Current owner Ken Skillern, an electrical engineer from Worcestershire, bought the car in 1990 after seeing an advert in his local paper and immediately embarked on concours standard restoration to original specification which took three years. He started by stripping the bodyshell and having it blasted which revealed that it needed new floorpans, new front wings, new valances and some welding to the boot floor, all of which he undertook himself. The engine was rebuilt professionally and the original matching numbers gearbox and axle were retained. Since being completed Ken's Mexico has covered nearly 9,000 dry miles attending shows and rallies, been featured in Practical Classics magazine, exhibited on the AVO Club stand at the NEC Classic Car Show and won many concours trophies.
Engine: 1599cc 4IL OHV/Power: 86bhp@5500rpm/Torque: 92lb.ft@4000rpm/Maximum speed: 99mph/0-60mph: 10.7secs/Produced: 10,352 (Mexico Mk1)
The model, VA09520, is one of a Certificated Limited Edition of only 1500 produced.
It is presented on a plinth with a clear display case & outer card box, & is new, mint & boxed.