Description
Vlico Dax 427 | 1996
Highlights
– 4.1-litre V8 petrol engine, 8 cylinders, 5-speed manual transmission
– Dutch-registered homebuilt (eigenbouw) registered under the VLICO name by the RDW, with extensive build documentation
– Finished in metallic purple with a matching purple interior throughout
– 15,550 km recorded on the odometer
– Supplied with hardtop, softtop, tonneau cover and removable side windows
The seller offers for sale this 1996 Vlico Dax 427, powered by a 4.1-litre V8 petrol engine, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
This car is a Dutch-registered homebuilt, officially classified and registered by the RDW under the name VLICO, an abbreviation derived from the name of its builder. The car is finished in a deep metallic purple, a colour that is carried through to the interior, including the dashboard, door panels, seats and trim. The steering wheel is a three-spoke unit with a wooden rim and a central VLICO horn boss. The dashboard features an array of gauges. The car is supplied with a hardtop, a softtop, a tonneau cover and removable side windows, making it suitable for use in a variety of conditions. Recorded mileage stands at 15,550 km. The seller states that comprehensive build documentation is available and can be transferred to the new owner upon request.
The Dax 427 is a British-made kit car produced by DAX Cars, based in the United Kingdom, and designed as a close replica of the famous sportscar. Like the original sportscar, the Vlico Dax is built around a tubular steel spaceframe chassis, with a fibreglass body that closely follows the proportions and styling of the 1965 original. The design was intended from the outset to accept large-displacement American V8 engines, and the resulting cars are known for their raw performance, minimal bodywork and distinctive exhaust note. Dutch enthusiasts in particular have taken to the format, and a number of high-specification builds have been completed in the Netherlands over the decades.
The car is powered by a Buick-derived 4.1-litre V8 petrol engine fitted with multi-point fuel injection and Crane Cams components visible in the engine bay. The side-exit exhaust system runs along both sills, with polished VLICO-badged heat shields. The bodywork shows no significant defects, and the paint retains a strong gloss.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
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This car is currently located in: North Brabant province, Netherlands.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
The car has a Dutch registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.
The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy.
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