£53,760
1956 Vauxhall Cresta E
Historics • UK • 26 Sept 2020
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£53,760
1956 Vauxhall Cresta E
UK • 26 Sept 2020 • Lot 202
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Vauxhall Cresta E underwent an extensive £50,000 restoration, sourced from New Zealand for a rust-free base. The result is a show-worthy car, boasting flawless paint, rechromed brightwork, a retrimmed leather interior, and a rebuilt engine and gearbox.
With only a handful of these cars remaining on UK roads, the vendor encourages the new owner to drive it home and enjoy the rebuilt 2.3 litre engine, after winning first in class at the National Vauxhall Rally in 2015.
Condition
9
The car underwent a comprehensive, two-year restoration, addressing mechanical and cosmetic aspects. The bodywork and chrome are described as impeccable, with a flawless interior. It won 1st in class at the National Vauxhall Rally and has been driven 400 miles since restoration, ensuring its roadworthiness.
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89,987 miles
893 UYG
1956
Auction
7A8HP020701198237
RHD
United Kingdom
£53,760
1956 Vauxhall Cresta E
Historics • UK • 26 Sept 2020
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
The Vauxhall Velox had been introduced in 1948, with a new version in 1951.
The Cresta E version, launched in 1954, had the same 2262cc six cylinder engine in the same state of tune but scored over the Velox in having a choice of leather or fabric upholstery, optional two-tone paintwork, a heater as standard, a small electric fascia mounted clock, a cigar lighter and a vanity mirror on the inside of the front passenger's sun visor along with a special ornamental badge above the V (for Vauxhall) badge on the nose of the car called a Speedbird.
A radio was optional.
In October 1955 a facelift model with deeper front and rear screens was introduced.
The balanced drop windows were replaced by ones with proper winding mechanisms, there were interior trim improvements, separate amber rear flasher lights and windscreen washers became standard.
A new chrome plated grille with fewer vertical slats replaced the earlier diecast version.
This model was assembled in New Zealand, alongside the...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 31st Aug 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
89,990 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 1st Sept 2020, 89,990 miles
Passed
On 11th Sept 2017, 67,241 miles
Passed
On 3rd Jun 2016, 67,232 miles
Passed
On 4th Jun 2015, 66,961 miles
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Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
Operating from Ascot, Berkshire, Historics is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions in the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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