1950 VAUXHALL VELOX LIP - WITH TRANSFERABLE REGISTRATION 'EDY 282' - STARTS, RUNS AND DRIVESThe 1950 Vauxhall Velox LIP is an early post-war British flagship saloon known for its distinct transatlantic styling and smooth performance.

Manufactured by Vauxhall (a General Motors subsidiary) at their Luton plant, the 'LIP' code refers strictly to the L-Type generation of the Velox produced between 1948 and 1951.Engine: 2,275 cc (2.3L) inline-six, overhead valve (OHV) 'Sixlight'.Power Output: Around 54 brake horsepower (bhp) with strong low-end torque.Transmission: 3-speed manual column shift ('three-on-the-tree').Suspension & Brakes: Independent 'knee-action' torsion bar front suspension, leaf-sprung rear axle, and hydraulic brakes.Performance: A top speed of roughly 74–77 mph, with a relaxed cruising sweet spot at 60 mph.Design & Market ContextThe LIP shared its four-door body shell with the lesser, four-cylinder Vauxhall Wyvern.

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