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

Vauxhall Viva SL 1971 Tax exempt 1256cc
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 H1 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 6x9 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:
 60mm lowered and uprated coil springs made from the original GM pattern but -60mm 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 1256cc 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 panelThis 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 V5C 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 24hrs of auction end and cash on collection for the final balance.

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