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1956 Vauxhall Cresta
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 65r
Vehicle Details
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Condition
7
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
E1PC229997
Chassis No:
Odometer:
5,412 miles
PRK 837
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Fully restored example.
One of three just road going Crest E
Fully restored example
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 replac...
Points of note
£2,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,455
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,800
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 29 2012
Latest MOT Mileage
8,399 miles
Registration Date
1956-06-04
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 30 2011 with 8,399 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Mar 27 2010 with 83,193 miles
Passed
On Aug 26 2008 with 79,812 miles
Passed
On Apr 27 2007 with 4,740 miles
Passed
On Apr 29 2006 with 4,490 miles
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