2005 Skoda Fabia VRS

The odometer shows 291,796 Kms from new. This Fabia VRS is understood to be one of only 6 Swedish-market examples finished in the launch colour of Lemon Yellow, and is noted to have undergone a full restoration, including an exterior respray and an interior retrim. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Fabia VRS is finished in the attention-grabbing hue of Lemon Yellow over a black and grey cloth-trimmed interior, featuring embroidered VRS emblems on the seat backs.

It rides on the correct set of 16-inch split five-spoke alloy wheels, shod in Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres. The factory specification includes headlamp washers, a heated rear windscreen, a three-spoke black leather-trimmed steering wheel, cruise control, a built-in SkodaAuto Symphony CD stereo, heated front seats, Anti Slip Regulation, electric windows, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, and air conditioning. The car will be supplied with a warning triangle, a fire extinguisher, all the owner’s manuals with a black leather wallet, the stamped service booklet, and some maintenance invoices.

CONDITION Fully resprayed during the car’s restoration, the Lemon Yellow paintwork is described by the seller as being in excellent condition, with no notable marks or blemishes. Moving inside, the retrimmed cabin is presented in excellent order, with only slight signs of use on the seats and around the trim, and mild wear on the gear knob, but no major wear. The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults, and they state that there are no warning lights showing on the dashboard.

The car’s last roadworthiness test was conducted on 24 March 2023, and was recorded as a clean pass. SERVICE HISTORY This Fabia VRS’ most recent full service was carried out in February 2023 by Nordslingan Cars, which included the radiator and intercooler being replaced, all new brake discs and pads fitted, new original brake callipers in the Skoda Motorsport green, a new air conditioning condenser, timing belt, water pump, and all service supplements. Now described by the seller as being in ‘museum condition’, the car has been treated to extensive restoration work, including a full respray and an interior retrim.

Dates and Mileages: Aug 2005, 15,460 Kms Sep 2009, 27,170 Kms Feb 2007, 35,610 Kms Oct 2008, 42,290 Kms Sep 2009, 48,300 Kms Mar 2010, 63,020 Kms Oct 2010, 77,780 Kms May 2011, 91,910 Kms Oct 2011, 104,460 Kms May 2012, 120,430 Kms Nov 2012, 136,360 Kms Jan 2014, 151,560 Kms Jul 2015, 185,510 Kms Oct 2016, 209,440 Kms Jan 2017, 233,520 Kms May 2018, 261,500 Kms Feb 2023, 291,750 Kms SUMMARY This Skoda Fabia VRS is a vibrant and fastidiously maintained example of the exciting modern classic hot hatch, offered with a strong maintenance history, and benefitting from recent restorative maintenance. Understood to be one of only six Swedish-market examples finished in Lemon Yellow, with a peppy turbocharged diesel engine, and an engaging six-speed manual gearbox, it would make a notable addition to any assembly of modern classics, and an exciting daily driver or weekend toy. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading.

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