pistons inside, married to a 6-speed Getrag F28/6 gearbox, giving 201bhp and 207lb/ft of torque, resulting in 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds and a top speed of 152mph • There are now only 65 turbocharged Calibras registered for UK-road use today • This is car #25 of 51 Calibra Turbo 4x4 Limited Edition examples produced in 1996 for the UK- market • The appeal of the ‘LE’ is further bolstered by 16” BBS RX alloy wheels in a ‘Champagne’ hue, an Irmscher rear spoiler and suspension that sits 30mm lower than standard (courtesy of Bilstein shock absorbers, Irmscher springs and stiffer camber bushes) • #25 has been owned by our vendor from new, it has covered a conservative 75,000 miles and has been meticulously maintained • Recent expenditure of £4,200 on having it fully serviced/renewed, ensuring it was in fine fettle. There is a large accompanying history file, full of invoices and old MOT certificates, to help support its condition and mileage • #25 remains in excellent condition today and is ready for its next custodian; there is much to recommend this 1990s rare and very capable sports car Lot Details Reg: P47 PKJ Chassis no.: W0L000085T9009133 Mileage: 75,000 MOT expiry: 16/05/2024 Consignor: Joseph Watts Telephone No: 07779 082707 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 89/135 «««¶¶ More Details Lot 383 Bid On Lot 383