Solved - NEH 912: Vauxhall VXPlus

Carnut · January 12, 2011, 11:18:49 AM

What exactly is this car and what is it called, for 1 point?

Carnut · January 30, 2011, 06:33:50 PM

And another..

Djetset · January 30, 2011, 06:46:20 PM

This is a mid-1970s Vauxhall prototype, designed to be a Viscount-replacing range-topper, about the Victor/Ventora/VX models.

Bizarrely I saw this actual car parked in Edware Road, London, in the mid-1980s, but sadly didn't take a photo of it. I forget the exact name, but it was VX something, and featured in Motor magazine as well.

Carnut · January 30, 2011, 06:58:48 PM

Quote from: Djetset on January 30, 2011, 06:46:20 PM
This is a mid-1970s Vauxhall prototype, designed to be a Viscount-replaceing range-topper, about the Victor/Ventora/VX models.

Bizarrely I saw this actual car parked in Edware Road, London, in the mid-1980s, but sadly didn't take a photo of it. I forget the exact name, but it was VX something, and featured in Motor magazine as well.

Yes, you're on target there.
But it is known by a specific name so start digging now!
Locked for your reply.

Oguerrerob · March 25, 2011, 11:46:48 AM

Is it still locked?

Carnut · March 25, 2011, 12:47:27 PM

Quote from: Oguerrerob on March 25, 2011, 11:46:48 AM
Is it still locked?

Seems so as it was locked until his next reply, but 2 months is pushing it a bit!
Let's ask Djetset then if he wants to reply and give him a last chance; failing a reply within 48 hours will open it up again!

Djetset · March 25, 2011, 02:08:24 PM

Oophs sorry, overseas at the moment and forgot about this one! From memory it's something along the lines of Vauxhall Plus. Close?!

Carnut · March 25, 2011, 03:40:52 PM

Quote from: Djetset on January 30, 2011, 06:46:20 PM
This is a mid-1970s Vauxhall prototype, designed to be a Viscount-replaceing range-topper, about the Victor/Ventora/VX models.

Bizarrely I saw this actual car parked in Edware Road, London, in the mid-1980s, but sadly didn't take a photo of it. I forget the exact name, but it was VX something, and featured in Motor magazine as well.

Quote from: Djetset on March 25, 2011, 02:08:24 PM
Oophs sorry, overseas at the moment and forgot about this one! From memory it's something along the lines of Vauxhall Plus. Close?!

Well if you add the 2 names you've given me together you get the right answer, so I think really you've solved it... VX something you said, then Vauxhall Plus, and the correct answer is Vauxhall VXPlus, so I think you've (finally!) earned your point!

Well done and sorry oguerrerob but it seems Djetset likes working to deadlines!

Oguerrerob · March 25, 2011, 03:51:11 PM

It's Ok by me! I just want to add that I've found this car in the web as Vauxhall VX2800i 1978

Carnut · March 25, 2011, 03:54:40 PM

Quote from: Oguerrerob on March 25, 2011, 03:51:11 PM
It's Ok by me! I just want to add that I've found this car in the web as Vauxhall VX2800i 1978

Interesting.. I'll have to check that out as it differs from what I had..

Djetset · March 25, 2011, 05:23:35 PM

This prototype used the Vauxhall V6 engine, which certainly existed in 2.8-litre injection form, so the 2800i bit sort of makes sense, but the year is certainly pre-1978 as it appeared originally in Motor magazine in 1976.

Oguerrerob · March 25, 2011, 05:58:32 PM

According this Finnish source this prototype was built in 1976 and was drove everyday by Vauxhall managing director Bob Price, until 1978 when was published

Carnut · March 28, 2011, 07:04:36 AM

Unretouched photo:

Allemano · March 28, 2011, 07:10:50 AM

Somewhat a mongrel of an upgraded Rover P6, Jaguar XJ and some Italian styling ingredients.
Not that bad!

DeAutogids · March 28, 2011, 07:12:35 AM

Quote from: Allemano on March 28, 2011, 07:10:50 AM
Somwhat a mongrel of an upgraded Rover P6, Jaguar XJ and some Italian styling ingredients.
Not that bad!

I would have liked one

Wendax · March 28, 2011, 07:13:56 AM

There seems to be even a bit of BMW 520 in it

Allemano · March 28, 2011, 07:19:53 AM

You're right, esp. the notchback is BMW E12-ish!

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Solved - NEH 912: Vauxhall VXPlus