Genuine Vauxhall Nova GTE 1988 for sale - Abandoned Restoration Project.
Vauxhall Nova GTE White 3 Dr Hatch first registered 10.11.88
Petrol 1598cc
Asking for £1250
The GTE has been in the family since 29 June 1989 (one former keeper on the V5). It was owned and driven by my mother-in-law from June 1989 until she gave up driving about six years ago at the age of 78. It was then passed to my son who had every intention of fully restoring the car for a track day project until he passed his driving test, spent too much time on his other road car and found the opposite sex.
This is sold as a restoration project and a lot of the hard work stripping the car has already been completed, interior out, engine out etc. The front end was welded and repaired but the rear was not checked and when it was found that a lot of welding work was needed (too much) the decision was made to cut away the back section behind the wheel well and a new donor back was obtained to be welded in. It was not long after that all work ground to a halt.
The main top body panels are in very good condition, wings, doors bonnet, bumpers, wing mirrors, GTE steels with white trims, all glass (electric windows, factory fit) etc. It has the genuine factory sunroof fitted. It also has the factory fit electric windows and central locking. The interior though covered in dust is in good condition.
I have the current V5 (new style) and the vehicle is declared sorn.
This is an ideal project for someone with the skill and enthusiasm for such a rare original hot-hatch.
It has been sat a few years in a very dusty but dry storage unit.
I will not split for parts alone, I would much rather it go to an enthusiast.
If you have any questions or would like to view please contact me, I also have some photos. Please bear in mind this needs a serious amount of work and therefore serious thought, it cannot be driven away, only taken away in kit form.
http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/lynnettelaw/library/
I have checked the engine and it turns by hand, has not seized, it has only done 62K and was in good order when removed.
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I also have if anyone is interested:-
Harry Hockley Turreted Body Shell, Nova GTE with V5.
A front/rear roll cage for a Nova.
A set of polycarbonate windows for a 3 door hatch Nova never fitted.
A set of new front upper and lower panels.
Stoke on Trent/ Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire.
My contact number is 07442506480.
