Tag: Vauxhall
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Reveal #005
Could you guess what this little pocket rocket was? Many got it right, many got it wrong! ANSWER:The Vauxhall VX220. Proof that Vauxhall once built something properly unhinged. Lightweight, mid-engined and brutally focused, it borrowed Lotus DNA but delivered its thrills with a sharper, more aggressive edge. No frills, no excuses—just one of the purest…
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RWD & 4WD Vauxhall Nova Guide: Conversions & Buying
Modified Vauxhall engineering guide A rear- or four-wheel-drive Vauxhall Nova is not a bolt-on conversion. It is a major structural and mechanical build whose value depends on engineering quality, documentation and suitability for road or competition use. Quick answer: start with the finished purpose, then assess the shell, transmission tunnel, bulkhead, suspension pick-up points, cage,…
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Vauxhall Cavalier Mk1 Sleeper & C20XE Conversion Guide
Classic Vauxhall sleeper guide The rear-wheel-drive Cavalier Mk1 can accept later GM performance ideas while retaining the discreet shape and cabin that make the original car appealing. A successful sleeper is defined by integration and usability, not simply its engine. Quick answer: when buying a modified Cavalier, establish the shell’s condition and identity first. Then…
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Investment? £100k low mileage Lotus Carlton
For more people, this car needs no introduction. The Lotus Carlton is a LEGEND, you’re very lucky if you’ve seen one in the flesh, and these beasts don’t come to market very often. This example is a low mileage beauty, having only covered 36,000k. I bet ever one of those miles was spent with a…