738 Vauxhall Victor (FB) (1962) 5137 HJ
Vauxhall Victor FB (1961-64) Engine 1508cc S4 OHV Production 328,640
Registration Number 5137 HJ (Southend-on-Sea)
VAUXHALL SET
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The FB Victor was introduced in 1961 totally restyled from the earlier Victor F Series II model, with cleaner lines and with a significant improvement regarding rust protection.
The model sold well and was widely exported though sales to the USA ceased after 1961, when Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Buick came up with home-grown compact models of their own.
Mechanically, the main change was the option of a 4-speed all-synchromesh transmission with floor change but the previously used 3-speed all-synchro column change unit was still fitted as standard. When launched the cars retained the earlier models 1508cc engine revised with higher compression ratio and revised manifolding increasing the power output to 49.5 bhp, In September 1963 the engine was enlarged from 1508 to 1594 cc together with an increase in compression ratio.
1963 was also the year when front disc brakes with larger 14 in wheels became an option. Models with the larger engine had a revised frontal treatment with a block style grille element and revised parking lights at either lower extreme of the grille.
Diolch am 80,085,550 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 80,085,550 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 05.01.2020.at Bicester Heritage Centre, Bicester, Oxon 144-738
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738 Vauxhall Victor (FB) (1962) 5137 HJ
Vauxhall Victor FB (1961-64) Engine 1508cc S4 OHV Production 328,640
Registration Number 5137 HJ (Southend-on-Sea)
VAUXHALL SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623863172810...
The FB Victor was introduced in 1961 totally restyled from the earlier Victor F Series II model, with cleaner lines and with a significant improvement regarding rust protection.
The model sold well and was widely exported though sales to the USA ceased after 1961, when Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Buick came up with home-grown compact models of their own.
Mechanically, the main change was the option of a 4-speed all-synchromesh transmission with floor change but the previously used 3-speed all-synchro column change unit was still fitted as standard. When launched the cars retained the earlier models 1508cc engine revised with higher compression ratio and revised manifolding increasing the power output to 49.5 bhp, In September 1963 the engine was enlarged from 1508 to 1594 cc together with an increase in compression ratio.
1963 was also the year when front disc brakes with larger 14 in wheels became an option. Models with the larger engine had a revised frontal treatment with a block style grille element and revised parking lights at either lower extreme of the grille.
Diolch am 80,085,550 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 80,085,550 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 05.01.2020.at Bicester Heritage Centre, Bicester, Oxon 144-738
.