Ultra-rare one of only 65 built























This lot will be auctioned via Hampson Auctioneers, Located at Bolesworth Castle on Sunday 23rd November 2025. Produced in extremely limited numbers, the Vauxhall VX220 VXR was the ultimate development of the Elise-based roadster lighter, more focused, and significantly more powerful. Developed in collaboration with Lotus and tuned by Vauxhall Motorsport, the car features a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing 220bhp in standard form, driving through a five-speed manual gearbox. Weighing only 930kg, performance was exceptional, with 0 to 60mph achieved in just 4.2 seconds.This particular example, chassis number 10 of only 65 cars built, presents in metallic grey with distinctive red Alcantara-trimmed sports seats, carbon-fibre interior detailing, and factory VXR-specific wheels and brakes. Performance has been subtly enhanced with Nitron adjustable suspension and a rolling road printout confirming 254.5bhp, while the car retains its correct VXR badging and limited-edition plaque. Accompanied by its V5C, service book with multiple stamps, dynamometer printouts, and two keys, it displays 35,052 miles and is MOTd until October 2026.A landmark in Vauxhalls performance heritage, the VX220 VXR remains both an exceptionally capable drivers car and a sound investment in modern British motoring history.One of only 65 VX220 VXRs ever built; this car is number 10Lightweight turbocharged Lotus-engineered chassis with 254bhpComprehensive history, two keys, Nitron suspension, and MOT to October 2026