Corgi Vauxhall Astra GTE 16V Carmine Red (1/43)

Very collectible 1/43 scale Corgi Vanguards diecast model of the Vauxhall Astra GTE 16V in Carmine Red. This model measures approx 9cm in length. Quality, detailed 1/43 diecast model of the Vauxhall Astra GTE 16V. Comes mounted on a plastic stand with a clear display case. Please note: due to how these are packaged from the manufacturer there are often slight surface scuffs on the clear display case, the model and stand are fine though. Launched in late 1987, the 16 valve GTE was the ultimate evolution of General Motorsb (GM) bteardropb Mk2 Astra. It was loud and raw compared to Volkswagenbs rival Golf Mk2 GTI 16V which was polished, sophisticated, and slower. The GTE appealed to buyers who loved this unruly character and its era-defining digital dashboard. It was created by fitting GMbs 2-litre bFamily 2b engine with a motor sport inspired 16-valve twin-cam cylinder-head developed by Cosworth to become the bKBAb, or bred-topb, as itbs often called. This endowed this lightweight hatch with blistering real-world pace, especially above 4000rpm, which eclipsed its on-paper figures making this hottest of the eighties front-wheel drive hot-hatches great fun to drive. The GTE modelled was purchased from Vauxhall/Opel Dealers Ferguson of Renfrew, Scotland, on June 3rd, 1989, having been ordered with the optional fuel computer and GM factory-fitted alarm. The first owner kept it for ten years and it was then dry stored before being purchased in 2005 by Glasgow-based enthusiast Graham Walker who did some light restoration before returning it to the road. It was purchased by the current owner, Angus-based Sandy Carnegie, in 2013 as a sound and honest 58,000-mile car which, unusually, had no corrosion issues but many cosmetic blemishes. He has restored and detailed the car to perfect original show winning condition, fitting many new components, and it is now acknowledged as one of the best in the UK.

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