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Not Sold (Est: £6,500 - £7,500)
1966 Vauxhall Viva HA 90 Deluxe Featured on ‘Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars
United Kingdom • 5 Sept 2026 • Lot 258
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Vauxhall Viva HA 90 Deluxe is a rare, one-off custom build with a genuine Blydenstein performance engine, heavily featured on 'Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars' and in period magazines. Its extensive history includes 53 years of ownership by the original customiser and a sympathetic restoration that preserved its unique patina and features.
Condition
7
The car is described as having a genuine patina on its paintwork, which is considered superior to a fresh coat. While there are minor imperfections like a small dent on the front bumper and some scuffs, the bodywork is solid and free of corrosion. The interior is also described as a 'true masterpiece' with excellent customisations. The main mechanical note is a rev counter that slightly over-reads, but this is considered a minor issue. The overall condition suggests it is well-maintained with slight, charming wear visible.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
HAD216159160
Odometer:
28,000 miles
Reg Number:
MGW414D
RHD/LHD:
RHD
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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