521 Vauxhall (FE) VX4/90 (1978) FNB 54 T
Vauxhall VX4/90 FE (1972-78) Engine 2279cc S4 OC Production 113,476 (figure to 1976 only, after not available)
Registration Number FNB 54 T (Manchester)
VAUXHALL SET
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The FE was the final series of Victor. The car appeared substantially larger than its predecessor, but was actually no wider and only 2 inches longer with much of the extra length accounted for by larger bumpers, but with improved interior space and almost two inches of extra legroom in the front and an extra four inched for rear seat passengers, along with useful increases in headroom and shoulder-level cabin width were achieved through the use of differently shaped side panels and windows. The four-speed transmission used the same box and ratios across the range, from the 1759 cc Victor to the torquey 3294 cc Ventora-badged version. The new Victor shared its floorpan and its basic bodyshell architecture with the Opel Rekord D (therefore the two cars look superficially similar) but all of the exterior panels were unique to the Victor and thus not interchangeable with the Rekord. The car used Vauxhall powertrains, along its own suspension and rack-and-pinion steering as opposed to the Rekord's recirculating ball unit.
Since the demise of the Vauxhall Cresta more than three years earlier, only the Ventora had used the old Vauxhall six-cylinder engine: but now the four-cylinder VX 2300 GLS replaced the six-cylinder FE Ventora as Vauxhall's flagship. The VX2300 GLS was fitted with four square halogen headlamps, velour upholstery, tinted glass and power steering. The more sporting VX 4/90 was reintroduced, now based on the VX (formerly Victor FE), in March 1977 with a 5-speed close-ratio Getrag gearbox with dog-leg first gear. The car featured a modified, twin-carburettor version of the existing 2279 cc four-cylinder engine increasing output from 108bhp to 116bhp. The car was fitted with twin halogen headlights and supplementary front fog-lights fitted beneath the front bumper, and also benefitted from extra sound-deadening materials to reduce road noise. The side window frames were fashionably blackened, and only four exterior colours could be specified, of which three were metallic
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Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-521
521 Vauxhall (FE) VX4/90 (1978) FNB 54 T
Vauxhall VX4/90 FE (1972-78) Engine 2279cc S4 OC Production 113,476 (figure to 1976 only, after not available)
Registration Number FNB 54 T (Manchester)
VAUXHALL SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623863172810...
The FE was the final series of Victor. The car appeared substantially larger than its predecessor, but was actually no wider and only 2 inches longer with much of the extra length accounted for by larger bumpers, but with improved interior space and almost two inches of extra legroom in the front and an extra four inched for rear seat passengers, along with useful increases in headroom and shoulder-level cabin width were achieved through the use of differently shaped side panels and windows. The four-speed transmission used the same box and ratios across the range, from the 1759 cc Victor to the torquey 3294 cc Ventora-badged version. The new Victor shared its floorpan and its basic bodyshell architecture with the Opel Rekord D (therefore the two cars look superficially similar) but all of the exterior panels were unique to the Victor and thus not interchangeable with the Rekord. The car used Vauxhall powertrains, along its own suspension and rack-and-pinion steering as opposed to the Rekord's recirculating ball unit.
Since the demise of the Vauxhall Cresta more than three years earlier, only the Ventora had used the old Vauxhall six-cylinder engine: but now the four-cylinder VX 2300 GLS replaced the six-cylinder FE Ventora as Vauxhall's flagship. The VX2300 GLS was fitted with four square halogen headlamps, velour upholstery, tinted glass and power steering. The more sporting VX 4/90 was reintroduced, now based on the VX (formerly Victor FE), in March 1977 with a 5-speed close-ratio Getrag gearbox with dog-leg first gear. The car featured a modified, twin-carburettor version of the existing 2279 cc four-cylinder engine increasing output from 108bhp to 116bhp. The car was fitted with twin halogen headlights and supplementary front fog-lights fitted beneath the front bumper, and also benefitted from extra sound-deadening materials to reduce road noise. The side window frames were fashionably blackened, and only four exterior colours could be specified, of which three were metallic
Diolch am 100,618,863 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 100,618,863 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-521