Vauxhall Velox

Vauxhall Velox 1951 SXS819 owned by me since June 2024. This car was built in the UK and exported to Holland in 1955 and had the same owner for 33 years. This car was imported and registered in the UK (for the first time) in 2022.
The L-Series Vauxhalls were introduced in 1948, either in Wyvern (1442cc) or Velox (2275cc) variants, replacing the pre-war designed 10, 12 and 14 models that had been put back into production after the war.
They were a major step forward for the Luton (UK)-based manufacturer, its first all-new post-war car and the key to its export success.
The L-Series was also a leap forward in terms of styling, featuring headlamps incorporated into the front wings to give a much more modern, American-inspired appearance. Front suspension was independent, and the three-speed gearbox was operated via a column mounted lever.
The Velox had a newly developed straight six-cylinder engine with overhead valves.
Optional extras included a heater from which warm air was evenly distributed between the front and back areas of the passenger cabin and which could be set to de-ice the windscreen in winter or to provide cool air ventilation in summer.
While the Velox exterior differed only in badging, additional brightwork, bumper over riders and different coloured wheels, the interior boasted superior seating materials over the Wyvern including a central arm rest in the rear.