Historical information

This model was an early venture by General Motors in a more streamlined body shape than previous vehicles.

Significance

This 1959 Vauxhall was bodied by GMH at the Dandenong plant in 1959. This vehicle went on sale in competition to the new FB Holden and was originally considered a serious challenge to the Holden.

Physical description

White body, blue roof, Four door sedan with mirror on driver’s door.

Inscriptions & markings

Vauxhall badge middle of bonnet.. Cresta badge rear quarter panel. Chrome strip with Vauxhall on boot.