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Curbside Classics Archives
Vauxhall Archive
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![(first posted 3/8/2013) So far we’ve seen the original–and very much American influenced–Vauxhall Victor F-series, as well as the ‘FB’ follow up. This FC generation Victor; introduced in 1964 is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1966-Vauxhall-Victor-101-Super.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Field Classic: Vauxhall Victor 101 Super – Almost Mine")
Storage Field Classic: Vauxhall Victor 101 Super – Almost Mine
Posted on June 18, 2024 | 51 Comments(first posted 3/8/2013) So far we’ve seen the original–and very much American influenced–Vauxhall Victor F-series, as well as the ‘FB’ follow up. This FC generation Victor; introduced in 1964 is […] -
![(first posted 9/6/2013. For those that didn’t make the jump to Part 2 the other day) In 1980 my father’s autobiography was published under the title “An Addiction to Automobiles”. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Platt-book.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Corporation: The Story Of My Father, A GM Executive Part 2 – From Churchill Tanks To Body Rot")
The Corporation: The Story Of My Father, A GM Executive Part 2 – From Churchill Tanks To Body Rot
Posted on November 15, 2023 | 98 Comments(first posted 9/6/2013. For those that didn’t make the jump to Part 2 the other day) In 1980 my father’s autobiography was published under the title “An Addiction to Automobiles”. […] -
![(First posted at CC on 2/23/2013) This article by David Saunders first ran in 2010 at the old site and was the first guest submission for a Curbside Classic. As […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/emebv.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Envoy Epic – An Epic Find, And An Epic Beginning")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Envoy Epic – An Epic Find, And An Epic Beginning
Posted on January 10, 2022 | 51 Comments(First posted at CC on 2/23/2013) This article by David Saunders first ran in 2010 at the old site and was the first guest submission for a Curbside Classic. As […] -
![I came across this ad in my usual search of what oddball classic cars are for sale nearby. It is a 1960 Vauxhall Victor which is a bit of a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Vauxhall-Victor.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: A guy named Victor from Vauxhall selling his namesake")
CC For Sale: A guy named Victor from Vauxhall selling his namesake
Posted on February 12, 2021 | 13 CommentsI came across this ad in my usual search of what oddball classic cars are for sale nearby. It is a 1960 Vauxhall Victor which is a bit of a […] -
![(first posted 10/16/2014) Fellow readers, what you see above this text, while admittedly not beautiful, is a piece of history. More unique than a Ferrari 250 GTO, though not nearly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/004.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Compadre – The Anti-Cadillac For Developing Nations")
Automotive History: Compadre – The Anti-Cadillac For Developing Nations
Posted on October 16, 2020 | 42 Comments(first posted 10/16/2014) Fellow readers, what you see above this text, while admittedly not beautiful, is a piece of history. More unique than a Ferrari 250 GTO, though not nearly […] -
![(first posted 9/4/2013) In 1957, I was a sickly 12-year-old English schoolboy when I went with my parents on a pilgrimage to General Motors headquarters in Detroit. My father, Maurice […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gm-building-925.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Corporation: The Story Of My Father, A GM Executive; Part 1 – The Visit To GM Headquarters")
The Corporation: The Story Of My Father, A GM Executive; Part 1 – The Visit To GM Headquarters
Posted on December 10, 2017 | 110 Comments(first posted 9/4/2013) In 1957, I was a sickly 12-year-old English schoolboy when I went with my parents on a pilgrimage to General Motors headquarters in Detroit. My father, Maurice […] -
![Today I am sharing a blast from the past–the 1971 Firenza brochure from my personal collection. For those of you Canadians who might possibly remember seeing a rare survivor, now […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/aa-4-26-2014-and-4-27-2014-078.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Brochure Classic: The 1971 Firenza, By General Motors")
Brochure Classic: The 1971 Firenza, By General Motors
Posted on November 7, 2014 | 54 CommentsToday I am sharing a blast from the past–the 1971 Firenza brochure from my personal collection. For those of you Canadians who might possibly remember seeing a rare survivor, now […] -
![The first CC I wrote over at the other site was on the subject of that Canadian market special, the Envoy Epic. The write up eventually migrated over here as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/1965-Envoy-Epic.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1965 Envoy Epic Deluxe – The CC Circle of Car Life")
COAL: 1965 Envoy Epic Deluxe – The CC Circle of Car Life
Posted on September 14, 2014 | 42 CommentsThe first CC I wrote over at the other site was on the subject of that Canadian market special, the Envoy Epic. The write up eventually migrated over here as […] -
![With David Saunders’ recent Storage Field Classic on the Vauxhall Victor, I was reminded of a brace of Vivas posted to the Cohort by KiwiBryce some time ago. They look […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/70s-Vauxhall-Vivas.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Viva Las Vauxhalls")
Cohort Outtake: Viva Las Vauxhalls
Posted on March 9, 2013 | 17 CommentsWith David Saunders’ recent Storage Field Classic on the Vauxhall Victor, I was reminded of a brace of Vivas posted to the Cohort by KiwiBryce some time ago. They look […] -
![Now that we’ve seen the very shrunken, American-influenced F-series Victor, let’s take a look at its successor, the Victor FB. With the FB, Vauxhall finally gave the Victor its own styling identity rather than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Vauxhall-Victor.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Yard Classic: 1963 Vauxhall Victor Estate")
Storage Yard Classic: 1963 Vauxhall Victor Estate
Posted on December 23, 2012 | 24 CommentsNow that we’ve seen the very shrunken, American-influenced F-series Victor, let’s take a look at its successor, the Victor FB. With the FB, Vauxhall finally gave the Victor its own styling identity rather than […] -
![This field of cars was once owned by friends of mine, but I drifted out of contact with them over the past few years after I moved out of town. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1959-Vaxuhall-Victor-Super.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Field Classic: Vauxhall Victor F-Series – The British ’57 Chevy")
Storage Field Classic: Vauxhall Victor F-Series – The British ’57 Chevy
Posted on November 15, 2012 | 72 CommentsThis field of cars was once owned by friends of mine, but I drifted out of contact with them over the past few years after I moved out of town. […] -
![Today’s flip of the 1960 Auto-Parade has a decidedly Oldsmobile-esque look, at least to my eyes. The Cresta was the top offering of GM’s UK ops, and the 1957 – […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Vauxhall-Cresta-1960-001-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Snapshot From 1960: Vauxhall Cresta PA – The British Oldsmobile")
Snapshot From 1960: Vauxhall Cresta PA – The British Oldsmobile
Posted on July 28, 2011 | 44 CommentsToday’s flip of the 1960 Auto-Parade has a decidedly Oldsmobile-esque look, at least to my eyes. The Cresta was the top offering of GM’s UK ops, and the 1957 – […]
