1991 NISSAN PRIMERA GSI 2.0 AUTO

This very smart Sunburst Red Nissan Primera 2.0 GS saloon is now a very rare modern classic, with the website How Many Left? recording that only two 2.0 GS examples are left on the road. The model was introduced in late 1990 as a replacement for the Bluebird and built in Sunderland; in its day, it was a very well-regarded car with a reputation for fine driving and good handling. The 2.0-litre SR20 engine produces 128bhp.  

This example was registered in March 1991, making it an early car. It features electric windows all round, central locking and manual factory sunroof. It is totally original - even down to original dealer numberplates, tax disc holder, keyring and factory stereo (with electric aerial) and is now showing a low 44,314 miles on its odometer, which can be verified from the paperwork. Condition inside and out is very good, especially considering the originality. The MoT is valid until September 2025. The first owner had it for 30 years until his death in 2020; in his ownership, it was carefully looked after and apparently garaged every night. It still has his binoculars and cassettes in the centre armrest cubby hole where he left them (along with newer versions of the sweets he also enjoyed). The V5C shows four recorded keepers overall. 

The Nissan has been featured on Furious Driving, Lloyd Vehicle Consulting and JJ On Cars on YouTube. It has also been in the Daily Telegraph's Rarest Cars series (and on its stand at Silverstone in 2023). In November 2023 it was displayed at the NEC Classic Motor Show on the Pride of Ownership stand and won the Retro Repmobile Trophy at the 2022 Festival of the Unexceptional. 

We are told by the vendor, who uses the car regularly (but sparingly) that it runs and drives well, with no known issues. Recent work has included an oil and filter service during the summer, with the tyres and battery also being quite fresh too. All electrical items are functioning as they should. 

There's an extensive history with the car that includes the current and past V5Cs, service book (with stamps up to 36,493 miles in February 2008, although there is paper evidence of servicing beyond this), owner's handbook, MoT certificates back to 2000, assorted invoices and press articles. There's also a separate dealer workshop manual as well as a Haynes one. The Nissan has all its trophies and awards as well, plus two original keys (with the alarm deactivated).

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