10th Dec, 2025 10:00
December Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction
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1978 LEYLAND CARS PRINCESS 1800
£2,750 - £3,750
Buyer's Premium applies.
Make: LEYLAND CARS
Model: PRINCESS 1800
Registration: ASE 698S
Engine Size (cc): 1798
Current Speedometer Reading: 62890
Year of Manufacture: 1978
Date First Registered: 16/05/1978
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes owners handbook, previous V5, MOT certificates, tax discs, certificate of attendance for Kildrummy Rally, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:
- Austin Princess 1800 base model with Burnt Orange vinyl seats
- largely original condition with repairs to rear wheel arches about 15 years ago
- Mainly original paint with some touch ups here and there with no blistering anywhere
- NOS bumpers good chrome, solid underneath, hydragas suspension refurbished and re-gassed, SS exhaust
- Electronic ignition fitted and has attended many club events at Gaydon and further afield with no overheating issues at all even at motorway cruising speeds Interior is in good order, no rips or tears, the front carpets are are worn but covered with good-quality mats
- Modern FM radio with bluetooth
- Recent maintenance work included Track rod ends replaced, new hydraulic pipes on power steering rack, clutch slave cylinder replaced, heavy duty battery one year ago, with four new tyres with less than 2,000 miles on them.
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Auction: December Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 10th Dec, 2025
Welcome to our December Christmas Auction!
The viewing period for this auction is Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025.
Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.
Viewing
The viewing period for this auction is Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025.
Mon: 9:15am - 5pm
Tuesday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 12pm
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