9th Oct, 2025 10:00

October Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 520
 

520

1978 VAUXHALL VX 490 (FE)

Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Mileage: 79151
Make: VAUXHALL
Model: VX 490 (FE)
Registration: ARF 171S
Engine Size (cc): 2279
Year of Manufacture: 1978
Date First Registered: 26/06/1978
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 1 October 2025 - Tuesday 7 October 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes an Owner's Handbook, a scanned previous V5, a scanned newspaper clipping, and three MOT certificates.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • Owned for 35 years
  • Garaged for 33 years
  • 2300 twin carb engine with oil cooler and 5-speed getrag gearbox.
  • Not roadworthy
  • Runs on a can of fuel under the bonnet

 

Mileage: 79151
Make: VAUXHALL
Model: VX 490 (FE)
Registration: ARF 171S
Engine Size (cc): 2279
Year of Manufacture: 1978
Date First Registered: 26/06/1978
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 1 October 2025 - Tuesday 7 October 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes an Owner's Handbook, a scanned previous V5, a scanned newspaper clipping, and three MOT certificates.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • Owned for 35 years
  • Garaged for 33 years
  • 2300 twin carb engine with oil cooler and 5-speed getrag gearbox.
  • Not roadworthy
  • Runs on a can of fuel under the bonnet

Auction: October Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 9th Oct, 2025

Welcome to our October Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 1 October 2025 - Tuesday 7 October 2025. 

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.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.

 

 

Viewing

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 1 October 2025 - Tuesday 7 October 2025. 

Mon: 9:15am - 5pm

Tuesday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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