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− | '''Vauxhall Victor/Vauxhall VX4/90 (FE). 1972–6 (prod. 44,078 not incl. VX4/90). 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/R, 1759, 2279 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 3294 cm³ (6 cyl. OHV).''' Generally believed to be last all-British Vauxhall before [[Opel]] took charge of engineering for both brands, though vehicle actually has commonalities with [[Opel Rekord D]]. Mid-Atlantic styling not very graceful and considered bland, as buyers went to [[Ford Cortina Mk III]] and [[Ford Consul (1972–5)|Consul]] instead. Victor 3300 Estate for one year before it donned the [[Vauxhall Ventora (FE)|Ventora]] nameplate. Rust an issue for collectors. Renamed VX for 1976. | + | '''Vauxhall Victor/Vauxhall VX4/90 (FE). 1972–6 (prod. 44,078 not incl. VX4/90). 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/R, 1759, 2279 cm³ (I4 OHC), 3294 cm³ (6 cyl. OHV).''' Generally believed to be last all-British Vauxhall before [[Opel]] took charge of engineering for both brands, though vehicle actually has commonalities with [[Opel Rekord D]]. Mid-Atlantic styling not very graceful and considered bland, as buyers went to [[Ford Cortina Mk III]] and [[Ford Consul (1972–5)|Consul]] instead. Victor 3300 Estate for one year before it donned the [[Vauxhall Ventora (FE)|Ventora]] nameplate. Rust an issue for collectors. Renamed VX for 1976. |
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Revision as of 13:20, 23 November 2013
Vauxhall Victor/Vauxhall VX4/90 (FE). 1972–6 (prod. 44,078 not incl. VX4/90). 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/R, 1759, 2279 cm³ (I4 OHC), 3294 cm³ (6 cyl. OHV). Generally believed to be last all-British Vauxhall before Opel took charge of engineering for both brands, though vehicle actually has commonalities with Opel Rekord D. Mid-Atlantic styling not very graceful and considered bland, as buyers went to Ford Cortina Mk III and Consul instead. Victor 3300 Estate for one year before it donned the Ventora nameplate. Rust an issue for collectors. Renamed VX for 1976.
Manufacturing location: Luton, England
Marque: Vauxhall | Model: Vauxhall Victor | Predecessor: Vauxhall Victor (FD) | Successor: Vauxhall VX
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