Vauxhall 888 Turbo *1of 100* 2002

Description:

In Brief:

• 1 of just 100 Astra 888 Turbo’s ever produced
• Finished in Europa Blue Pearlescent over Blue and Black Sparco bucket seats
• 187 BHP turbocharged 2 litre capable of 152 MPH
• Comes with original Vauxhall bookpack which holds the service book that displays 7 stamps for services
• Original Eibach dampers can be found in the boot

On the Surface: This low-mileage 2002 Vauxhall Astra 888 Turbo is a rare, limited edition performance coupé, developed by Vauxhall’s Triple Eight race team to celebrate their British Touring Car Championship successes. One of only 100 ever produced, this Astra is finished in its signature Europa Blue Pearlescent paint. It features a BTCC-inspired body kit, including a front bumper splitter, rear wing, side skirts, and wheel arch extensions. The interior is fitted with blue and black Sparco bucket seats, with ‘888’ embroidered into the headrests. To add to its distinctive looks is the private registration number L888 VXL, which stays with the car.

Maintenance & History : With a warranted mileage of 66,106, this Astra 888 Turbo comes with comprehensive paperwork, including old MOT certificates, invoices, and its original Vauxhall book pack. The service booklet features 7 service stamps, detailing maintenance between 2003 (at 31,481 miles) and 2018 (at 65,901 miles). Prior to being placed in storage, the car received a service along with the installation of an 888 air filter, brake pads, and a new 888 backbox. New Bilstein dampers were also fitted, while the original 888 Eibach springs are included in the boot, should the next owner wish to recondition them.

The Model: This Astra 888 Turbo is a unique nod to Vauxhall’s motorsport past. It was built by Triple Eight Engineering, the team behind Vauxhall’s BTCC successes. Powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine producing 187 BHP, this front-wheel-drive coupé achieves 0-60 MPH in just 7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 152 MPH. The model benefits from several performance upgrades, including a Milltek stainless steel exhaust, VXR front brakes, O.Z. Racing alloy wheels, Eibach springs and dampers, and ETC-Plus traction control. A ‘Quickshift’ reduced-travel gear lever enhances its sporty feel.

Sale Insight: Offered for sale with a host of documentation, including the Vauxhall book pack containing the owner’s manual, audio manual, Astra 888 Coupé brochure, audio supplement booklet, and the service booklet. This rare Vauxhall Astra 888 Turbo represents an exciting opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Given its limited production, unique motorsport heritage, and low mileage, this 888 Turbo is a standout example.