1983 Colt Galant 2.0 GLS Automatic Very Very Rare SOLD

Hi, And many thanks for taking the time to view this advert for this very rare and lovely condition 1983 Colt Galant 2. 0 GLS automatic, which I have owned since July 2004. From 2004 it went to Spain and was used very little twice a year when over there on holiday, it returned to UK in 2015 having covered 1, 300 issue free miles.

Before Leaving Spain all Brake pads, belts including cam belt, Oils including Brake and automatic Gear box fluid all replaced, as was Antifreeze.

I am selling this car under duress and with a very heavy heart as I know I'll never replace it, and I don't wish to let it go, however due to a severe change in circumstances I have to let it go.

I am a real Mitsubishi fan and also own two Colt Sapporo's, which are not for sale.

To assist I will place description into sections. This car was initially purchased as a company car and did its first 47, 000 miles in the first three years.

The Gentleman then retired but purchased the car off the company and between 1986 and 2004 it only covered another 20, 000 miles.
The Car was garaged from new and the owner was an engineer and he changed the oil and filter every 6 months regardless of mileage and also wax oiled the car including underside and engine bay.

BODYWORK -
The Body and Paintwork, mostly original is great shape, has never been welded or restored and does not need any now. There is some fading on scuttle panel, both sides around boot lid to body, around and inch either side and area where rear number plate fits, between rear lights. There is some minor bubbling of rust directly above front grille, the small filler panel between the grille and main bonnet, also some stone chips front valance area.
Other than this main body, doors boot roof bonnet etc in great original condition, the garaging and constant wax oil treatment proving its worth.

INTERIOR/ ELECTRICS -
The Interior is both plush, comfortable and in overall good condition. All electrics and auxiliary items such as heated rear screen etc all in perfect working order, The car had a Colt Sport Steering Wheel which has been removed and the original re fitted. The Car also had a Digital Dashboard which I purchased from abroad, this malfunctioned and the original analogue dashboard has been re fitted, with the mileage adjusted higher to reflect the true and correct mileage of the car.
Regards the mileage you will notice that the mileage increased by around 100, 000 miles in one year, this of course is not correct, just that the digital dash read in KM's Not Miles, but my local MOT Garage did not notice and put it down as miles not Km's, i do however have pictures of both analogue and digital dash to prove correct miles which is under 89, 000 miles.

ENGINE/ TRANSMISSION -
The engine is the Astron 80 Belt Driven silent shaft unit with a single Auto Choke Carburettor producing around 90 BHP, and feeds to a Borg Warner 3 Speed Automatic Gearbox.
Although not fast it does keep up with the traffic, cruises well and quietly at 70 to 85 mph, does not use oil, it’s a good unit. Average MPG is around 25 mpg, 300 miles to a tank. Please do bear in mind that this is when using the car to and from work in rush hour traffic. On a run it will increase to 340 ish to a tank. It will run on unleaded no problem, i always use 97 or 99 Octane and no detonation or pinking occurs.
On a cold start its best to let it run for one to two mins otherwise it can flood a bit, I’ve had carb tuned but these carbs are kmown for excessive rich running from cold starts. Once under way choke drops down and it idles both in gear and neutral very quietly and smoothly.
The 3 speed Borg Warner Box is a familiar unit, very reliable they don’t ever fail, it does the job shifts smoothly enough, clunks into reverse, they all do that does not leak.

SUSPENSION/ STEERING?WHEELS/ BRAKES
The car is fitted with optional 7x14 Inch Coltsport Allycat Wheels, i would rather keep these and fit the tyres to original Alloy Wheels, similar to Cortina Granada of early 80’s, however if you are happy with the Allycats they can stay with the car.
Steering arms and ball Joints were all replaced in 2015 prior to the car leaving Spain in 2015, the steering box adjusted every 6000 miles or so, The car has standard PowerSteering which is fluid and whine free, light and as ne.
The Suspension is firm quiet and vibration free as is steering, i hate wheel wobble, the brakes are superb, pulls the car up fast skid free no juddering at all and quiet, the car benefits from 4 discs no drums and handbrake also excellent, i always use it despite car being an automatic

EQUIPMENT –
This is the Phase 2 of the 80 to 85 Series Galant, has a different front grille, smoked Rear Lights with fog lights incorated into bumper rather than rear light clusters, has different seat material, Extra Equipment including Split 60/ 40 folding rear seat, Variable 2 to 20 seconds Intermitant Wipers, central Locking.

Already excellent standard equipment includes 4 x electric windows, Power Steering, Alloy Wheels, Headlight Wash Wipes, Fog Lights Front and Rear, Reclining Rear Seat, internal boot release and fuel door, Internal adjustment both wing mirrors, Radio FM with Cassette Player, Under tray passenger seat. 4 wheel disc brakes – rare all those years ago –
The car comes with some receipts some stamped service history and notes written with dates and servicing carried out, some MOT Certs and is currently with MOT. Insurance costs me – aged 45 – with Footman James at £98 per year with an agreed value at £4, 500.
As there are no others for sale its extremely difficult to price, I have had a look at other Colts of similar age on line. Starions which were actually based on this car and Sapporo go for £6, 000 Plus.

You are more than welcome to pop over have a look at the car and i would recommend this. Im based near Heathrow Airport with excellent access from M4, M3, M25, A312, A316.

I usually undersell my cars and would never expect anyone to be disappointed, I feel you would not be, Its an excellent car, Comfortable stylish you wont drive past another or see another at a car show Im Sure.

Any questions or to view the car please email or call me. £3, 750 ONO

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