11th Mar, 2026 10:00

March Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 20
 

20

1975 VAUXHALL VIVA E

Sold for £6,200
Estimated at £6,000 - £7,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: VAUXHALL
Model: VIVA E
Registration: NGF 841P
Engine Size (cc): 1256
Year of Manufacture: 1975
Date First Registered: 12/11/1975
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes some printed information from a previous auction.

The vendor has provided the following:

This was the description of the car when I bought it in July 2022. It has been in storage since then.

  • Reputed to be one of the five left in the country
  • Long-time ownership with both previous owners
  • Many new parts fitted, including 4 new tyres
  • Very presentable
  • Original factory specification


This time warp example was first registered on 12/11/1975 to a Mr Botting of Surrey by G.N. (Balham) Ltd of London, who kept the car until 1/8/1996, 21 years. It was then sold to a Mr McCarthy of Banstead, who
kept the car until 5/11/2021, 25 years, until its current owner acquired the car. It is finished in the very pleasing colour of Monaco White with Sporty Red Plaid cloth interior and benefits from very good chrome trim, including the original centre caps. The car is very impressive in its appearance and would grace any car collection.


When Vauxhall introduced the car, it was designed to compete with the Ford Capri and the Morris Marina and came with such “modern” equipment as 2-speed wipers, 2-speed heater, temperature gauge, great fuel economy of 39.1 mpg, servo-assisted braking system, rack and pinion steering and 4-speed synchromesh gearbox. As Vauxhall’s own press release stated “No other car offers you all this refinement, for so little”.


This really is one not to missed and with such a low number left on the road today, this must be one of the rarest cars on the market today. We are informed by the vendor that the car has had four new tyres, a new battery, new brake shoes and cylinders, new copper fuel and brake pipes, and comes with the original Viva instruction book and period advertising material. MOT’d until May 2023, it is all ready to go and enjoy.

 

Make: VAUXHALL
Model: VIVA E
Registration: NGF 841P
Engine Size (cc): 1256
Year of Manufacture: 1975
Date First Registered: 12/11/1975
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes some printed information from a previous auction.

The vendor has provided the following:

This was the description of the car when I bought it in July 2022. It has been in storage since then.

  • Reputed to be one of the five left in the country
  • Long-time ownership with both previous owners
  • Many new parts fitted, including 4 new tyres
  • Very presentable
  • Original factory specification


This time warp example was first registered on 12/11/1975 to a Mr Botting of Surrey by G.N. (Balham) Ltd of London, who kept the car until 1/8/1996, 21 years. It was then sold to a Mr McCarthy of Banstead, who
kept the car until 5/11/2021, 25 years, until its current owner acquired the car. It is finished in the very pleasing colour of Monaco White with Sporty Red Plaid cloth interior and benefits from very good chrome trim, including the original centre caps. The car is very impressive in its appearance and would grace any car collection.


When Vauxhall introduced the car, it was designed to compete with the Ford Capri and the Morris Marina and came with such “modern” equipment as 2-speed wipers, 2-speed heater, temperature gauge, great fuel economy of 39.1 mpg, servo-assisted braking system, rack and pinion steering and 4-speed synchromesh gearbox. As Vauxhall’s own press release stated “No other car offers you all this refinement, for so little”.


This really is one not to missed and with such a low number left on the road today, this must be one of the rarest cars on the market today. We are informed by the vendor that the car has had four new tyres, a new battery, new brake shoes and cylinders, new copper fuel and brake pipes, and comes with the original Viva instruction book and period advertising material. MOT’d until May 2023, it is all ready to go and enjoy.

Auction: March Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 11th Mar, 2026

Welcome to our March Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026. 

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy yourself as to a lot's description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction or call us to arrange for an individual appointment.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.

 

 

Viewing

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026. 

Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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