826b Vauxhall Cavelier (Mk.II) 1.8 SRi (1984)
Vauxhall Cavelier (Mk.II) 1.8 SRi (1981-88) Engine 1796cc S4 Family J (114bhp) Production 807,624 (all Mk.II models)
Registration Number B 383 LNR (Leicester)
VAUXHALL SET
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The second generation Vauxhall Cavelier was launched in August 1981, as a front wheel drive car, using the same underpinnings as the Opel Ascona C. on the J body platform. During its model years it was available as a 2 or 4 door Saloon, Convertible, 5 door Estate and 5 door Hatchback, and with four cylinder engines of 1256cc, 1598cc, 1796cc and 1998cc. This model was part of GM's family of compact "J-cars", along with the new Opel Ascona, the Australian Holden Camira, the Brazilian Chevrolet Monza, the Japanese Isuzu Aska, and the North American Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunbird, Buick Skyhawk, Oldsmobile Firenza and Cadillac Cimarron.
In the UK it proved a huge sales succcess, with sales topping 100,000 in 1982, overtaking the new and radical Ford Sierra.and was Britains second best selling car in 1984 and 1985, behind the smaller Ford Escort.
Over the course of the model's lifetime, there were two facelifts mirroring changes made to the Ascona - firstly for the 1985 model year which saw revised grilles, modified rear lamp clusters, new steering wheels, upgraded equipment, new upholstery options and different instrument graphics
And in 1987 for the genarations last model year the grilles and rear lamp clusters revised again in a style similar to the larger Senator model together with further improvements to equipment levels. A new 2.0L engine option became available on CD, SRi and GLS trim, whilst the availability of the fuel injected 1.8L unit was extended down to L trim.
The second generation Cavelier was replaced by the third generation in October 1988, after raking up 807,624 sales, despite this they are a rare sight today, by August 2006 there was claimed to be only 6,343 remaining in working order and by December 2009 that number had fallen to 1289.
Many Thanks for a fan'dabi'dozi 29,629,500 views
Shot 17:08:2014 at Lupin Farm Classic Car Show, Orgreave, Staffordshire Ref 102-826b
826b Vauxhall Cavelier (Mk.II) 1.8 SRi (1984)
Vauxhall Cavelier (Mk.II) 1.8 SRi (1981-88) Engine 1796cc S4 Family J (114bhp) Production 807,624 (all Mk.II models)
Registration Number B 383 LNR (Leicester)
VAUXHALL SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623863172810...
The second generation Vauxhall Cavelier was launched in August 1981, as a front wheel drive car, using the same underpinnings as the Opel Ascona C. on the J body platform. During its model years it was available as a 2 or 4 door Saloon, Convertible, 5 door Estate and 5 door Hatchback, and with four cylinder engines of 1256cc, 1598cc, 1796cc and 1998cc. This model was part of GM's family of compact "J-cars", along with the new Opel Ascona, the Australian Holden Camira, the Brazilian Chevrolet Monza, the Japanese Isuzu Aska, and the North American Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunbird, Buick Skyhawk, Oldsmobile Firenza and Cadillac Cimarron.
In the UK it proved a huge sales succcess, with sales topping 100,000 in 1982, overtaking the new and radical Ford Sierra.and was Britains second best selling car in 1984 and 1985, behind the smaller Ford Escort.
Over the course of the model's lifetime, there were two facelifts mirroring changes made to the Ascona - firstly for the 1985 model year which saw revised grilles, modified rear lamp clusters, new steering wheels, upgraded equipment, new upholstery options and different instrument graphics
And in 1987 for the genarations last model year the grilles and rear lamp clusters revised again in a style similar to the larger Senator model together with further improvements to equipment levels. A new 2.0L engine option became available on CD, SRi and GLS trim, whilst the availability of the fuel injected 1.8L unit was extended down to L trim.
The second generation Cavelier was replaced by the third generation in October 1988, after raking up 807,624 sales, despite this they are a rare sight today, by August 2006 there was claimed to be only 6,343 remaining in working order and by December 2009 that number had fallen to 1289.
Many Thanks for a fan'dabi'dozi 29,629,500 views
Shot 17:08:2014 at Lupin Farm Classic Car Show, Orgreave, Staffordshire Ref 102-826b