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Not Sold (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)
1956 Vauxhall Cresta Fully restored example
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot Lot 244
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Vauxhall Cresta is a fully restored example, finished in Champagne over Claret. The vendor testifies that the rebuilt 2.3 litre straight six runs extremely well, but does have minimal signs of age since the restoration in 2021.
Condition
7
The car is described as a fully restored example, with the restoration completed in 2021. It has been driven approximately 5,000 miles since then. While the paintwork is described as deep and shiny, there are some minimal signs of age and a desire for some re-chroming. This suggests that while it's in very good condition, it's not quite 'Excellent' due to the minor signs of wear.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
E1PC229997
Odometer:
5,412 miles
Reg Number:
PRK 837
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Year: 1956 Make: Vauxhall Model: Cresta Registration: PRK 837 Chassis No: E1PC229997 Odometer: 5,412 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 vertica...
Points of note
£2,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,455
Median Price (Since 2020)
£17,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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