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£10,125
1956 Vauxhall Velox E
United Kingdom • 24 Apr 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Vauxhall Velox E, with registration SWK 292, has been recently restored, featuring its original Silver Straw paint with a Garnet Red roof. It retains most of its original interior, has an overhauled engine, and re-chromed elements, making it a stylish British classic.
Condition
8
The vehicle underwent a comprehensive restoration which was completed last month. The bodywork was found to be notably solid, only requiring some small areas of welding to the chassis rails and A-pillars. Cosmetically, the Velox then received some £1,500 worth of re-chroming, with the wheels sandblasted and powder coated, and shod with fresh whitewall tyres. Pleasingly retaining the majority of the original interior, the carpets have been refreshed.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
E1PV228105
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
SWK 292
RHD/LHD:
RHD
PLEASE NOTE: The saleroom estimate for this lot is now £12,000 - £14,000 The colour of this lot is the factory correct, Silver Straw, not as previously catalogued.
In 1951 a longer, wider Vauxhall Velox was launched, designated as the EIP series, and featuring a modern 'three box' shape and integral construction.
The body was again shared with the four-cylinder-engined Vauxhall Wyvern.
The car was launched with the previous model's engine but with power output increased to 58bhp.
A car with the original 2275cc engine tested by The Motor magazine in 1951 had a top speed of 77.4 mph and could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 23.7 seconds.
In April 1952 the Velox was re-designated as the EIPV series and received a new 2262cc engine which had been in development for several years.
This provided either 64bhp or, with a compression ratio improved to 7.6:1, 68bhp of power.
A further test in 1952 by The Motor magazine of the EIPV with the short stroke 2262cc engine, found the top speed had i...
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£2,990
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£5,200
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£22,400
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