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- 2002 Vauxhall Astra '888 Edition' Turbo Coupé
2002 Vauxhall Astra '888 Edition' Turbo Coupé
Lot Number: 617
2002 Vauxhall Astra '888 Edition' Turbo Coupé
A rare, performance-focused, limited edition Astra T8 Coupé developed by their race team to celebrate Vauxhall's success in the BTCC.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 1st June, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN
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BODY COLOUR
Europa Blue -
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REG NUMBER
L888 VXL -
ODOMETER READING
66046 Miles
SUMMARY
A rare, performance-focused, limited edition Astra T8 Coupé developed by their race team to celebrate Vauxhall's success in the BTCC.
DESCRIPTION
- This rare 2002 Vauxhall Astra Coupé 888 was inspired by the British Touring Car Championship successes of the Astras run by the Triple Eight race team. Only 100 Coupés were built by Triple Eight on behalf of Vauxhall Motors
- Derived from the Astra Coupé Turbo and powered by the same 187bhp, turbocharged 2-litre engine, the ‘888 Edition’ has a host of individual features including race-proven chassis modifications, Milltek stainless steel exhaust, VXR front brakes, O.Z. Racing alloy wheels, Eibach springs and dampers, ETC-Plus traction control, a ‘Quickshift’ reduced-travel gear lever, BTCC-inspired body kit, and a restyled interior
- All 100 examples were finished in a bespoke shade of Europa Blue Pearlescent
- The current indicated mileage is 66,046 and prior to being put into storage by our vendor, work included a service, 888 air filter, 888 brake pads and a new 888 backbox. New Bilstein dampers were fitted but the original Eibachs will accompany the car
- It's supplied with the owner's manuals, stamped service book, original sales brochure along with various invoices and MOTs
- A modern-era BTCC celebration model with a firm nod to the circuit car's looks, this striking 888 Edition looks good value given its motorsport underpinnings
- The appropriate Registration Number, L888 VXL, will remain with the car
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 617
- Make
- VAUXHALL
- Model
- ASTRA T8
- Registration Number
- L888 VXL
- MOT Expiry
- 01/05/2024
- Chassis Number
- W0L0TGF072B004477
- Engine Number
- 31006053
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Europa Blue
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Lionel Abbott
- Car Specialist
- 07831 574381
- lionel@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Lionel.
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SCORE:
109 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 3rd June between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £225 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back from you by 5pm on Sunday evening, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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