Due to space issues, I am having another clear out of my collection of classic/retro vehicles,

so please feel free to also check out my other items for sale. All vehicles come with a current

V5c. 


Toyota Paseo Si Coupe with a few tricks, 1996, 187k miles,


MOT to July 2024. 


Full leather, air-con, Toyota Sera ECU and cams for added bhp! Rare body kit worth £300+ included in sale (new and unused, not fitted). A previous owner has contacted me and confirmed that the car was imported from Australia, hence the special leather/aircon options.


Not a classic yet maybe, but definitely soon to be as these 80/90’s little Japanese cars are catching on fast? However, it can already can be insured on a cheap classic car policy.

We, as a family, had three of these wonderful little cars, one has just sold (silver one), my daughter used to drive this one until she recently bought a green one (likes the colour better, only reason!), so this is now surplus to requirements.

 

The Toyota Paseo is fast becoming a rare and desirable little car, they are cheap to insure, cheap to tax and with very reasonable mpg they are inexpensive to run. They are also very reliable with the fabulous 1.5 5E-FE petrol engine and 5 speed manual gearbox. However, this one is a little bit more special than most Paseos you might see (if you ever see one at all!) as it is an import from Australia and has a couple of options that are extremely rare (or not sold at all in the UK?), air con plus a full leather interior.

 

Another twist is that in the folder full of bills/history, it states that the car benefits from having had Toyota Sera cams and ECU fitted a couple of years ago, at 182k miles. This should give it a little bit more bhp (110bhp is quoted in the history file)? I obviously can't confirm this, but it does seem a little quicker than our other two Paseos were/are.

 

  • Toyota Paseo1996
  • 187k miles
  • MOT July 2023
  • 1.5 5E-FE 1.5 petrol engine
  • 5 speed manual gearbox
  • Radio/CD player with USB
  • 4 previous owners prior to us
  • Original owners wallet with books
  • Folder with lots of old bills and service hostory
  • Spare door/boot key (not chipped for ignition)
  • Upgraded with Sera cams and ecu only 5k miles ago - unverified
  • Cam belt done 20k miles ago
  • New clutch 2018
  • Gearbox change 2019
  • New discs and pads 2019
  • All alloy wheels are in good condition and all tyres have good tread too.
  • Remote fob is there, but it no longer works (central locking still works fine from the key though)

 

In addition to the rare options of full leather, air-con (and Sera cams and ECU), standard features include:

  • Sunroof
  • Electric windows
  • Central locking
  • Power steering

 

Folder full of invoices dating back over 22 years (£000’s). There are 18 stamps in the service book although it is a little patchy, the last stamp was in 2018 but there are more invoices for work after then.

Please note that if you want to improve the car cosmetically, then there ARE some minor rectification paint jobs/bodywork issues to attend to: 

  • there’s some surface bubbling to the car and o/s rear sill will need attention for the next MOT?
  • minor scuffs on the bumper corners and minor general marks around the car
  • what seems to be a minor paint repair in primer on the OSR quarter, not yet finished (previous owner said something was spilt on it which damaged the paint and it’s not from a dent or damage???). There's a tin of spray paint in the boot for those that dare attempt such things.
  • The driver’s seat does have some wear to the bolster and there’s also some stitching coming away near the headrest (it is only the stitching and not a tear or split in the leather).


As far as I am aware, there are no known mechanical issues. Please refer to the pictures to see the cosmetic issues as stated above. We have driven this car ‘as-is’ as a daily driver as it still looks great, been very reliable and has offered us no problems. It still turns the heads of car aficionados wherever we go.

These attractive little cars are fun to drive and great for commuting (Toyota reliability and economy). They are a rare sight, but quite distinctive to the discerning ‘petrol-head’.

Please note that this is a private sale and from my personal collection, the car is ‘sold as seen’ and no warranty is given or implied. Viewing is very welcome at DH4 4TU, so you can satisfy yourself as to its condition.

A £250 deposit is required by bank transfer or cash (no PayPal, sorry) immediately on an agreed sale, with the balance paid and the car collected within a further 7 days.

Collection definitely preferred please, but delivery MAY be possible (at your cost) depending on distance/timescales and the availability of my transporter friend. 

Thank you for taking the time to look and please feel free to ask any questions. Also, don’t forget to check out my other vehicles for sale too.

Best regards,

 

Kevin