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:
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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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