For sale/auction on eBay, this 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk1 GLS has been given a serious performance upgrade, featuring a 2.0 16V C20XE engine paired with a rebuilt Manta 5-speed Getrag gearbox. With an alloy radiator, new clutch, alternator, starter motor, and coil pack, it’s mechanically strong and starts and drives fine, though the gear selector may need adjusting. The original beige velour interior is in great condition, with a CD player hidden in the glovebox while retaining the original radio in the dash.
Sitting on 13-inch Revolution wheels and lowered slightly, the car has solid bodywork, with some corrosion on the door bottoms and wing corners, plus micro blisters on the boot lid—ideal for preservation rather than a full respray. The underbody is excellent, with previous welding done properly and fully cleaned, dried, and undersealed. The exhaust sits low and is loud, so a stainless-steel system was planned but never fitted. MOT and tax-exempt, with the original sales order and paperwork included, this is a rare opportunity to own a classic Cavalier with serious potential.
LISTING EXCERPT:
“Vauxhall cavalier mk1 glsFitted with a 2.0 16v c20xe engine. Alloy radiator. Manta 5 speed getrag gearbox that was completely rebuilt by a gearbox specialist.New clutch.New alternator. New starter motor.New coil pack.Manta dash clocks and centre consol.there is a split on the top of the dash.13 inch Revolution wheels . I have owned this for 9 years but never really used it. Probably only done a couple of hundred miles in it.Starts and drives fine. Gearbox is tight and may need the selector adjusted. Engine is good . Had the belts and water pump done when I got it. It has an alloy radiator. No heating plumbed in tho as the engine sits quite tight to the bulkhead. Lowered slightly. Could do with a couple of new tyres due to age.Exhaust needs some work as it hangs too low. It is also loud ! I had planned to get a stainless steel one ……” READ MORE …
