FOR SALE A stonking Vauxhall Nova Sport in sublime condition and full history. MODEL HISTORY The Vauxhall Nova Sport is purely and unashamedly a homologation special with only 500 produced. It made no pretence to be the civilised roadgoing hot hatchback, instead it was aimed at the motorsport buyer offering a basis for a Group A racer or rally car and why so few genuine examples survive today! GM Dealer Sport was responsible to assist Vauxhall be more competitive and with involvement from Steve Thompson (Irmscher UK Dealer), Weber UK, ENEM Cams and Ashley Exhausts the Nova Sport pathed the way to success with the likes of Harry Hockley and a young Colin McRae at the wheel. Blending a base model shell, some SR parts and a screamer of an engine, this is a SR with teeth! EQUIPMENT Front spoiler, Sport livery, tinted glass, halogen headlamps, uprated Sports handling package, locking fuel cap, tailgate wash/wipe, interior light, quartz clock, hazard lights, two-speed heater fan, folding rear seat, twin Weber DCOE dual choke carburettors, Irmscher air cleaner/silencer unit, Irmscher induction manifold, performance camshaft, red Ashley rear silencer. Accessories: Bill Blydenstein B Pack Conversion, passenger door mirror, Compomotive alloy wheels, Formuling sports steering wheel, rear seat belts, Vauxhall rubber floor mats. EXTERIOR A rather special Nova quickly distinguished from the exclusive, striking, carefully co-ordinated ‘Sports’ livery and standard red performance Ashley exhaust silencer. All 500 homologation specials were finished in Polar White, (Code E452), and this authenticated example is exemplary in all exterior attributes. From the unmarked glossy rich paint, correct trim and detailed underside, this is not just a show winner on Group A rally stages! The early round lock rear tailgate, correct bumpers, gutter trim and even unobtainable sill decals are fitted, all documented in a photographic laminated restoration album. Supplying dealer number plates, rear screen sticker and even tax disc holder are fitted. This stonking example is fit for the finest of iconic car collections. INTERIOR Sparse and all the better for it! Body-hugging, rally-style front Recaro seats are trimmed in Brown Daytona Check SR interior, (Code 321), with no common wear to the outer bolster areas and tight material. The basic dark brown dashboard has no outer face vents, the starting procedure sticker and the correct two speed rotary fan dial. The early orange needle SR 6 dial sports instruments are in full working order and door speakers and tweeters remain fitted from a removed radio. The colour keyed carpet has been protected by genuine Vauxhall rubber floor mats and a pristine genuine GM rear parcel shelf remains fitted enclosing an immaculate boot area. ENGINE & TRANSMISSION The Sports Pack boosts the original 13SB engine found in the standard 1.3SR from 75 BHP to 93BHP slashing the 0-60 MPH to 8.5 seconds, some 2 seconds faster than a standard car! A matching numbers engine beautifully detailed and easily distinguished with the glorious sounding twin Weber carburettors and Irmscher inlet manifold. The massive history file also reveals the cylinder head was worked on by the legendary late Bill Blydenstein, the highly respected racing driving, Vauxhall performance expert and owner of Blydenstein Racing Limited. The 5-speed gearbox is precise with a progressive clutch action. WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES Expensive colour coded Compomotive Motorsport 6JX15 ET49 alloy wheels are fitted shod in Fulda Y2000 195/50 R15 tyres. The decals to the wheels have aged. The dual circuit, diagonally split, servo assisted brakes with discs upfront do a fair job of stopping the car with a firm application. HISTORY FILE This rare Nova Sport is confirmed by Vauxhall Heritage and has been checked against the original manifest held by Andrew Duerden, Vauxhall Motorsport & Heritage Archivist with accompanying letter. Registered by Vauxhall main dealer, Crookham Service Garage in Aldershot on the 1st August 1985, it was their own vehicle no doubt wanting to enjoy the exclusivity and fun of being one of 500 made! Subsequently sold by them in June 1987 to a Miss Vass for the sum of £4,900 as evidenced by the original sales invoice, this example has only had four former keepers from new. One previous long-term keeper was Mr Hookway, a member of staff at the supplying dealer and motorsport enthusiast. The massive history file shows the vehicle enjoying track events wearing the number 33, historic MOT certificates, neatly filed invoices and numerous other artefact’s tracing the car from new to the present day. A major mechanical and electrical service, brake overhaul, cambelt and water pump was carried out in October 2025 to ensure perfect operation. One of the rarest hot hatches of them all. MOT October 2026, HPI Clear.