£5,152
1961 Vauxhall Cresta PA
United Kingdom • 14 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Vauxhall Cresta PA has a 2651cc engine with manual overdrive and has been driven over 35 miles to the sale by the vendor. It features American-inspired styling with chrome and tail fins, but has some cosmetic issues in the paintwork due to moisture. It runs well, has a current MOT, and includes spare parts and historical documentation.
Condition
5
The car is described as having milky patches in the paintwork due to moisture, suggesting cosmetic issues. However, it starts promptly, runs well, and has a current MOT until July 2025 with only minor advisories. It also comes with spare parts, indicating potential for future renovation. The presence of old MOTs and event details suggests regular use and maintenance over the years.
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Manual
Transmission:
PADX151257
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
119XVR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Driven over 35 miles to the sale; current owner 4 years; manual overdrive With the introduction of the 'PA' series Cresta and Velox in October 1957, Vauxhall embraced American styling with even greater gusto than before.
Plentiful chrome, garish colour schemes, wrap-around windscreens and fashionable tail fins were all featured on these top-of-the-range sixes, which bore a more-than-passing resemblance to the contemporary Buick Special from the parent branch of General Motors.
Originally powered by an 82bhp 2.25-litre straight-six, the overhead-valve engine was enlarged to 2.6-litres in 1960, now with 95bhp and increased diameter wheels to allow for larger drum brakes.
Numerous minor styling tweaks were also introduced on these models including a larger front grille and one-piece rear screen while the dash gained a padded top and a horizontal strip speedo.
The standard transmission was a three-speed manual while overdrive and the two-speed Hydra-Matic auto 'box were opt...
Points of note
£2,600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,067
Median Price (Since 2020)
£35,464
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 21 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
3,405 miles
Registration Date
1961-05-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 22 2025 with 3,405 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 03 2024 with 3,121 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On May 07 2021 with 3,074 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- OS NS front lower arm outer joints have slight movement
Passed
On Sep 18 2018 with 2,596 miles
Passed
On Sep 13 2017 with 1,582 miles
Passed
On Sep 13 2016 with 509 miles
Passed
On Sep 15 2015 with 99,517 miles
Passed
On Sep 20 2014 with 98,925 miles
Passed
On Sep 21 2013 with 98,074 miles
Passed
On Sep 20 2012 with 96,489 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- has been welded and coved in undersill
Passed
On Aug 03 2011 with 95,461 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Jul 07 2010 with 95,285 miles
Passed
On Jun 18 2009 with 94,925 miles
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