Nice site - Interested to see that these old stalwarts are being kept going in pretty good shape - I used my 1966 Cresta PC as the 'practice car' for the 1972 East African Safari Rally - it quickly became known as the fastest grader (road scraper in E.A !)
I have some pics if anyone is interested?
Best wishes - KM
From:
Paul Wood
(Sat 21st Aug 2010 at 19:10)
I am feeling a bit desperate and thought I would contact you to see if you or you might know someone that could help.
I have recently had my original Vauxhall Victor FB radio stolen from my car and would desperately like to get it replaced.
Same radio as fitted to the PB Cresta.
If you can help it would be great if you could contact me on: pwood13660@blueyonder.co.uk.
Thanks for reading, Paul
From:
Andy Bell
(Wed 11th Aug 2010 at 17:00)
Boughta PB cresta a few years back with intention of rebuild. Wife asked if it drove in.. when will it drive out!!! looking for inspiration.. Do you have any exceptions to cars updated with newer runnig gear. or altered and updated interriors.. I love the style of the car but have come from custom/hot rod background. love to hear opinions from other owners.
From:
Judith Case
(Sat 24th Jul 2010 at 20:47)
We once owned a green 1960 Vauxhall Velox reg VAY 483. We were just wondering if it is still in existence and how the rebuild has gone since we parted company. If anyone out there knows anything about it we would love to know.
From:
peter worby
(Fri 23rd Jul 2010 at 19:22)
im looking for either a cresta ,velox or wyvern to restore.E type......also can anyone tell me what happened to my old neighbours yellow and cream PA cresta 555cbm,last seen in luton.wanted to buy it off him as he owned it from new until about 1980,then one morning i went out and saw him with a nasty FE....would still like to buy it if its around...not too far from luton if poss unless transport can be arranged.thanks
From:
Marko Oikarainen
(Fri 16th Jul 2010 at 17:44)
Greeting all members of a club!
It was, comfortable to see and to see others in Billing. the place was to me like a heaven. I myself own 61 pink Velox, 66 PC Cresta and 70 Ventora II.
here address of my home page: http://koti.mbnet.fi/vauxhall/
Unfortunately the texts are in Finnish, but the picture reports more than 1000 words ;)
with regards Marko from Finland
From:
wayne chilcott
(Tue 11th May 2010 at 21:36)
Hi all, im an owner of a 1959 Wolseley 15/60 and a 1966 Wolseley 6/110. Im looking for my late grandfathers Vauxhall Cresta.It was light blue in colour and was last known in 1970 in the Bournemouth area.I have a photo and it seems to be a 3-piece rear window model.The registration was VCG 161. I would love to know if the car still exists in any form.The number isnt on the DVLA Taxation records but it might be hiding somewhere! Thanks.
From:
Vic Smith
(Tue 27th Apr 2010 at 18:34)
Hello all, great to see the marque alive, being a past owner of a 1962 Velox which I, in my younger days converted to a Cresta by fitting everything except the individual front seats. She was black/grey. Only three years old and needed front wings.I now own a Triumph TR4 and have restored many a classic However not the reason I am here. Although not employed as, I am a time served Coach Trimmer and been doing the odd job for anyone. I have a rear seat back from a, I believe a PC or PB with armrest. The person now no longer wants it, The cover is off and I was about to fit a top panel in black leather. The seat is dark green and was to be stained. I hate to lose the past by dumping it. Anyone want it? e-mail me.
From:
Tony
(Sat 17th Apr 2010 at 23:44)
Hello all! I joind the club a little while ago now and was just wondering if i had the earliest known serviving (pc)Vauxhall Viscount left as it is 1966 or is ther any more out ther? Hope to have her back on the road as my daily again very soon any imfo would be good Thanks Tony
From:
luke pell
(Sat 10th Apr 2010 at 23:38)
i was working with my dad and my uncle today on our vauxhall cresta pb (aka pells beauty)
we have had the back wings restored due to the common problem.....RUST!! BUT today she stands tall...on axle stands...with no wheels just all fress feet and legs but all original else where!!! well exept the fluffy dices!!!
From:
Richard Caie
(Fri 2nd Apr 2010 at 16:37)
Can anyone help please? I would like to be able to fit a child's car seat in my 1962 PA. The child's seat has Isofix attachments (I use it in our modern car) and I wonder if any club members have experience of putting Isofix fittings rather than seatbelts in the back of a PA.
I'd be grateful for any advice please.
If Isofix is not an option I suppose we'll have to look at seatbelts.
Richard
From:
clive b
(Wed 31st Mar 2010 at 15:23)
great site nice cars i currently have a mk2 consul and a mk2 zoddy with 5ltr v8 and a pb velox wich will be gone in 2 days then i will have a pa cresta which i never thought id be lucky enough to own so by the end of the week i will be a spoilt chap owning some of the best looking brithish steel that ever roled this land lol god luck to all
From:
roger brine
(Mon 29th Mar 2010 at 14:56)
I want to buy a cresta PA hydramatic in good condition preferably maroon and grey
From:
Al (ex-pat)
(Sat 13th Mar 2010 at 11:15)
The original brochures showed some LHD versions of the Velox PA for N America. Are there any of these still around? I live in Florida, and would love the Velox or Cresta PA Series.
From:
Bruce Gray
(Sat 6th Mar 2010 at 20:16)
Good site! My Dad had a 1972 Cresta PC 3.3 automatic. It was a monster and I wondored if it is still ou there? The registration was RCW343K and it was green.
From:
Chris
(Wed 30th Dec 2009 at 14:35)
Hi guys
Just dropped in here because I had a PA Cresta (TT Blue) waaaay back in the early 70s.
Thing is I recall there were PABXs and PABYs (mine the former). I see no mention of these codes on t'internet. Am I imagining this?
BTW I paid 15GBP for it and it ended at a scrappers unfortunately, but I do still use its rear-view mirror when underneath my Omega B!
From:
gary
(Mon 28th Dec 2009 at 18:30)
have bought a friary estate, membership in the post! looking to remove fuel tank but a bit stumped, any clues anyone?
From:
Kevin See
(Thu 19th Nov 2009 at 20:55)
Hi all,
I found your site whilst trawling the internet for some parts for my 1955 Cresta,a car that i have owned since 1976 (yes,thats 33 years!!)
I am looking for a righthand rear axle halfshaft,or complete axle.Can anyone help ?
Please call 01622 862058 (eves)or 07900 262699 and I will call you back.
regards,Kevin See
From:
PHIL COMPSON
(Wed 11th Nov 2009 at 17:18)
Good to see my old PA XDL474 on the site pictures at Billing 09. I owned the car from 87-circa 94. It came from the isle of Wite originally, I bought it from a Ted in Stoke and it lived with me in the West Midlands before going South to Statford. Bought for a few hundred pounds and sold for the same. I ran it as my everyday car although it looks much better than when i had it. Too young and too skint to appreciate it, I managed to scrape it from one MOT to the next but eventually had to let it go. I had lived the dream and loved it.
Best regards Phil
From:
Dug
(Mon 19th Oct 2009 at 01:29)
Big thanks to J Barrow for getting back to me about the Butlers lamps ..When the ol' girl is road worthy again I'll try to post some picks..spots & spats nice!!. Now chasing some 59 - 60 PAY full wheel hubcaps..any body got a spare set they want to part with ?
From:
FRANCESCO SAVORGNAN
(Thu 15th Oct 2009 at 14:48)
JUST A THANK YOU NOTE TO ALL VAUXHALL CRESTA VELOX MEMEBERS PRESENT AT FARNHAM RURAL CENTER SEPT.20TH, WHO GAVE ME GOOD ADVICE,STARTING FROM KIND CRESTA MID SERIES OWNER WHO GAVE ME HIS LAST MAGAZINE, AND FRIARY ESTATE OWNERS WHO SHOWED ME THEIR NICE CAR,EVEN IF ....I OWN A 57 ZODIAC! AND NOT FORGETTING MRS WENDY AND ALL THE STAFF WHO RAN A GREAT SHOW .BY THE WAY,DID MAN WITH YELOW CRESTA MAKE IT TO BRISTOL ALL RIGHT? I HOPE HE DID ! ALL THE BEST FROM FRANCESCO SAVORGNAN(VISITOR FROM ITALY ON A 5 DAY TRIP TO SOUTHERN ENGLAND)
From:
Tony King
(Mon 12th Oct 2009 at 20:20)
Vauxhall Cresta PA engine conversion to Rover V8.
Has anyone else attempted this?
Would really appreciate to hear how you managed it?
Call me on 01823 451613 or 07919 430464
From:
Dug
(Mon 7th Sep 2009 at 02:13)
Hi wondering if anyone can help out..I wanted to know the make model etc of the fog/spot/driving lights you quite often see on PAs..in my parts book I see they are listed as optional but gives no other specifications..
also the chap looking for spats, a company I know here in Australia do repros if your interested ! standard or louvred..I looked for years for originals and never found any !
From:
david bettiens
(Sat 22nd Aug 2009 at 10:12)
I live in australia and currently looking at buying a 1968 vauxhall 101 4cyl twin carby four speed on the floor estate wagon. It also has a factory fitted camping body.Diff ratio is 3.08.Iam having difficulty finding photos and specifications plus history for this model vehicle. I believe there is only 5 of this model estate in this country. This vehicle is a private import. Hope you may be of assistance.
From:
Al Fanning
(Sun 2nd Aug 2009 at 20:11)
I'm looking for a PB Cresta for a racing project - don't want any running gear , glass or interior , so if anybody knows of any cars that are destined for the scrap heap , let me know and i'll save it and give it a good home - so it can take on the Cortina's ! I only need a shell , doesn't matter if the floor's gone but will need all panels ( ie , boot lid bonnet and doors )I don't want to take a car off the road for this , but would like to save one . Like the website . Regards Al
From:
david forbes
(Sat 18th Jul 2009 at 21:01)
I came across your wonderful website whilst searching veteran vauxhalls. Most excellent to see a two-tone yellow and white Cresta. My Grandfather had one just the same back between c1968-1972 (YSG 5) , I would love to own that plate now.
From:
Rob Barnes
(Mon 13th Jul 2009 at 15:47)
Hi, I have a few gaskets that I'm selling although I dont know which model they are for. The part numbers are as follows: Z7028, Z7033, Z7034, & Z7035. Any ideas, & would anyone like one? Ta Rob.
From:
peri denham-jones
(Fri 15th May 2009 at 22:43)
Hi there is a 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern on ebay that is going to be scrapped if its not sold. Looks like there are still some usable parts. Its item number 290317516030 and its in Pontyberem, Camarthenshire. The auction has about 2 days left to run.(I would have it myself but I have not got the space for another restoration project!)
From:
swanee
(Wed 29th Apr 2009 at 19:04)
looking for a fuel level sender unit for a PA, any ideas?
From:
Dave Hill
(Tue 14th Apr 2009 at 22:11)
Hello, Cleaning out my late father-in-laws
shed , I came across a Brand New Bonnet Emblem, in its original box, to fit, what I believe to be a 1950's Vauxhall Cresta E-Series. The Part No. on the box label is: 7139749, I have no idea of its value, but it is up for sale if anyone is interested, if so please contact me at the above email address...
Kind Regards Dave Hill
From:
dave coe
(Sat 21st Mar 2009 at 23:49)
viscount for sale on ebay tatty.but due to be scrapped!not many left now
From:
NIGEL WILES
(Wed 18th Mar 2009 at 23:18)
Good website, hope to be purchasing a PC Cresta in the near future, will join the club then.
Nigel.
Thanks Nigel, good luck with the purchase of the PC, please don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance.
Peter Lane
Website Maintenance
Vauxhall Cresta Club
From:
steven b
(Thu 19th Feb 2009 at 21:26)
looks well done.
any chance of a forum linked to here in the future?
Yes there is a forum you can go to, link is on home page, & Links page.
Thanks for your feedback
Pete Lane
From:
Ross Morton
(Fri 13th Feb 2009 at 17:01)
Well done - congratulations on the new look website !
From:
Steve crayford
(Thu 12th Feb 2009 at 22:17)
As a former member, now living in Australia it's good to be able to see the cars on your website. Congratulations on the much improved new format, you've done an excellent job. Many thanks and know your work is appreciated.
Kind regards, Steve
From:
Robert Parker-East
(Thu 12th Feb 2009 at 22:15)
Like the new site quick to get around too! well done the vauxhall cresta club : Good Luck.
From:
Wendy
(Thu 12th Feb 2009 at 20:06)
Looking good, and hopefully better for us to update.
