1989 Austin Metro GTa!

41k miles
Full years MOT
Rare example

Make no mistake, this particular Metro is a rare beast. In fact, one source suggests it is one of only eight pre Rover GTas remaining on our roads.

Its bodywork is exceptionally tidy. Every panel is straight, with panel gaps and seams all perfect.
The white paintwork and black bodykit has a great shine. The period correct metro turbo alloys are superb with a matching set of tyres.

Inside, it’s complemented by patterned blue/grey textile interior trim which is in fantastic condition with minimal wear. The carpets are excellent with little wear and everything works as it should.

The 1275cc engine fires straight up and runs perfectly with little choke when cold. The 4 speed manual gearbox is tight and the gear change is smooth. It sits well on the road and gets attention wherever it goes.

The Austin Rover Group’s Metro first saw the light of day in 1980 and was intended as a larger alternative to the mighty Mini, that was now 21 years old. Some of the Mini’s proven underpinnings were carried over; not least its subframe-mounted 998 and 1275cc engines that drove the front wheels via a four-speed manual or automatic gearbox. The suspension was a version of the Allegro’s Hydragas system. The newcomer was initially just sold in three-door hatchback form, but the packaging was good, accommodation deceptive and the ride and handling much lauded, and the model became a big seller, with over a million finding homes within the first 10 years of production. In order to retain buyer interest prior to the launch of the new Rover Metro, Rover created the GTa model that combined the 74bhp engine of the MG Metro with the stiffer suspension, alloy wheels and tyres of the MG Turbo, plus superior, more-supportive seats.

A fantastic usable and practical starter classic!

£6750