Who could forget the Vauxhall Senator 3.0 24v?
Forget the Carlton, you want a Senator
This big British bruiser was a favourite for MDs and CIDs alike and it’s probably one of the most underrated cars on the second-hand market today.
Originally badged as an Opel, the ‘Senny’ was designed for hammering down German autobahns in luxury. It was refined, had a superb chassis and had plenty of gadgets including leather seats, electric windows and ABS all as standard.
This model on sale uses the 204bhp 3.0-litre 24v petrol unit, which was the pick of the range. It offered masses of poke, even by today’s standards, and was renowned for being bulletproof. However, most 24v engines had weak timing chain problems around 120K so if the odometer is anywhere near that figure, get it checked. A replacement may set you back £500, but that’s better than your engine going bang.
Astonishingly for a car that cost £24,000 new, most Senators now float under the grand marker. At this price, it's rare to find an example with fully-functioning electrics, so this could be the one. Get it right and the Senny is an understated luxury performance saloon you can use everyday.
Vauxhall Senator 3.0 24v Auto (trade) £695
Silver, petrol, J reg. Very clean car inside & out, excellent driver, new MoT and new tax, all the extras, everything works.
Source: www.autotrader.co.uk