This takes me back. In 1968 our first family car was a 1954 Velox. We covered mega miles in it. Later in 1983 I bought a 1963 Velox with the 2.6. Great cars

What a lovely old car. thanks for sharing

@millzy9460

3 ай бұрын

WOW ! I had a 1939 Vauxhall J. My first car about 64years ago, I'm 80 now fantastic car to own, we had a great life together. What stories that car had lol.

Love old vehicles. I have a 96 carine that i use as a daily driver

She looks great Paul. So many interesting features. Beautiful condition. Nice to have it still in the original colour. Look forward to a drive video when time permits.

@paulscountrygarage9180

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Peter.

Excellent ! Thanks a lot. Colin UK 🇬🇧

I have heard of the side opening bonnet on these early cars, but not seen it till now!

This 6 cylinder version is the one I would want.

Paul, we finally got to watch this. Dame Vera Velox is absolutely beautiful. A gorgeous colour. Looks like she has a really deep shine that I would love to spend hours polishing with Autoglym 😊 That bonnet is a work of art. A great addition to your collection Paul 👍

@paulscountrygarage9180

Жыл бұрын

Tnanks Paul, I do rather think she is beautiful. Looks better now the ‘modern’ radio/cassette has gone

Good luck with finding a rear window blind! These are much sought after for vintage VOLKSWAGENS & KARMANN-GHIAS

*Paul, I grew up in New Lambton, and I was trying to guess where the Vauxhall dealer might have been. Maybe Lambton Rd, maybe Regent St, maybe Hobart Rd.... ?* By the way, my first car was a PA Velox 2-speed. That's a bit of a joke - it used to jump out of top! In the end it was driven around in 2nd gear. That was back in 1972. Strange to recall that a sound and straight PA with a gearbox problem was regarded in 1973 as almost worthless and I sold it for something like $100.... And bought an FB31 VX-4/90 (97 cubic inch update version) which was about 5 years younger. Incredibly, I paid $100 for the VX-4/90, so I came out even-Stevens, so to speak! That was an unusual brown with white stripe colour scheme. The VX needed and engine overhaul from being used very hard in its 9 years on the road, hence why I got it for a song. But imagine buying an almost rust-free VX-4/90 for $100!

@paulscountrygarage9180

9 күн бұрын

@@rosskelly8268 to be honest I’m not sure where the dealer was located in New Lambton but I have seen a pic of the dealership. The PA Velox were a nice car but most I see are autos.

I remember my neighbour used to be visited by a couple in one of these. I was always struck by the frankly odd styling, especially the rear aspect, that of course did make it distinctive. I'm surprised by how spartan the interior is for a 6 cylinder model, even considering the era.

Pretty interesting to have variable speed wipers driven from the motor revs. The Vauxhall 14/6 also had the same feature.

@paulscountrygarage9180

Жыл бұрын

Much better than vacuum wipers but not better than electric.

Super cool Paul. Love the side opening bonnet.

@paulscountrygarage9180

Жыл бұрын

It is rather good. Changed to a regular opening one the next year.

A very comprehensive presentation Paul! And a lovely car. I wonder whether the engine (did you say 138 cu in) have much in common with the 138 engine used in Holden cars in the model or two prior to the EJ?

@paulscountrygarage9180

Жыл бұрын

To the best of my knowledge the engines were different. Similarities, I’m not sure about.

The Buick's hood used to open like that. If you unlatch both sides, you can easily lift it off with no tools.

@paulscountrygarage9180

2 ай бұрын

Correct, it does but it takes two people as it is heavy.

POSH CAR! My Austin A40 Farina also had such sliding windows - but NO lock. Anyone could have got in! ALSO, this car NOT ONLY has a bonnet that opens to either side, but can actually be removed!

@paulscountrygarage9180

13 күн бұрын

@@nygelmiller5293 yes, bonnet can be removed but I strongly recommend having 2 strong men to do it as it is damn heavy.

HI Regards Nice cars, I prefer T type, but great touch with lateral bonnet. The "stylized" flute begun with model L type. (not real/inicial flutes). Thanks GB

Thoughtful touch - most cars with a tapering bonnet (particularly the VW Beetle,) had such a narrow bonnet opening, to access the engine. However, I see the actual opening HERE is WIDER than the v -shaped centre section!

I always liked the 'E' type Vauxhalls, they were reminiscent of the Chevys of the period. The early ones had the same grille as yours, known as the 'easyclean' here in the UK, later ones had the 'harmonica' grille. The ute version sounds well tasty, Did Holden's add any extra underpinnings? We didn't have any Vauxhalls in our family but over the years Dad had two Bedford CA vans, the first was a van in which Dad had windows installed, this was followed by a 'Workobus' which was a proper Martin Walter conversion. All The Best from Somerset, England.

@paulscountrygarage9180

2 ай бұрын

I’m not sure what Holden added or not to the utes but I do know that they had no traficators even though the knob on the steering wheel boss was still there. I do love a nice Bedford CA van.

Those ashtrays used fill up with water once the front windscreen rubbers perished. Lol

@paulscountrygarage9180

Жыл бұрын

I have no doubt they would. Mine are nice and dry well, at least, that is what the resident spider has told me. 😂

BUT an American fault (like on Studebakers) , is risking staining the carpet, when topping up the brakes!

Modern cars are so boring compared to old classics

The original radios for Holdens were made by Astor n called Astor Airchiefs Iused to fix lots of them from model HoldensI.... I've been a tech 40+yrs.

@paulscountrygarage9180

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for that. I have a friend who is an old electronics nut and he gave me the same information. Luckily I dont have a radio or I would have to search him every time he left my house. 😂