Tell me about classic Vauxhalls.

beacuse people see Classic Ford, Retro Ford, and everyone keeps on about Fords like they are the only real retro option. Its mainstream opinion which does the price difference.

Hmm.
Compare and contrast that with my '76 Kadett!
'Fishermans' and 'Bucket' are suitable words to use in it's description.
Must bunk off early to get some pics.

There's also a Viscount on ebay that's only a couple of miles from me as well. I've met the owner. He runs an automotive upholstery shop and seems like a decent chap. He's really into vauxhalls too. It looks to be really solid.

I'm really tempted but I think SWMBO would castrate me. Please someone, save it and remove the temptation.

cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-VISCOUNT-Powerglide-Auto-restoration-spares_W0QQitemZ130083107745QQihZ003QQcategoryZ100932QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It think I'm about to do something really stupid and buy that Viscount - and it's all Retro Rides fault because if I hadn't looked at this thread I'd never have got Vauxhalls on the brain and gone snooping on ebay.

The car is very solid and has never been welded. It has a small hole in one sill, a some pitting and a small hole in the bootlid, and the off side front wing is a mess. Other than that, it is completely solid. The interior is generally good, except for the carpet and the seals - the carpet is soaking wet (I did poke around under it and the floor still seems to be solid - still has the original paint on it.

I spoke to the guy who is selling it. He hasn't had it running but the motor isn't seized. It looks like it would need a good service, the brakes redone, new tires, the sill patched and the wing replaced to get it through an MOT.


You know that Holden got 190HP out of these engines in their race car Toranas. Hehe.

This car is calling my name... is there anyone else on here who wants it more than me because I can't bear the thought of this car getting bangered.




This is what I like to find when I check a boot floor. Original paint and no rust.







Anyone have a fender for one of these?




This is the worst bit.


The body structure is as sound as when it left the factory.

Buy a vauxhall.....makes a pleasant change from the repeated fords all over the roads (no offence to the ford guys, just proves ford's popularity).....i've owned the magnum for ages now and everytime i see it i grin like a doped up institute patient. I even prefer it more than my Triumph GT6 (and it is a sexy little car!). Something strong looking about a big boxy vauxhall! Go on, buy one!