Registration - KNR 313P Chassis No. - 9B08DEY13197 M.O.T. - Exempt Odometer - 65,804 And now for something completely different – a fully-sorted competition car that was campaigned in single venue rally events throughout the eighties and early nineties. First registered in October 1975, ‘KNR 313P’ is the second oldest Chevette in existence according to the Cavalier & Chevette Owners’ Club. It began life as a 1256cc model, but in the mid ‘80s was fitted with a 2279cc SOHC engine and converted throughout to Clubman rally specification. In its day it competed against Metro 6R4s and Subaru Imprezas at such venues as Oulton Park, Aintree, New Brighton Promenade and Stafford. Since retiring from competition in 1992, the car has been regularly exhibited at classic car shows in the Cheshire area. An apparently perfect candidate for today’s booming historic rally scene, it would of course first have to be brought into line with the current regulations. The 180bhp engine features a fast road/race camshaft and is fed by a pair of DHLA 48 Dellorto carburettors. The Chevette drives through a four-speed manual gearbox and stops courtesy of four-pot caliper brakes, while the suspension specification includes Bilstein turreted rear dampers. The vendor currently classes the engine, transmission, bodywork and interior as ‘good’ and the red paintwork as ‘average’. A unique opportunity. The Chevette was a small family saloon that slotted into the Vauxhall range below the established Viva. With Ford not responding with the Fiesta until 1976, it was in fact the best-selling vehicle of its type from 1975 to 1978. Ultimately Vauxhall built a version specifically for rallying, the HS, which featured the same well-proven 2279cc Slant-Four engine as the sale car. In summary: • An attractive period Clubman rally car with historic competition potential • Has remained in the same ownership since 1989 • Currently Powered by a 2279cc SOHC engine producing 180bhp
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