A SUPER saloon from a surprise car brand can hit a shocking 161mph – and it can be picked up for under £6,000.
The very cool Vauxhall Vectra VXR is a high-performance version of the well-loved family motor – and these days it’s perhaps rare enough to be considered a future classic.
Produced between 2005 and 2008, the Vectra VXR packs plenty of punch thanks to a corking turbo V6 engine.
Quick around corners with plenty of grip, few cars – then or now – could hit the heights of the Vectra VXR for its price of under £30,000.
A review from Autoexpress sums it nicely, writing in 2005: “With a 161mph top speed, the only other four-door Vauxhall to have gone quicker than the new Vectra VXR is the legendary Lotus Carlton.”
At the time, the Vectra VXR’s main rivals were the legendary Ford Mondeo ST and the Mazda 6 MPS – although it’s arguable that the Vectra had slightly more style.
These cars are rare now and only appreciating in value in this condition
These days, used examples can be picked up for peanuts – if you keep your eyes out.
Indeed, we found a 2006 example currently up for the sale on the Cars & Classic website, finished in a stunning ‘Arden blue’ colour, for just £5,999.
The super saloon comes with 117,000 miles on the clock and is advertised as being in “excellent condition”.
What’s more, you might be picking up a modern classic which could rise in value, as the listing adds: “These cars are rare now and only appreciating in value in this condition.”
Sticking with Vauxhall, owners Stellantis has suggested it could stop selling all its petrol motors within months.
Petrolheads with a keen interest in modern classics might fancy the look of this iconic British sports car – that was once the star of a Hollywood movie.
