Hi
Just had a garage sort out and found a dozen or so issues of the Griffin Gazette from the mid 80's to the mid 90's. These are free to anyone who would like to collect them from Canvey Island. I've also got a pair of front wings that I took off my old Viscount 20 odd years ago these are quite rotten but might do somebody for patches or badges, again free if you can collect.
Does anyone in the club now if my Viscount KLK 172K is still around?
Jst send me an E-Mail if interested.
Cheers
Dave Cook
ex PA,PB,PC and E series Membership Secretary
From:
mick dilkes
(Fri 13th Jan 2012 at 18:29)
Hi all, just having a clear out up my barn an i stumbled across a brand new track rod end for a 1965 velox i once owned a long long time ago.....istead of throwing it away just popped on here to see if anyone is looking for one as i expect they are not easy to come across....send me an email if your interested......
many thanks
I live in Queensland, Australia and own a 1963 (previously registered as a '65) PB Cresta hydramatic.
Desperately in need of a replacement starter motor and accelerator rod (snapped it while trying to pump the fuel to start it!)
Would love to hear from anyone with any other PB's as by the sounds of it, there's only a couple of us left!
Email editor@vintagecaravanmagazine.com.au if you can help...
Cheers,
Lisa
From:
ian petrie
(Sat 19th Nov 2011 at 18:34)
hi to all pb owners i currently own a 1963 pb which i drag race the car runs a 305 small block chevy and jag rear end ,i know its not the purists choice but i love what we have done and hope others do its very well known in the world of drag racing and we have won club championships please look us up the car is called henry the wasp does anyone know how many pbs are still around. if any one wants us to display the car at any shows then please call 07530788729
From:
ray healey
(Tue 1st Nov 2011 at 16:38)
Hi
my name is ray and because i dont posess a computer i have to email this message on my sons computer.I have just purchased a pa cresta 1962 and am looking for some oridginal wheel trims the ones that cover the whole wheel ,if you can help please email my son with the contact details and i will be in touch.
many thanks
ray
bristol
From:
Stephen Davey
(Fri 28th Oct 2011 at 12:42)
Hi all im from New Zealand and i have a twilight blue 1970 pcs (single head lamp) with 25k genuine miles and are after info on what was general performance mods over there for vauxhalls 3.3 carbys etc.. because im wanting to make my one a bit of a street rod i have already got the big tires on it (235/60 14s)i swapped the original steel wheels for a set of 1970s NZ made 14inch lightweight tridents(i still have the originals) and now im after ideas what to do with the engine any help would be appreciated
Have 1958 pa Cresta which cannot select 2nd & 3rd gears. Understand there may be a "fix" in the form of re-manufactured set of Rubber Grommets and Bushes that fit on to ends of the two rods that go from the Gear Shift to the side of the gearbox. Any help would be much appreiciated. Tony.
From:
Yiannis Demetriades
(Sun 9th Oct 2011 at 10:29)
Hello,
I am from Cyprus and I am restoring a Vauxhall Cresta PA later model.
I am looking for
1) A tail-light cover (LUCAS L668)
2) The "Vauxhall" badge that is on the steering wheel
3) One V-style screw that is on the wheel hub
4) Two Front brake wheel cylinders
5) Brake Master Cylinder
6) Clutch Master Cylinder
7) Front Brake Cylinder Hoses SET
8) Rear Brake Cylinder Hoses SET
These for a start..!
Thank you very much,
Yiannis Demetriades
yiannis.demetriades@gmail.com
From:
dave wincott
(Wed 14th Sep 2011 at 13:41)
i have for sale a 1971 cresta pc for sale. tax and mot feb 2012, needs slight repair, very good condition, runs well. worth around £1500.00 telford. 07989 367054
From:
Bruce Whiting
(Wed 14th Sep 2011 at 03:02)
I have a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta. I inherited the car last January from my sisters' estate. It is in good running order but needs some tlc because it has been sitting for ten years. I live near Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada and need a new gas (petrol) tank.
From:
spencer white
(Thu 25th Aug 2011 at 18:09)
hi all, im looking for a pa cresta/velox, anything considerd, 07786514068 thank you
From:
tony crean
(Sun 31st Jul 2011 at 12:10)
I am look for 1965 vauxhall cresta windsrceen rubber
From:
Alan Pearson
(Sat 2nd Jul 2011 at 22:33)
does anyone know the where abouts of 360 LNK two tone yellow?
From:
alun vaughan
(Sat 2nd Jul 2011 at 21:05)
Hello there I live in sunny Shropshire and I'm looking to buy a PB Cresta, it needs to be in good condition, as I would like to use it for weddings etc. Thank You. Alun
From:
Mark
(Mon 27th Jun 2011 at 20:21)
Hi it's mark here,just like to introduce myself I have just purchaced a 1962 cresta pa reg no 7622ml and I live near Lincoln,she needs alot of work and just wondered if windscreen rubbers are availible,got to start somewhere!!!
From:
Hilary Butterick
(Wed 8th Jun 2011 at 01:15)
Hi Cresta Club - I live in New Zealand and own a 1965 PB Cresta. I am told it is the only genuine one in NZ.
The car has been completely restored, and is two tone blue.
I am serioulsy thinking of selling my PB, but I don't really know where to start.
Is there a market for PB Crestas overseas that I should try?
I would appreciate any comments.
Cheers
From:
Roger Burrows
(Mon 2nd May 2011 at 00:11)
Hi to everyone!
I have just become a member and I have at long last got my Viscount on the road.This car will be my daily driver and I look forward to my membership and contacting members. All the best!
From:
David Brown
(Thu 24th Mar 2011 at 01:11)
Don't tell my wife but I was looking into ownership of a cresta or viscount when I found this great site, now I want one even more.
Keep up the good work.
From:
Ric
(Sun 20th Mar 2011 at 03:36)
Bill, I had four PA's in Texas but sadly due to a tornado only three and a half now!
Just re-joined the club. I used to live in Orlando (Yes Al, you're a bit late but there WERE PA's in Florida!) but am back in Northern New Jersey.
Re-Restoring my Royal Blue 1960 Velox and also have a '62. Both are LHD cars and are quite rare, to my knowledge there's only 4 people in the US who are/were into PAs, myself, a Gentleman in Texas with 2, Mike Frankovich in California had a RHD 2.6 Cresta and a Friary(!!!) but he has since passed away. I also have heard of a White 2.6 in New York that I'd love to hear more about.
I'd love to hear of any other PAs in America, there's a few up in Canada where they were originally sold new but GM didn't see fit to sell the PA in America.
I know of no PBs or PCs in America, I did hear of an E Series in Illinois a few years back and I know that there's a few also up in Canada.
So to answer Al's question.. there's at least 5, and maybe as many as 8-10 PAs in America, probably less than 20 on the road in Canada and a few more in rough shape. There's also LHD PAs in Scandinavia, but, obviously, they're quite rare but a few do exist there. (Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway) and there's also a gorgeous 3-window Cresta in Switzerland that I have seen pics of online. There's probably more hiding out there but not many.
Bill
billwnj@gmail.com
vauxhallpa.com (Under construction)
From:
Don
(Sat 12th Feb 2011 at 16:37)
Nice to see a club for these particular cars, I recently aquires a diamond in the rough 1960 Velox Model P. I am the third owner of the car and want to restore it. for some strang reason every old car in this country seems to have broken or missing tail lights and assemblies.I plan to restore this car over the next few years( I`m currently doing my 1962 Victor Estate) and am looking to find and store the parts I need, any help will be greatly appreciated.
From:
luke canning
(Mon 7th Feb 2011 at 12:56)
my dad has a vauxhall cresta pc 3.3l and he need it badly if anyone can help call me(luke) after 6pm on 07930523009
From:
Chris Cox
(Sat 22nd Jan 2011 at 17:03)
I wonder if my late father's PB Cresta has survived.
1965 (C registration) in two tone blue (light blue roof, main body darker blue). Manual gearbox. The car was sold on early 1970's at which time it was still in good condition. Registered keeper location would have been north west London.
From:
Michael Tulley
(Thu 6th Jan 2011 at 15:00)
Hi. Until not so long ago I owned UKD 167 black Vauxhall Velox 1956. I recently saw it for sale near Sheffield but it has since been sold. I wonder if anyone on here was the purchaser?
Thanks
From:
Graeme Butler
(Sat 1st Jan 2011 at 09:46)
Hi yes PC Cresta 1970 3.3, now with a 4 speed victor gearbox, it's now painted white with the original red interior, Ive had the pleasure of owning this car since 1989. still a few of these cars driving around in NewZealand. May they last a while longer...
From:
pete foster
(Fri 17th Dec 2010 at 11:56)
Back in the summer I was at a show & was speaking to the owner of a lovely 1957 Green & White E series. I told him of the identical one that a neighbour had back in the 60's which had been one of the Vauxhall press cars, registered RTM 775. It was owned from about 1961 to 1964 by a Mr Bill Hines of 110 Beaumont Drive Northfleet Kent. The owner I was speaking to was most interested to hear of this as apparently there has been debate in the club as to whether the RTM cars ever existed. I've seen a picture of RTM 775 but its a Wyvern, so Vauxhall must have photographed the cars before actually registering it. Thought this may be of interest. Regards Pete Foster
From:
Laurence Brown
(Sun 12th Dec 2010 at 20:40)
Hello there - I'm hoping that someone may be able to help?
My Dad owned a green Vauxhall Velox reg no 8833F from new in 1956 until the mid 60s. By chance I did an internet search on the Reg number and it looks like it may still be around. It would be great to get some news of it.
Many Thanks
From:
Peter Thompson
(Mon 8th Nov 2010 at 22:37)
I have an Autobooks Workshop Manual covering all PA,PB & PC Velox & Cresta models 57-72 & Viscount PC 66-72 in good condition plus an original owners handbook for a PC Cresta & Cresta de luxe if anyone is interested in either or both
From:
Glenn Shimmin
(Fri 5th Nov 2010 at 11:49)
Had a browse of the site, quite good, lots of helpful info, i currently own a Fe victor, Want to own a Pc cresta when am older and i can afford the insurance.
From:
alwyn smith
(Wed 20th Oct 2010 at 22:19)
good evening all
does anyone know if any other leaf springs fit a 1970 vauxhall cresta pc deluxe on a 1970 plate as im finding it very hard to find some
From:
john
(Wed 29th Sep 2010 at 23:16)
I very much enjoyed your site.I used to own a 1965 Cresta pb power glide.It went like stink away from traffic lights but ran out of breath at about 90mph, reckless days but fun.The car was once owned by Frankie Howard.
From:
Keith McIntyre
(Wed 1st Sep 2010 at 21:31)
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
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.
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.
