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Herewith the description of the car:

1959 Vauxhall Cresta PA

Reg No: MFO 549

Chassis: PAD62230

Engine: PA63668

Odometer: 80,326 miles

Estimate: £18,000-£26,000

In current private ownership for 26 years

Fully restored over a five-year period

The vendor purchased this example 26 years ago but only got around to restoring it around five or six years ago.

The car underwent a total rotisserie restoration and now presents in exceptional condition. The engine and gearbox have both been fully rebuilt.

The vendor has owned a large number of classic cars in his life and as such has an excellent knowledge of restoration over the years, so he was able to carry out a large bulk of the work himself in his workshop.

The white and blue coachwork is the original body colour from the factory. The paintwork and interior restoration were entrusted to specialists and have both been finished to an excellent standard. A pre-facelift example, this Cresta has the attractive three-piece rear window.

The car is one of 150 varied classics coming to sale at the auction, and can be viewed before the auction from Wednesday to Friday inclusive at the venue.