Vauxhall Cresta
Overview
| Produced: |
1964-1965 |
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| Types: |
The Cresta was a more expensive version of the Velox. From 1960, it had a 2,651 cc engine of 115 bhp. The Cresta and Velox had front disc brakes. They were also available with overdrive as an optional extra. The three-speed gearbox was operated by a column-mounted gear-lever. The 1964 Cresta had a 6-cylinder of either 2,651 or 3,299 cc. Because these engines produced 115 and 130 bhp the top speed was about 100 mph (160 kph).
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2651cc | 6 | |||
| 3299cc | 6 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mph | 115 bhp | ||||
| 100 mph | 130 bhp |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 349 | 1962 Vauxhall Cresta PA | Coys | 3 Mar 2008 | £3000.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Ghosts of the past - 1962-65 Vauxhall Cresta PB |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2009 | |||
| Ghosts of the past - 1962-65 Vauxhall Cresta PB- The few surviving examples of the PB Cresta and Velox are in vogue for their sharp-suited Sixties appeal. | ||||
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