Vauxhall Cresta

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Vauxhall Cresta 1960

Vauxhall Cresta 1961

Vauxhall Cresta 1960 Vauxhall Cresta for sale

1960 Vauxhall Cresta
The wrap-around rear window only appeared on cars built from August 1959
"V" fin emblem and elliptical taillights
Vauxhall boot opening, and Hydramatic script
Cresta script below the drivers right wing mirror
Alongside a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta
1960 Vauxhall Cresta
The wrap-around rear window only appeared on cars built from August 1959

Vauxhall Cresta 1960

Brand: Vauxhall
Model: Cresta
Date of manufacture: 1960
Plate: 746 MKJ
Colour: blue
Country of registration: UNITED KINGDOM
Country of manufacture: UNITED KINGDOM

The Vauxhall Cresta was in production for a long period, 1954 to 1972, but the 1960 version, as shown here, the Vauxhall Cresta PA, was available 1957–1962. And it is a very cool car: from its Buick-style fins to its curved roof and two-tone paint job - this car simply exudes the USA. But it is British of course, built at Vauxhall's plant in Luton. This one was registered in December 1960 and must have been one of the first examples to be powered by the 2,651cc ohv I6 engine. A 1960 Vauxhall Cresta like this was used in the video for the song Ghost Town by the Specials.

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Vauxhall Cresta 1961 Vauxhall Cresta for sale

1961 Vauxhall Cresta
Larger front grille
Chrome bumpers, chrome headlamps, chrome grille. A lot of chrome.
Tail fins, and wrap around rear windows
Rear fin and tail lamp detail
Two-tone maroon / grey paintjob, with chrome strip divide
Cresta script below the front windows
Vauxhall Griffin bonnet badge - Vauxhall England
Bench front seating - in red leather
Vauxhall steering wheel
With a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta
1961 Vauxhall Cresta
Larger front grille
Chrome bumpers, chrome headlamps, chrome grille. A lot of chrome.

Vauxhall Cresta 1961

Brand: Vauxhall
Model: Cresta
Date of manufacture: 1961
Plate: RDY 168
Colour: red
Country of registration: UNITED KINGDOM
Country of manufacture: UNITED KINGDOM

The Vauxhall Cresta was available between 1954 to 1972 but the name was attached to four distinct and very different car designs. This is the Vauxhall Cresta PA - manufactured between 1957 and 1962 with 81,841 made. And what a cool car! Perhaps it doesn't look British: the tail-fins, and wrap-around windows are totally American - but it was actually built in Luton, England. Two tone Maroon/Grey finish, with leather seats. "Cresta - the most luxurious Vauxhall" as early promotional material states. Looks pretty good inside too. This one was registered in April 1961. 2651cc ohv I6 engine.

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