Factfile - Edition Number 5, Summer 2001

Vauxhall Enthusiasts A publication from Vauxhall’s Education Service The Vauxhall Education Service Contents Vauxhall Enthusiasts 1 - 2 The Vauxhall Enthusiasts factfile is just one of the The Vauxhall Heritage Centre 3 - 4 topics available in Vauxhall’s extensive range of edu- cational material. The Vauxhall Bedford Association 5 - 6 Our educational factfiles and other corporate Vauxhall 4x4 Club 7 - 8 material are also available to those who have access Vauxhall Performance Car Club 9 to the internet. Simply go to www.vauxhall.co.uk and navigate to the ‘about us’ area of the site. Here Vauxhall Owners Club (1903-1957) 10 documents can be downloaded and viewed later Owners Club 11 using Adobe Acrobat reader. Droop Snoot Group 12 The Vauxhall Education Service also operates a dedicated helpline for those who prefer to discuss The Club 13 their requirements or receive guidance on industry The 30-98 Register 14 related matters. The Victor Owners Club 15 Available during normal office hours with an answer service at other times, the helpline is staffed The Bedford Owners Club 16 by specialists who have a wealth of experience in the The Vauxhall-Opel Drivers Club 17 motor industry and educational matters. Calls to the The Autobahnstormers 18 helpline can be made at any time for the cost of a Performance Car Clubs Ltd 19 - 20 local call. Increasingly, educators are finding this aspect of the service of great assistance particularly The Vauxhall VX4/90 Drivers Club 21 for student projects. Helpline - 08457 125879 The Owners Club 22 Requests can also be made in writing and should The Calibre Register 23 be addressed to: The Education Service The Vauxhall Convertible Club 24 The Public Affairs Department The Vauxhall Cavette Club 25 Limited The Opel Group 26 Osborne Road Luton Royale Monza Owners Club International 27 Bedfordshire The Register 28 LU1 3YT MIG Performance Vauxhalls 29

Importantly, the service is offered free of charge Club Calibra 30 as part of the company’s continued commitment to The Opel GT UK Owners Club 31 education and the community. The Bitter Owners Club 32 The Vauxhall Owners Club of New Zealand 33 The Vauxhall Owners Club of Australia 34 Vauxhall enthusiasts

During nearly 100 years of motor manufactur- In 1996, the independent clubs formed The ing in the United Kingdom, Vauxhall has pro- Vauxhall Bedford Owners Association (VBOA) duced many classic vehicles. Many of these to coordinate special events and provide liai- models have become the focus for enthusiasts son with Vauxhall Motors. who have formed themselves into clubs and This booklet contains all the clubs and asso- associations. ciations known to Vauxhall and the VBOA. If Whilst these groups are mostly run by vol- you wish to join one of the clubs simply fol- unteers, they are highly organised and profes- low the contact instructions; however please be sional. As well as rewarding social activities, considerate as many of the organisations are many of the clubs offer specialised services to run by volunteers in their own time. help keep fellow enthusiasts informed and on the road. The availability of technical advice, rare parts services, as well as club magazines, are just some of the many good reasons to join one or more of these organisations if you own or are considering buying a classic Vauxhall.

The first true , The Prince Henry and Vauxhall’s latest the VX220 seen here with some of the company’s historic marque badges.

1 2 The Vauxhall Bedford Opel Association

The Vauxhall Bedford Opel Association (V.B.O.A) was formed in 1996 by the independent clubs to co-ordinate events and provide a focus for contact with Vauxhall Motors. The Association, which currently has 27 clubs and more than 12,000 members represented on its committee, is recognised by Vauxhall. Vauxhalls, Bedfords and as far as the eye Vehicle types: All Vauxhalls and Bedfords and Opels. can see, at the V.B.O.A annual rally.

Membership: More than 27 clubs with a combined Billing Aquadrome membership of 12,000. The VBOA stages an annual rally at Billing Aquadrome Activities: Annual Billing Aquadrome Rally. in Northampton. The Rally regularly attracts over 2,000 vehicles covering 80 or more years of manufacturing his- Contact: Mr J Ankerman. tory. Now in its nineteenth year, the rally has become a Association Chairman. key event in the Vauxhall enthusiast’s calender and is the largest Vauxhall/Opel rally in Europe. Billing also hosts a Address: 19 Brewers Hill Road very popular Autojumble where enthusiasts can search for Dunstable rare or unusual parts for their vehicles. Bedfordshire Importantly, this rally and those staged by the indi- LU6 1AQ vidual clubs, clearly demonstrate the level of interest in Vauxhall vehicles both past and present, as well as the Telephone: 01582 477156 commitment of the enthusiasts and their clubs. 07947 536221 The V.B.O.A won the “Most Improved Club Award” calls between 7.30pm and 9.30pm presented by Classic Car Magazine in 1997. The trophy is now proudly displayed in Vauxhall’s Heritage Centre in E-mail: [email protected] Luton.

The Droop Snoot Group won the Best Club trophy at Billing 2000: some of the members can seen celebrating after receiving their trophy.

5 6 Vauxhall 4x4 Club

The Vauxhall 4x4 Club was formed to help drivers gain Vauxhall 4x4 Driver Training: further knowledge and experience of driving 4x4’s in a Driver Training is free to the first registered owner or driver safe environment and to get the most from their offroad of Frontera and Brava 4x4 models. Training may also be vehicle. Expert advice and practical encouragement is purchased for £90 per person (inc: VAT). If a second and aimed at significantly improving the drivers’ competence third place is reserved for the same day, these cost £80 and and help them to master treacherous driving conditions. £60 respectively. Importantly, fees are refunded if the can- Guidance is also provided for routine 4x4 driving situa- didate buys a Frontera or Brava 4x4 within 12 months. The tions such as towing a trailer or launching a boat from a Club has its own fleet of 4x4 Fronteras based at conven- slipway, confidently and safely. ient locations around the UK, so it is not necessary to own a 4x4 to take part in the Training day. Vehicle Types: Membership is free to all owners of the Vauxhall Membership: 20,000 Frontera, Monterey, Brava 4x4 Pick-up and the Blazer. Drivers of other makes of 4x4 are catered for, but Contact: Simon Twaits or Kyra Wheeler are subject to a fee of £20 per year. Vauxhall 4x4 Club

Activities: Telephone: 0870 444 6404 Members have the opportunity to experience a range of Fax: 0870 444 6405 4x4 activities and visit some of the most beautiful loca- tions in Britain and further afield. Members receive six E-mail: [email protected] issues of the club magazine which features competitions and exclusive offers. Members are entitled to a range of Website: www.vauxhall4x4club.co.uk exclusive discounts at selected Vauxhall dealers, manufac- turers, holiday companies and event organisers. Frontera V6 fording a river and difficult terrain in South Wales.

7 8 Vauxhall Performance Car CluVbauxhall Owner(1s9 0C3 l- u19b57)

Vauxhall’s exceptional commitment to and involvement in The Vauxhall Owners Club was formed in 1976. The Club motorsport inspired the company to form the Vauxhall caters for a wide range of Vauxhall vehicles, from the very Performance Car Club. The club is distinguished by being earliest through to the 1957 E Series. the only officially sponsored Vauxhall owners club. Vehicle types: Vehicle types: All Vauxhall vehicles produced between Open to anyone interested in Vauxhalls, whether an owner 1903-1957 (E series). driver, or just interested in the marque. Activities: Activities: Annual Rally, attendance at national classic car shows. The Club has over 17 regions in the UK who hold monthly A regular monthly newsletter. A limited spares scheme and meetings for events such as karting, track days and social technical advice service is also available to members. gatherings. The club offers a wide-range of supplier discounts and special offers through its unique access to Membership: 380 plus. over 300 Vauxhall retailers. There are over 30 discount schemes for anything from car insurance to holidays. Contact: Mr Barry Harvey. The award winning bi-monthly Club magazine is filled with General Secretary. product and motorsport information as well as round-ups from the regions. Address: 89 Fallowfield Ampthill Membership: As many as 3000. Bedford Bedfordshire Contact: VPCC HQ. MK45 2TT

Address: VPCC Freepost Telephone: 01525 403997 Banbury any day no calls after 9pm Oxon OX16 9YU E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 01295 277600 (and fax)

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: vpcc.co.uk The . The 1937 25hp G Type limousine.

9 10 Vauxhall Viva Owners Club Droop Snoot Group

Such was the success of the the Viva that over 100,000 The Firenza, which first appeared in 1974 was derived were sold in Britain in the first ten months after its 1961 from the (DTV) racer. launch. The Viva’s popularity continues today with the The famous DTV Chevette also inspired a road-going Vauxhall Viva Owners Club. The club was formed in 1982 variant - the Chevette 2300 HS - also with droop-snoot and boasts an ever increasing and active membership. styling. The Droop Snoot Group was formed in 1980 for owners and enthusiasts of these distinctively-styled cars. Vehicle types: Viva HA, HB, HC Including Van derivatives. Magnum, Vehicle types: Firenza, Viva GT and Brabham. Viva HC, Firenza, Magnum, Magnum Sportshatch, HP Firenza, Chevette and Chevette HSR. Activities: Club meetings, shows regalia, exclusive spare parts service, Activities: regular newsletter, insurance scheme, technical help. Club magazine, exclusive spares scheme, technical advice, classic car shows, Motorsport events, social events.

Membership: 1200 plus. Membership: 300 plus.

Contact: Mr Adrian Miller. Contact: Mr J Smerdon. Club Secretary. Membership Secretary.

Address: The Thatches Address: 17 Priors Road Snetterton North End Tadley Norfolk Hampshire NR16 2LD RG26 4QJ

Telephone: 01953-498818 Telephone: 0118 981 5238 9.00am to 5.00pm - weekdays only evenings only

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rise12.freeserve.co.uk/dsg/

Website: www.vivaclub.freeserve.com

The 1973 Vauxhall Viva. The 1974 .

11 12 The Vauxhall Cresta Club The 30-98 Register

The Club was formed in 1978 and was recently renamed The long-established 30-98 Register was formed in 1946. the Vauxhall Cresta Club. The Club caters for Vauxhall The Register caters for the owners of these most highly- vehicles from 1951 to 1972 and includes such famous regarded and world-famous vintage cars. The popularity of models as the 1958 Cresta. the 30-98 has endured to this day. More than 180 fine examples survive of the 550 made between the years 1913 Vehicle types: to 1927. Wyvern, Velox, Cresta, Viscount. Models E, PA, PB, PC. Vehicle types: Activities: Exclusively 30-98 and Prince There are regular meetings, rallies and live music events. Henry models. The club produces the Griffin Gazette newsletter every quarter and offers a specialist spares service. Activities: Rallies, races, hill climbs, keeping a comprehensive history of all 30/98s. Membership: 500. Membership: Contact: Mrs Queenie Ridgway. 185 cars on the Register and more than 120 members. Membership Secretary. Contact: Mr D Marsh. Address: 70 Elmleaze Registrar. Elmbridge Gloucester Address: The Garden House GL2 OJX Middleton by Youlgrave Bakewell Telephone: 01452-531660 Derbyshire Weekdays only - no calls after 9.30pm DE45 1LS

Telephone: 01629-636532 office hours 01629-636003 fax

E-mail: [email protected]

The 1966 Vauxhall PB Cresta. The Vauxhall Heritage Centre’s 30-98.

13 14 The Victor Owners Club The Bedford Owners Club

The Victor name first appeared on a Vauxhall car in 1957 By 1931 the Vauxhall name was well established in the and was retained through five model changes until it was motor industry. That same year the company launched the discontinued in 1978. Bedford range of commercial vehicles that became an The Victor Owners Club, which was formed in 1981, immediate success. has a full-time secretary to serve the members. In recent Popularity for this world-famous vehicle continues years the club has been distinguished by major awards such today with The Bedford Owners Club which was formed as ‘Editor of the Year’. in 1994.

Vehicle types: Vehicle types: F, FB, FC101, VX4/90. All Bedford vehicles.

Activities: Activities: Club shop, spares service, technical advice, annual rally, Award winning colour Club Magazine, spares parts service, professionally-written Club magazine. Rallies. Library of Bedford literature.

Membership: 350. Membership: 300 plus.

Contact: Mr Richard Millbank. Contact: Mr Richard Millbank.

Address: 11 Meadway Address: 11 Meadway Freezywater Freezywater Enfield Enfield Middlesex Middlesex EN3 6NT EN3 6NT

Telephone: 01992 762487 Telephone: 01992 762487 (call any day between 5pm 8pm) (call any day between 5pm and 8pm)

Website: http://www.uk-classic-cars.com/ vauxhallvictor.htm

A Bedford Fire from 1966. The 1959 Vauxhall F-type Victor.

15 16 The Vauxhall - Opel Drivers ClubThe Autobahnstormers

The Vauxhall Opel Drivers Club, formed in 1979, offers an Vauxhall and its sister company Opel have produced many exceptionally wide range of services to its substantial mem- well-known large cars such as the Senator and Royale. bership. Opel is Vauxhall’s sister GM company in Europe. The Autobahnstormers was formed in 1991 to preserve and Many of its vehicles are similar in appearance and specifica- promote these attractive cars. The Club attends as many as tion to those of Vauxhall. 30 shows every year in addition to regular club events.

Vehicle types: Vehicle types: All post-war Vauxhall and Opel vehicles. Vauxhall Senator, Royale, Carlton 3000 GSi (including the 24-valve model) as well as the Lotus Carlton. Opel models Activities: include: Monza, Commodore, Rekord and Diplomat. Free technical service by letter or e-mail, books and regalia, all 6-cylinder Omega. a specialist directory, meetings and gatherings, free quarter- ly magazine, free bulletins and updates, free classified Activities: advertisements in the club magazine, Vauxhall Trade Club Service guide, workshop manuals, spares service, members. Club magazine, technical help.

Membership: 550. Membership: 750 plus.

Contact: Pete and Sue Hicks. Contact: Mr B Crombie.

Address: PO Box 65 Address: 2 Someries Road Dereham Harpenden Norfolk Hertfordshire NR19 1UD AL5 5HN

Telephone: 01362 692020 (and fax) Telephone: 01582 763921

E-mail: [email protected]

The 1986 Astra GTE. The 1992 Vauxhall Senator.

17 18 Performance Car Clubs Ltd

Established by enthusiasts as a non-profit making club in 1993, the Performance Nova Group has become highly suc- cessful. In 1998, Performance Car Clubs Limited was formed to attract enthusiasts of other well known classic Vauxhall brands under one umbrella name. Whilst each group has its own identity they are served by one profes- sional management team, an idea that has proved popular with members. The groups that make up Performance Car Clubs Limited are:

Performance Nova Group, with over 1500 members The Vauxhall Corsa GSi. is the premier club for owners of performance Vauxhall Novas. The Group stages regular national events. There Activities: Supplier discounts, recommended insurance, are 13 regional centres so most members have to travel colour club magazine (8 per year), technical help and Fact less than 50 miles to meet. Sheets as well as a membership pack and credit card style membership card. The club organises national events as Performance Corsa Group, launched in 1999, has more well as providing a social environment for members. than 240 members and is expanding rapidly. The GSi. The Performance Astra Group, formed in 2001, already has 500 members and is a major development for PCC.

Sports Corsa Club Belgium is an affiliated club to Performance Car Clubs Limited. This step into Europe will promote an exchange of ideas and give members in all clubs the opportunity for foreign events and European Vehicle types: All Vauxhalls, 1980 or later. integration. Contact: Performance Car Clubs Ltd. The Performance VX Group. 2001 will see the launch of this new group for enthusiasts of Cavalier, Vectra, Carlton Address: P.O.Box 19 and Omega models. The group will soon begin the VX220 Woodford Halse, Daventry Register, a specialist group for this exciting new car. Northamptonshire, NN11 3EG

Telephone: 01327 264722 The Vauxhall Nova GTE. E-mail: Performance Car Clubs [email protected]

Performance Nova Group [email protected]

Performance Corsa Group [email protected]

Performance Astra Group [email protected]

Website: www.performancecarclubs.co.uk

19 20 The Vauxhall VX4/90 Drivers ClubThe Opel Manta Owners Club

The VX4/90 Drivers Club was formed in 1986 to cater for The Opel Manta Owners Club was formed in 1983 and is the interests of owners and enthusiasts of all FD and FE the only sole model club for Opel Manta owners. With an models. Variants included the VX4/90 and all Victor, extensive membership, both at home and abroad, the club Ventora and VX series vehicles from 1968 to 1978. offers a wide range of services and activities.

Vehicle types: Vehicle types: FD Victor, FE Ventora, and VX 4/90 from 1968 to 1978. Opel Manta A, B, C, 400, Ascona B and Centaur.

Activities: Activities: Club National Rally and local events. Bi-monthly National summer concours meeting, local meetings, spares magazine and specialist extensive spares service. service, quarterly magazine, continental convoys, national shows. Membership: 250. Membership: 1,400 UK & overseas Contact: Mr Richard Bragg. Membership Secretary. Contact: Karen Morris. Membership Secretary. Address: 25 Chichester Close Beckton Address: 12 Templeton Way London The Berries E6 5QJ Pen Plas Swansea Telephone: 02074 730722 SA5 7JX 7pm to 9pm weekdays only E-mail: [email protected]

The 1972 Vauxhall Ventora. The 1973 Opel Manta.

21 22 The Calibre Register The Vauxhall Convertible Car Club

The Calibre, a limited edition of 500 cars based on the Vauxhall re-entered the convertible car market in 1987 with Cavalier SRi 130, are distinguished by suspension by variants of the Cavalier and Astra ranges. The Vauxhall , a body kit fitted by Tickford and Carmine Red Convertible Club was formed in 1990 for all of the late paintwork. The Calibre Register, formed in 1995 to discov- models of these popular convertible Vauxhalls. er how many cars remained, now has over 50 members. Vehicle types: Vehicle types: All late convertibles including Astra, Nova and Cavalier. Specialist-built vehicles based on the Cavalier SRi130 Saloon. Activities: Indoor and outdoor shows, road runs and social events. Activities: National summer concours meeting, local meetings, spares Membership: 250 plus. service, quarterly magazine, national shows. Contact: Mr R Goddard. Membership: 50 plus. Membership Secretary.

Contact: Mr T Prince. Address: 47 Brooklands Close Club Secretary. Luton Bedfordshire Address: 4 Redwood Court LU4 9EH 74 Aspen Lane Northolt Middlesex Telephone: 01582 534963 No calls after 9pm UB5 6ZQ

Telephone: 0208 820701 0779 887 6214

The 1988 Limited Edition Vauxhall Calibre. The 1987 Convertible.

23 24 The Vauxhall Cavette Club The Opel Group

In 1975 Vauxhall introduced two new car ranges, the The Opel Group was formed in 1993, to cater for the needs Chevette, the company’s first and the Cavalier of drivers of such cars as the Opel Kadett and Commodore. Mk1. The Vauxhall Cavette Club was formed in 1994 The Group has progressively expanded its activities and is a specifically to cater for the owners of these cars and the member of the Vauxhall Bedford Opel Association. Chevette van derivative, the Chevanne. Vehicle types: Vehicle types: All Opel vehicles produced between 1946 and 1988. Cavalier Mk1, the Chevette and the car derived van the Chevanne, as well as Kadett and Ascona derivatives. Activities: Club meetings, social events, spares service, technical Activities: advice, quarterly colour newsletter. Quarterly Club magazine, annual social events club meetings, road-runs, technical advice and spares service. Membership: 150.

Membership: 260. Contact: Mr A Lee. Club Secretary. Contact: Peter Norrish. for membership 67 Riley Lane Address: 93 Bradgate Road Bradshaw Barwell Halifax Leicester W Yorkshire HX2 9QE LE9 8FB

Telephone: 01422 245124 Telephone: 01455 848819 for membership weekdays evenings only 6.00pm to 9.30pm only

Telephone: John Law. general and technical 01952 274608 also fax calls only between 10am to 8pm

Website: www.cavetteclub.org.uk

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

The 1975 . The 1978 Opel Kadett C GT/E.

25 26 Royale Monza Owners Club The Holden UK Register International The Holden UK Register, established in 1988, offers an invaluable service to owners of these rare-in-the-UK Australian vehicles. The Royale Monza Owners Club International was formed The company, established in the 1850s, began building in 1990 and is the only club catering solely for Opel motor bodies in 1914 as Holden and Frost which by 1931 Monza and Vauxhall Royale Coupe enthusiasts. had merged with GM. The first Holden-badged car was the 48/215 of 1948. Vehicle types: and Vauxhall Royale Coupe. Vehicle types: All models and years of Holden vehicles. Activities: National and regional meetings, social events, Activities: spares contacts, technical advice, quarterly magazine, Holden Day annual rally, spares and service locater, techni- discount insurance scheme and vehicle valuations. cal advice and library, club meetings. ‘Holden Business’ is the Register’s bi-monthly newsletter. Membership: as many as 400. Membership: 30 plus. Contact: Mr Martin Yardley. Membership Secretary. Contact: Mr Guy Hardy. Club Secretary. Address: 71 Polmear Parc Par Address: Cawdron House Cornwall 111 Charles Street PL24 2AU Milford Haven Pembrokeshire Telephone: 01726 815749 SA73 2HW

E-Mail: [email protected] Telephone: 01646 692254

Website: http://members.aol.com/ E-Mail: [email protected] RoyaleMonza/OCI.html

Club Members’ Opel Monzas on display. The 1960 FB Holden.

27 28 MIG Performance Vauxhalls Club Calibra

Mig Performance Vauxhalls specialise in all models pro- Club Calibra was formed in 1999, as a direct result of the duced after 1980. These include the Nova, Astra and interest shown by visitors to the Calibra website. Initially, Cavalier as well as rarer types such as the Lotus Carlton. 25 Calibra owners formed the club which specialises in all models of this exciting and popular sports coupe. Vehicle types: All Vauxhall models from 1980. Vehicle types: All Calibra models. Activities: Regional meetings, quarterly magazine, discount insurance Activities: scheme. Specialist discounts available to club members. Club members enjoy regular meetings arranged to coincide The club’s extensive website has a bulletin board open to all with major car events staged throughout the show season. visitors and has features on members’ own cars. Also on the Meetings, which are often whole weekend events, provide a website there are technical articles and a range of links to friendly and social setting for club members. Regular related sites. newsletters keep club members informed about events and the latest club news. The club offers specialist discounts Membership: more than 200. and the opportunity for members to exhibit their car on the club website. Contact: Tom Williams. Events and Regional Coordinator. Membership: more than 100.

Address: Mig Performance Vauxhalls. Contact: Stephen McCann. 54 Magennis Close Club Secretary. Rowner Gosport Address: PO Box 16490 Hants Glasgow PO13 9PR G21 3WD

Telephone: 017977 449599 Telephone: 07802 811120 any day 6pm to 9pm E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.clubcalibra.com Website: www.migweb.co.uk

The Cavalier 4x4 The Calibra turbo.

29 30 The Opel GT UK Owners ClubThe Bitter Owners Club

The Club was formed in the early eighties, and has main- The club was formed in 1988 to represent the interests of tained a membership of around 50. Interestingly, only 53 the owners of the 33 cars in the UK. There are two models Opel GTs are registered at DVLA. There are probably more of these stunning cars the CD and the later SC, Both use of these classic GTs in the UK, but their condition and the floorpan. Styling was by Bitter with whearabouts are uncertain. Only left hand drive models were assistance from the Opel Design Team. produced, but conversion to right hand drive is possible. Vehicle types: Vehicle types: Exclusively Bitter Exclusively Opel GT. Activities: Activities: Membership is open to Bitter owners and anyone intersted The club regularly takes part in regional, national and in the marque. ‘Best Bitter’ is the club’s bi-monthly maga- international events. In 2000, club members took part zine. Members take part in regular social meetings and have in a number of town carnivals in East Anglia as well as an annual rally. The club also takes part in the German vehicle events like Billing 2000. The Club also had a Bitter Club Rally as well as the National Classic Car Show stand at the International Classic Motor Show and at in the UK. The club offers members valuation, spares and Santa Pod Raceway. insurance services as well as technical advice.

Membership: 50. Membership: 30

Contact: Alick Barnett. Contact: Paul Griffith Membership Secretary. Club Secretary

Address: 86 Western Avenue Address: Medina Garden Centre FELIXSTOWE Staplers Road IP11 9NG Wootton Isle of Wight Telephone: 01394 278177 PO33 4RW any day 6pm to 9pm Telephone: 01983 883430 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.opelgt.org.uk Website: www.bittercars.com

A Club members Opel GT. The Bitter SC 3.9.

31 32 The Vauxhall Owners Club The Vauxhall Owners Club of New Zealand of Australia

The Vauxhall Owners Club of New Zealand was formed in The Vauxhall Owners Club of Australia caters for every 1981. Originally catering for pre-1957 Vauxhall and model of Vauxhall and Bedford that has found its way to Bedford vehicles, the club now include all models to the the other side of the world. The Club has regional officers present day. The club is also affiliated to other smaller New and all have highly active social calendars. The Club maga- Zealand Vauxhall owners clubs. zine runs regular UK articles showing that interest in the marque continues in Australia. Vehicle types: All Vauxhalls and Bedfords. Vehicle types: All Vauxhalls and Bedfords. Activities: Monthly outings and social meetings. A bi-monthly maga- Activities: zine and a limited spare part service is offered by the club. Monthly magazine and a wide range of driver services.

Membership: 90. Membership: 750.

Contact: Mr Alan Parsons. Contact: Mr G Seymour. Club Secretary. Magazine Editor.

Address: PO Box 769 Address: Griffins Den Manurewa 95 Calf Farm Road Aukland Mount Hunter New Zealand New South Wales N2 2570 Australia Telephone: 0064-9-266-5155 Telephone: 0061-46-545589

The club emblem. The club emblem.

33 34 Every effort was made to ensure that the contents of this publication were accurate and up-to-date at the time of publication.

As part of Vauxhall’s policy of environmental care, this publication was printed on paper manufactured using Totally Chlorine Free Pulp from specially farmed, sustain- able timber resources.

Published Summer 2001

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