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

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

£ 2,000 - 3,000
US$ 2,800 - 4,200
To be sold without reserve

Bonhams MPH March Auction

20 Mar 2021, 13:00 GMT

Bicester, Bicester Heritage

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

    Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered "as is / as seen" subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.

    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
Contacts
  1. Rob Hubbard
    Auction administration - Motor Cars
    Bonhams
    Work
    Bicester Heritage
    Bicester, United Kingdom
    Work +44 1869 229477
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast,1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety Chassis no. FBH93222
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast,1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety Chassis no. FBH93222
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast,1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety Chassis no. FBH93222
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast,1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety Chassis no. FBH93222
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast,1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety Chassis no. FBH93222
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast,1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety Chassis no. FBH93222
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast,1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety Chassis no. FBH93222
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast,1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety Chassis no. FBH93222
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast,1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety Chassis no. FBH93222
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast,1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety Chassis no. FBH93222
The Property of a Gentleman and Racing Enthusiast,1968 Vauxhall VX Four-Ninety Chassis no. FBH93222
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