For Sale Celebration 206 Offers over £1000
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:08 pm
For Sale 1995 480 Celebration no. 206/480
Some of you may have seen this for sale last year, in the end I hung on to it, but in the space of a year its covered less than 1000 miles. I’ve just had an offer accepted on a house, so this time I have to be strict with myself and must really let it go.
I’ve owned this celebration since 2016 and generally its been very reliable.
Latest MOT completed October 1st so valid until 1/10/2022.
Part service history Including all the invoices for work carried out during my ownership, plus service book with many historic stamps. Cambelt last changed in 2016 after i picked up the car. Its probably done no-where near the mileage due for another change, but being honest, its reached 5 years old so you may wish to get it changed for peace of mind.
Other work carried out in the past few years:
• New offside front caliper
• Brake lines that run near fuel tank replaced (tank out job!).
• Discs/pads front and rear.
• Handbrake cables renewed.
• New Yuasa Battery 2020.
The car has a few subtle mods including:
• Lowered 40mm, springs over uprated shocks (new springs all round as cracks were discovered before MOT) .
• Cat-back powerflow exhaust – no louder than stock but has a great rasp in the midrange.
• Performance air filter.
• Clear side repeaters.
Noteworthy points:
• Rear lamps in good condition.
• 480 in reg number from new.
• Never experienced any serious water ingress issues in my ownership .
• Full leather interior, no rips or tears only minor wear to drivers bolster
• Currently has a full tank of v-power unleaded so should get you home without worry!
• I also have various spares available that are negotiable if wanted. Including a set of doors in the same colour (with windows & regulators), a spare tailgate, spare bumper skins & nose cone in the same colour, and a whole load of interior parts and more.
Issues/ areas for improvement:
• Rear arches have a some scabs, (see pics).
• Heated seats and AC have never worked in my ownership but it never bothered me.
• Small crack in centre glass between rear lamps – second-hand part included.
• Paintwork has some laquer peel and scuffs in places (see pics).
• Instrument pack – speedo and MFD functional, however backlighting is intermittent. Occasionally the whole pack will illuminate as it should but otherwise it is dim. It is possible to see your fuel level though.
• Slight mileage discrepancy on mot history due to previous notorious 480 instrument issues. Actual mileage is approximately 110000.
I’ve tried to be as honest as possible, but I’ve probably missed something so feel free to ask any questions. PM me I’ll send you my number so you can call/text.
Not perfect, but useable example that’s got plenty of life in it yet. If you’re willing to sort out its foibles and show it some love at a body-shop you’ll have a very tidy car.
With the impending house purchase its more about rationalising my outgoings, than trying to make money, as with most 480s I have put more funds into this than I’ll ever get back. I’d much rather offer it to an enthusiast here for a fair price before it sees the likes of ebay.
Update! I really can't leave this in a driveway looking sad all winter so, offers over £1000 seriously considered.
Based south of Norwich in the NR16 postcode. Come and view and make me a sensible offer! Test drives welcome as long as you’re insured
Tried to add some pics here, but it crashed out on me, so pics can be found here: https://postimg.cc/gallery/XrWqWnB
Some of you may have seen this for sale last year, in the end I hung on to it, but in the space of a year its covered less than 1000 miles. I’ve just had an offer accepted on a house, so this time I have to be strict with myself and must really let it go.
I’ve owned this celebration since 2016 and generally its been very reliable.
Latest MOT completed October 1st so valid until 1/10/2022.
Part service history Including all the invoices for work carried out during my ownership, plus service book with many historic stamps. Cambelt last changed in 2016 after i picked up the car. Its probably done no-where near the mileage due for another change, but being honest, its reached 5 years old so you may wish to get it changed for peace of mind.
Other work carried out in the past few years:
• New offside front caliper
• Brake lines that run near fuel tank replaced (tank out job!).
• Discs/pads front and rear.
• Handbrake cables renewed.
• New Yuasa Battery 2020.
The car has a few subtle mods including:
• Lowered 40mm, springs over uprated shocks (new springs all round as cracks were discovered before MOT) .
• Cat-back powerflow exhaust – no louder than stock but has a great rasp in the midrange.
• Performance air filter.
• Clear side repeaters.
Noteworthy points:
• Rear lamps in good condition.
• 480 in reg number from new.
• Never experienced any serious water ingress issues in my ownership .
• Full leather interior, no rips or tears only minor wear to drivers bolster
• Currently has a full tank of v-power unleaded so should get you home without worry!
• I also have various spares available that are negotiable if wanted. Including a set of doors in the same colour (with windows & regulators), a spare tailgate, spare bumper skins & nose cone in the same colour, and a whole load of interior parts and more.
Issues/ areas for improvement:
• Rear arches have a some scabs, (see pics).
• Heated seats and AC have never worked in my ownership but it never bothered me.
• Small crack in centre glass between rear lamps – second-hand part included.
• Paintwork has some laquer peel and scuffs in places (see pics).
• Instrument pack – speedo and MFD functional, however backlighting is intermittent. Occasionally the whole pack will illuminate as it should but otherwise it is dim. It is possible to see your fuel level though.
• Slight mileage discrepancy on mot history due to previous notorious 480 instrument issues. Actual mileage is approximately 110000.
I’ve tried to be as honest as possible, but I’ve probably missed something so feel free to ask any questions. PM me I’ll send you my number so you can call/text.
Not perfect, but useable example that’s got plenty of life in it yet. If you’re willing to sort out its foibles and show it some love at a body-shop you’ll have a very tidy car.
With the impending house purchase its more about rationalising my outgoings, than trying to make money, as with most 480s I have put more funds into this than I’ll ever get back. I’d much rather offer it to an enthusiast here for a fair price before it sees the likes of ebay.
Update! I really can't leave this in a driveway looking sad all winter so, offers over £1000 seriously considered.
Based south of Norwich in the NR16 postcode. Come and view and make me a sensible offer! Test drives welcome as long as you’re insured
Tried to add some pics here, but it crashed out on me, so pics can be found here: https://postimg.cc/gallery/XrWqWnB
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