Clarabridge never fails to please classic car enthusiasts. This year appears to have been a bumper year as far as the number of entrants was cocnerned. A second field could easily have been occupied as a swell of tractors and cars filled the customary areas. It was a good day […]
Tag: Vauxhall
Grace Hall Lurgan August 2023
With an abundance of weather warnings relating to heavy rain the day before. The possibility of the Lurgan show being cancelled felt uncertain. However, as things turned out the weather did not turn seriously wet until the early evening. The show was without doubt a success with so many classics […]
1990 Vauxhall Carlton 3.0 GSi Mk 2 1986-1994
The Vauxhall Carlton is for many a milestone classic as it gave birth to the Lotus Carlton. A four-door saloon capable of 177 mph and 0-60 in 5.0 secs and 0-100 mph in 10.6 secs. This storming motor captured the imagination of millions including the UK government which wanted it […]
Vauxhall Victor (1957-1978)
The Vauxhall Victor was a mainstay of the Vauxhall family saloon between 1957 and 1978. Always well-priced it offered reasonable performance, economy, and practicality to the mass market. Styles varied quite considerably over the years moving from the American influence of rear fins with the Victor FA to the boxy […]
Vauxhall Chevette (1975-1984)
Vauxhall Chevette (1975-1984) Manufactured Total = 416,058Type: Five-seat 2 or 4-door saloon, estateEngine sizes: 1256 cc, 2279 ccCurrent Number still Registered/SORNCHEVETTE 13/152300 HS 58/69E […]
Vauxhall Vectra (2002-2010)
The Vauxhall Vectra never achieved best selling model status over its arch rival the Ford Mondeo. Between 2002 and 2010 the Vectra C, a sharper style of saloon and estate took the Vectra forward. Reasons given why the Vectra did not better the Ford fell mostly around it being unentertaining to […]
Jackie’s Wild One: Finding Inspiration at Every Turn
Okay, there are some cars that deserve recognition for being unique rather than simply a look-a-like and this most definitely is one. Below is our Trevor checking out the brakes are plenty capable of dealing with the power from the 3.0 V6 motor growling under the bonnet. Background Jackie the […]
Vauxhall Vectra
This is a stunning example of a modified Vauxhall Vectra. Modifications did not end with the engine and running gear. Modifications made to the interior are too many to list here, suffice it to say modifications have been extensive. The paintwork is professionally carried out. You either love it or […]
Vauxhall Carlton 3.0 GSi 24v
I bought this Carlton in 1996 and still have it. Originally manufactured in Germany in 1989 as an Opel Omega the Carlton was in 1990 sent to Luton UK to be rebadged as a Vauxhall and converted to right hand drive. In 1996 I spotted it for sale on a […]