Cherryvalley Cars And Classics

20/08/2026

🔥 COMING SOON 🔥

Simply Stunning.

Full Details and Photos to Follow.

Contact Harry - 07394 444480.
www.cherryvalleycarsandclassics.co.uk

18/08/2026

🔥Another blast from the past 😃 Volvo 440GL with our sticker still in place on the rear window!

The car has been in storage for around 25 years, but it won't be ending up for sale at Cherryvalley. 😔

The new owner is keeping it, but it was nice of him to send me some photos. 👏

16/08/2026

🔥SOLD🔥Superb 1994 Mini Sprite 1275cc MOT’d May 2027, 66478 miles - SOLD

Surely there can’t be a classic car that brings a bigger smile and more fun than a Mini?

A cracking car that looks fantastic and drives as good as it looks.

The exterior presents very well, with bright paintwork and chrome, and smart wheels and tyres.

The interior is in very good order, with the seats, carpets, door cards and dashboard all looking great.

The engine bay, boot and underside are also well maintained, reflecting the overall care and attention this car has received.

Currently in Northern Ireland, she comes with a standard UK V5, so can be driven anywhere in the UK with no need for reregistration or import duties. Her long term ownership in N.I. also makes it suitable for low cost export to ROI.

On the road, she drives very well, the engine is quiet and pulls strongly, the gearbox operates smoothly and precisely, and the brakes are excellent.

The classic Mini was introduced in 1959 by the British Motor Corporation, designed by Sir Alec Issigonis as an affordable, compact city car.

Its revolutionary front wheel drive layout and transverse engine provided remarkable space for such a small car. Loved for its character, go kart handling and motorsport success, including Monte Carlo Rally victories, the Mini became a true British icon.

Production continued with BMC and later Rover until 2000, with over 40 years of popularity.

HPI CHECK. The car has been checked and there is no known outstanding finance, mileage discrepancies, or insurance records of damage or theft.

DELIVERY. We can arrange delivery anywhere in the UK or Ireland at very reasonable rates.

ABOUT ME. I began as an apprentice mechanic in 1974, started my own car business in 1982, expanding to Newtownards in 1993. After selling the business my classic car passion led to the creation of Cherryvalley Cars and Classics.

VIEWING. By appointment only.

CONTACT . Harry 07394 444480 www.cherryvalleycarsandclassics.co.uk

13/08/2026

🔥SOLD🔥2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDIS Diesel, 3 Door, 4WD, MOTd Dec 2026 - SOLD

Good condition throughout, drives well, 1.9 Diesel engine with 5 speed gerabox and 4WD, Tow Bar, PAS, Central Locking, Alloys, 135,147 miles.

HPI CHECKED - The car has been checked and there is no known outstanding finance, mileage discrepancies, or insurance records of damage or theft.

DELIVERY - We can help with delivery anywhere in the UK or Ireland at very reasonable rates.

WHO AM I - I began as an apprentice mechanic in 1974, started my own car business in 1982, expanding to Newtownards in 1993. After selling the business my classic car passion led to the creation of Cherryvalley Cars and Classics.

VIEWING - By timed telephone appointment. Please call to arrange a suitable time.

CONTACT - Harry - 07394 444480

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

🔥THANKS EVERYONE🔥 Got sorted out just 5 minutes from home, really appreciate your help.

Wanted - A couple of old unwanted 20/25 litre plastic containers for disposing of old stale petrol at the recycling centre.

11/08/2026

🔥COMING SOON🔥1994 Mini Sprite 1275cc & 2005 Mini Cooper S 1596cc

Old School or New School … which one gets your vote?
(I know which one I’d choose!) 😉

Full details, photos and prices to follow.
Harry - 0739 44444 80
www.cherryvalleycarsandclassics.co.uk

11/08/2026

🔥ON THIS DAY🔥 11th August 1975 – The UK government acquired 78% of the equity in British Leyland Ltd, effectively nationalising the company, following years of financial trouble and industrial unrest.

The nationalisation of BL in 1975 was the result of a long decline rather than a sudden failure. It was once one of the world's largest car manufacturers, but by the mid 1970s it was in serious trouble.

When BL was created in 1968, it brought together many famous British marques including Morris, Austin, MG, Rover, Triumph and Jaguar. The idea was to create a British rival to giants such as General Motiors and Ford.

Too many overlapping models with Austin, Morris, Triumph and Rover often competed against each other instead of working together. This combined with under investment, poor industrial relations, quality problems, strong foreign competition and the oil crisis of 1973 left BL on the verge of failure.

The government rescue kept British Leyland alive, but it came at a cost.
Thousands of jobs were lost as the company was restructured, factories closed and the famous marques were gradually reduced.

Despite its troubles, BL still produced some of the UK's most memorable cars, including the Mini, Range Rover, MGB and Triumph sports cars. Many of these cars have gone on to become the classics we know, love and still enjoy driving today.