Vauxhall Viva 2 Door Saloon SL spec 17,500 miles from new TAX EXEMPT

Vauxhall Viva SL 1971 Tax exempt 1256 cc
Genuine 17. 00 miles from new as this car was stored for 30 years. 3 owners from new. The body shell is solid. sills. inner sills. floor. chassis no rot. no welding has been done or will ever need doing and all original panels.

List of restoration/modifications.
Exterior:

Replacement front and rear bumper

15” Millenium multi spoke alloy wheels

195-50-15 Rotational tyres

New Rear lights

Period decals

Replacement clear front indicators

Replacement sill and arch chrome trims

Fibreglass front spoiler

Chrome bullet door mirrors

New black and silver number plates

Front square headlamps replaced with Magnum style round lamps. inc removing and re-welding of replacement steel headlamp mounting panels

Ford Capri H 1 halogen lamps (with uprated bulbs). all re-wired and new 501 type holder LED side lights.

Refurbished front Magnum type grille.

Interior:

Full replacement interior inc:

Excellent condition Recaro seats with fish net head rests ( from a 2005 Suzuki Ignis Sport ) modified and fitted onto original modified Viva seat subframes on original floor mounting holes.

New Sparco 3 point harnesses

Replacement Opel Manta steering wheel

Replacement black square vent dash with re-wired centre warning light panel added

Replacement black door cards and rear panels

Replacement door seal rubbers and kick treads

Replacement black rear seat SL type

Full New rubber backed black carpet

Metal dash surround and pillars repainted black

Custom made roll cage with removable diagonal painted white with fire extinguisher

Replacement black SL parcel shelf

JVC cd player with 6 x 9 rear speakers

2 channel amp with 12” sub in boot

Original boot mat in excellent condition

Original soundproofing left in under carpet as in excellent condition and the original headlining left in as also in great condition. Interior floors and inner sills are unwelded don't need welding and have original paint which is as good as the exterior finish.

Suspension. steering and brakes:

60 mm lowered and uprated coil springs made from the original GM pattern but -60 mm

New Monroe front uprated gas shockers

New Monroe rear coil over gas shockers. coil over spring being lowered to suit.

Front suspension stripped and rubber bushes replaced where needed

Replacement bottom ball joints

Rear suspension stripped and rubber bushes replaced where needed

New Steering rack and poly bush coupling

Front brake calipers refurbished and painted

New front brake pads and fitting kit

New front brake discs

All brake pipes good

Brake fluid changed replaced with Castrol Dot 4

Rear drums stripped. cleaned and painted

New rear wheel cylinders

New rear brake shoes.

All brake pipes and unions checked all in excellent condition so didn't need replacing.
Exhaust custom made from front pipe back. exits under back axle. including new steel tubing. centre flexi pipe and rear silencer.

Engine and ancillaries:

Replacement 1256 cc Full engine sourced from a 36. 00 mile 1978 Chevette (with service history to prove)

Original gearbox with new rear seal fitted

Engine was stripped to initially replace a leaking rear crank seal then underwent a full strip down to check internal components

New timing gear fitted inc tensioner

New front crank seal

Full gasket set fitted

Pistons. rings and bores checked all in excellent low mileage condition

Crank removed. stripped. checked and re-fit

Big end shells replaced just as a precaution

Re-con alternator

Re-con starter motor

New starter solenoid

New CD 150 Stromberg carb

New inlet manifold

Re-con radiator and new rad cap

New original GM top and bottom rad hoses

New silicone heater hoses and vacuum hoses

New fuel pump

New ignition coil

Replacemant distributor fitted with Accu-Spark electronic ignition.

New sports type air filter

All hose clips replaced

Many new bolts fitted when available

New aluminium slam panel This is a 42 year old car with a body shell that is as solid as the day it left the factory. no rot in the usual black spots and has all original panels with original paint work. It has been dry stored/garaged since I have owned it from 2005. It is a great useable classic and has passed every MOT without fail or any adviseries.
"Feature article in Hall of Fame Total Vauxhall Magazine May 2013"
I have the V 5 C it is in the all important bracket of TAX FREE and is very cheap to insure through specialist classic car insurers. on average including all the modifications around £130 per year fully comprehensive with an agreed value of £3500. Viewing is essential as I have described it the best I can but I always think it is best you come and look for yourself. The car will be sold as seen and it is advertised elsewhere so may be removed at anytime. I will need a £200 deposit via paypal. contact details and collection arrangements within 24 hrs of auction end and cash on collection for the final balance.

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