1999 Vauxhall Vectra ST3000

A proper touring car for the road, the Vectra ST3000 offers has all the styling, power, and noise you could want. The black paint looked to be in decent condition, with a good lustre. We did notice some crazing on the rear bumper, along with some stone chips to the front. The images are taken from a few different angles to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there for yourselves. So please take the time to fully assess these hi-resolution images and videos of the car, for you to make up your own minds about the condition of the paint. The bodywork around the Vectra looked to be in decent condition for the age of the car. We did notice some areas of corrosion coming through the paint - mainly on the bonnet, roof, and around some of the wheel arches. We also noted a couple of dents: one at the top of the passenger side of the bonnet and another on the passenger-side rear door. There was also a crack in the front bumper at the bottom of the driver's side. The doors, bonnet, and boot all opened and closed with ease, while the struts held the bonnet up without issue. We've highlighted in more detail our observations through our hi-resolution images and videos, so please take time to look through all the media files for a detailed view at what’s on offer, and for you to assess the condition of the car for yourselves. The dashboard looked to be in great condition, with the controls angled towards the driver. We didn't notice any cracks or other damage to the dashboard, and all the dials were clear and easy to read. The odometer read approximately 52,293 miles at the time of our visit. As mentioned above, the 3.0-litre V6 felt like it had plenty of power under the driver's right foot. Rod's son took us out as Rod had recently injured his finger. On the various roads we took the car along it performed well, from the cobbles to the dual carriageways, and we didn't notice any unwanted noises from the drivetrain or chassis. To see the ST3000 in motion please take a look at the on the road video below. The glass around the Vectra looked to be in good condition, with a tinted sunstrip on the front windscreen. We did notice a small chip in the windscreen, low down on the driver's side. The badges all appeared to be present and correct, and looked in good shape. Please view the photos and video below to review the condition of the glass and trim for yourself. The Vectra sits on a set of star-spoke Vauxhall wheels, which were showing their age in places, with corrosion spotted on the faces and between the spokes. The centre caps also showed some signs of age, and the wheels would definitely benefit from a refurbishment. A mixture of tyres was fitted to the car, with Goodyear tyres at the front dating from 2003 and Yokohama tyres at the rear, also dating from 2003. We would recommend having these replaced. Please take time to review the photos and videos for a detailed view of the exterior, wheels, and tyres so you can make your own assessment of their condition. Tyres are a key safety item, and you should consider replacing any that are cracked, perished, unevenly worn, or over 10 years old. The grey cloth, camo-pattern Recaro seats look to have held their shape well over the years. We did notice some creasing on the driver's side bolster, along with some bobbling on the front part of the seat, which is in keeping with the age and mileage of the car. Please take a look at the photos and video below to decide on the condition of the seats and carpets for yourself. The 3.0-litre V6 started first time with no issues, ticking over nicely. It performed well on the road too, and we didn't notice any unwanted noises coming from the engine. The Vectra is fitted with a BTB stainless steel exhaust. The 5-speed manual gearbox also performed well on the road, selecting gears with ease, and there was no crunching from the gearbox noticed either. Please take a look at the cold start video below to see for yourself the performance of the engine and gearbox. We didn't test all the electrics during our visit, but the radio, windows, clocks, etc. all worked. Rod told us the airbag warning lights comes on but he has a new squab to fit and rectify the problem, the central locking doesn't work either, he has a replacement door catch ready to fit, which should hopefully resolve the issue and the air-con comes on as it should but needs re-gassed, everything else was functioning as expected. The car comes with a printout of work carried out by Thurlby Motors between 2001 and 2004, as well as some invoices and MOT certificates dating back to 2005. A new timing belt, water pump, idler bearings, auxiliary belt, crankshaft pulley oil seal, spark plugs and fuel filter were all renewed last month by a local independent Vauxhall garage. The underside was deep cleaned and undersealed at a local bodyshop last month. A new Quaife limited slip diff and reconditioned gearbox was fitted by the legendary motorsport mechanic Dougie Keenan 3,000 miles ago. With the car being one of just three built to this specification, opportunities to own one don't come along often, so it's certainly worth taking a closer look at this special Vectra. Rod also has copies of the Autocar and EVO magazine articles from when the SuperTouring was first launched. We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a HPi check on the vehicle. We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, and as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment on the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming. If there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bid/s, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - just like a traditional auction house. The suspension was impressive. We took it along some cobbled roads before starting the video, and it absorbed all the bumps in its stride, with no unwanted noises noted. It was also compliant when we got it onto the dual carriageway. The brakes brought the Vectra to a stop in a straight line, with no issues noted. Please take a look at the on the road video below to see how the suspension and brakes performed. Fitted with what appears to be the original Vauxhall steering wheel, which looked to be in good condition, with only some signs of age. The gearstick also looked to be in decent condition, with the numbering still legible. The gaiter did, however, show some age-related tears. Please take a look at the photos and video below to check the condition of the steering wheel and gear stick for yourself.