Despite producing some of the finest designs of the Edwardian period, Vauxhall was far from secure financially in the early 1920s and was acquired by General Motors in 1925.

From then onwards the firm concentrated on solid, well-engineered models aimed at the middle-classes.

Restructuring its range in the aftermath of the Depression, Vauxhall dropped the two-litre Cadet – Britain’s first car with a synchromesh gearbox – in favour of the smaller Light Six.

The DY/DX was introduced in 1935 with a 1,782cc six-cylinder engine and independent front suspension.

Both the DY 12hp and DX 14hp Light Six had a revised chassis to fit the independent front suspension.

Common body styles were the four-door saloon and an open tourer.

A charming survivor from the decade when motoring truly became widespread in Britain, this delightful 1934 Light Six comes with history from 1941, when it was bought by Great War veteran Lt.

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Ivor Staveley Cobbe of Wootton, near New Milton, Hampshire.

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