Vauxhall Victor series 2 de luxe motor car

Made:
1960 in London
maker:
Vauxhall Motors

Vauxhall Victor series 2 de luxe motor car, registration no. 6532MH, engine no. 340817, chassis no. FE340464, 1960. The Victor, one of Vauxhall Motors best-selling models in the 1960s, was introduced in 1957 as a four door saloon with a completely redesigned body - a panoramic windscreen, wrap-around rear window and traditional Vauxhall flutes along the body sides. Series 1 was succeeded in 1959 by series 2 models, recognised by smooth body side panels, full width radiator grille and smooth wrap-around bumpers.

The Vauxhall Victor was a commercially successful car introduced in 1957. This particular model is the luxury version of the series 2 Vauxhall Victor and features bucket seats and two-tone leather upholstery. The design of the car was heavily influenced by American car designs and had a panoramic windscreen and curved fluting along the car body. The Victor continued to sell well despite receiving criticism for this American influenced styling and Vauxhall’s recent reputation for making rust-prone vehicles, making Vauxhall Victors one of the bestselling cars produced by Vauxhall.

Details

Category:
Road Transport
Object Number:
1980-279
Materials:
glass, paint, metal (unknown), rubber (unidentified), plastic (unidentified), leather and textile
Measurements:
overall: 1620 mm x 1590 mm x 4330 mm, ,
type:
private cars
credit:
Pearce, G.

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Vauxhall Victor Series 2 de Luxe Motor Car

Vauxhall Victor Series 2 de Luxe Motor Car

Vauxhall Victor series 2 de luxe motor car, registration no. 6532MH, engine no. 340817, chassis no. FE340464, 1960. The Victor, one of Vauxhall Motors best-selling models in the 1960s, was introduced in 1957 as a four door saloon with a completely redesigned body - a panoramic windscreen, wrap-around rear window and traditional Vauxhall flutes along the body sides. Series 1 was succeeded in 1959 by series 2 models, recognised by smooth body side panels, full width radiator grille and smooth wrap-around bumpers.

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The Vauxhall Victor was a commercially successful car introduced in 1957. This particular model is the luxury version of the series 2 Vauxhall Victor and features bucket seats and two-tone leather upholstery. The design of the car was heavily influenced by American car designs and had a panoramic windscreen and curved fluting along the car body. The Victor continued to sell well despite receiving criticism for this American influenced styling and Vauxhall’s recent reputation for making rust-prone vehicles, making Vauxhall Victors one of the bestselling cars produced by Vauxhall.

Measurements:
overall: 1580 mm x 1700 mm x 4200 mm,
Materials:
glass , paint , metal (unknown) , rubber (unidentified) , plastic (unidentified) , leather and textile
Object Number:
1980-279/1
type:
car
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