LJD352. PAUL KING'S 1957 F SERIES 1 VAUXHALL VICTOR

This short video shows the restoration of LJD352 from July 1982.

[@jeffking4176]

Very sweet looking car. [ these cars were actually imported here to the U.S. in 1959, and sold through Pontiac Dealers. I don’t think they sold many, and I only remember seeing just one. For 1960, Chevrolet introduced the Corvair, and so, these imports were cancelled]. I always liked the design of these little cars. 🚗🙂

[@michaelboulton3871]

I had a Vauxhall Victor F type in the 1960s. It was Green and Black registration number 486ENM. Beautiful car to drive.

[@VauxhallVictorMan]

Yes Michael they were. I put all new suspension on XOT362 (springs and original shocks and all new steering parts) so I effectively drove like a new F model and could not agree more. They really were beautiful to drive.

[@seanoneill1756]

Hello Paul. Enjoyed the video. I now own Ron Ruggins1565VF.

[@VauxhallVictorMan]

Oh wow. Great to hear from you Sean. I have a great picture of 1565 at one of the Classic Car shows in the 1980's just after Ron restored the car. His was a great restoration. Have you some recent pics you can send me at [e-mail]

[@seanoneill1756]

@@VauxhallVictorMan I shall e-mail you Paul with some pictures. I also owned a 1961 Deluxe Havana Brown/Regency Cream model back in the 80s. My brother has a very original Series 1 and an extremely good Series 2.

[@fluntcapsmcgee9376]

Very nice

[@VauxhallVictorMan]

If you do a search for XOT362 you will find my other old F Series Victor that I fully restored.

[@Topper954]

TOP MAN PAUL.

[@VauxhallVictorMan]

Thanks vm Topper

[@robertoburdisso5137]

hello sir i saw two videos about the Vauxhall victor car you recovered. I have a Vauxhall Victor 1957, I need find one electric watch clock, what that car had, my car hadn't the watch, if possible you send the indication where I can find that. I forgotten, my name is Robert, I'm fron Argentina

[@VauxhallVictorMan]

Hi Robert, The electric clock was only an accessory. It did not come with the car. There are none that I know of that are for sale. They are very very rare. If you found one it would cost you around 500 US dollars to buy it. I wish you luck in finding one. Hope you liked the videos.

[@charlesbrain3872]

Hi. Great detailed vid! Can you get flat headlamps anywhere?

[@VauxhallVictorMan]

Thank you Charles. I have not seen any for sale for a long time. The peaked ones pop up all the time. Place an advert on the clubs facebook page and hope!!