We are delighted to offer this 1949 Vauxhall Wyvern L that has undergone the most extraordinary restoration to the highest standards.

This Wyvern has been in its current ownership for approximately 22 years and around four years ago, a decision was made to restore the car to the standard that is presented today; a process that took nearly three years to complete.

You may ask why would anyone lavish the tens of thousands pounds spent upon this modest British model? The Vauxhall Wyvern and Velox models were Vauxhall’s first post-war models with production of the Wyvern running from 1948 until 1951.

The Wyvern was powered by a four-cylinder, 1442cc engine, which produced 35 bhp and was mated to a manual three-speed gearbox.

When asked, our vendor replied, 'it’s just one of those things.

I always loved these motor cars when they were new and especially as they incorporated some American influences.' This becomes more evident when you know that the American Ford Falcon, offered in our ...