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£28,280

1959 Vauxhall Cresta PA

United Kingdom • 25 Nov 2023 • Lot 117

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1957 Vauxhall PA Cresta has been fully restored to an exceptional standard, likely surpassing its original factory condition. With only 32 registered in the UK and boasting rebuilt mechanicals, a striking two-tone paint scheme, and a rare three-piece rear window, it represents a unique opportunity for collectors.

Condition

9

The car has undergone a total rotisserie restoration and presents in exceptional condition, probably even better than when it left the factory 64 years ago. The engine and gearbox have both been fully rebuilt, and the paintwork and interior were entrusted to specialists and have both been finished to an excellent standard.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

PAD62230

Odometer:

80,326 miles

Reg Number:

MFO 549

RHD/LHD:

RHD

With demand for American styled cars in the UK soaring, Vauxhall announced the PA series Cresta in 1957, with styling cues from its older General Motors siblings such as tail fins, wrap around windscreen, whitewall tyres and lashings of chrome.

Power came from the tried and tested 2,262cc straight six-engine from the previous Cresta E, and a larger 2,651cc engine became available from 1960.

The PA Cresta sold well, with a total of 81,841 produced, of which it is understood according to HowManyLeft, that only 32 cars are currently registered in the UK with a further 13 cars registered as SORN.

Our vendor purchased this example 26 years ago but only got around to restoring it around five or six years ago.

The car underwent a total rotisserie restoration and now presents in exceptional condition, probably even better than when it left the factory 64 years ago.

The engine and gearbox have both been fully rebuilt and we are told the car drives superbly.

Our vendor has owned a large nu...