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1966 Vauxhall Viva HA 90 Deluxe Featured on ‘Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars
United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026 • Lot 218
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Vauxhall Viva HA 90 Deluxe is a unique, highly customized example featured on 'Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars' and built to a genuine Blydenstein performance specification. It boasts an incredible 53-year ownership history, extensive period modifications, and a well-documented provenance including magazine features and correspondence, making it a significant collector's item.
Condition
8
The car is described as having "exceptionally good condition" bodywork with solid bodywork free of corrosion. While there are minor cosmetic imperfections like a small dent on the bumper, scuffs, blemishes, and brush-touched paint, these are noted as adding to the charm and preserving original patina. The chromework is bright with no pitting. The interior is also described as a "true masterpiece" with all instrumentation and switchgear in excellent original condition and working. The restoration focused on refurbishing the underside while preserving original bodywork and patina.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
HAD216159160
Odometer:
28,000 miles
Reg Number:
MGW414D
RHD/LHD:
LHD
We are extremely pleased to offer this wonderful example, which is very much a one-off and nothing else even comes close to it.
Read on and enjoy, this is very special! Originally acquired brand new by one Mike Dobson in 1966, who owned it for an incredible 53 years until 2019.
He spent most of the 60s and 70s expertly customising and enhancing it to his unique specification, both performance and interior wise.
This included converting the standard HA 90 engine to a genuine Blydenstein performance engine, from Vauxhall’s tuning guru Bill Blydenstein whose initials are stamped on the engine’s cylinder head.
This example is arguably the most famous of all HA Vivas, following its appearance on the Discovery TV Show, ‘Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars’ (Season 6 Episode 3), starring motoring enthusiasts Drew Pritchard and Paul Cowland.
In addition, it was also featured in the June 1974 edition of Custom Car magazine.
Rescued from a long period of storage, the ‘Salvage Hunters: Classic Ca...
Points of note
£1,462
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,456
Median Price (Since 2020)
£4,928
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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