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After discontinuing the astonishing 10-4 model in 1948, Vauxhall abandoned the small-car market for a decade and a half before returning with the Viva HA. The inspiration for this new compact two ...
Our choice for the 1970s is the Vauxhall Firenza Droopsnoot. The short-lived Vauxhall Viva HA described earlier in this series was replaced after three years by the Viva HB.
After the heritage-laden HA, HB, and HC, the Viva nameplate returned to the Vauxhall brand with this little city dweller. The British brother of the 2015 Opel Karl and 2016 Chevrolet Spark arrives ...
Viva HC The longest production run of any Viva model was enjoyed by the HC, which remained a stalwart of the Vauxhall range from its introduction in 1970 through till the end of 1979.
The Viva model was ended in 1979. I have my own particular fondness for the car, as I owned estate versions of both the HB and HC during their lifetimes.
Vauxhall built the Viva in three series – HA, HB and HC – from 1964 to 1979 and it was also assembled overseas, proving popular in markets like New Zealand.
Vauxhall has not yet said how much the new Viva will cost. Agila prices start at £8,695 and there have been reports that its replacement could start at around £7,500.
On 26 September 1963, The Engineer announced the launch of a compact one-litre car set to compete with Ford’s 100E, the Morris Minor and Austin’s A35 saloon: the Vauxhall Viva HA. The ’economical, ...
Vauxhall has not yet said how much the new Viva will cost. Agila prices start at £8,695 and there have been reports that its replacement could start at around £7,500.
When Wherever I Lay My Hat went to No 1 in 1983, Young was driving an old green Vauxhall Viva HC, given him by his father. Fans would spot him in it but assume he was a lookalike, unable to believe a ...