Highlights

Freshly re-upholstered interior
“Runs well and is a joy to drive”
Lovely car close to being in tip-top condition

The Appeal

One of the first new Vauxhall models post-war, the Wyvern is a unique model in the British marque’s history featuring styling with clear American influence. The accentuated haunches, large front grille and heavily sculpted bonnet and front arches all throwback to similar models from across the pond.

As a result of this departure from the British norm and the fact that many examples were exported in a bid to save the British economy, very few Wyverns still roam UK roads today. In great mechanical health and with a freshly re-upholstered interior, this example is sure to turn heads anywhere it goes.

An imperfect paint job is all that stands between this car and it being in tip top condition. Whilst the exterior could do with some TLC to look presentable, the cracking paint will not prevent it from running as the car is ready to hit the roads right away.

History and Paperwork

Manufactured in 1949
4 reported owners from new
Current owner inherited the car in 2020
The current owner got the car in a stripped down shape
Much of the work done since completed by the owner themselves
Thorough interior renovation
Vauxhall Wyvern Shap Manual with the car
V5c included
The Interior
Recently re-upholstered interior
Some beautiful patina to be found in places inside
New brown door cards to match the rest of the interior
Brown seats feature new upholstery
Re-upholstered carpets
New headlining fitted during recent interior renovation
Original radio has been reconditioned
Steering column covered in nice amount of patina
Minimalist controls throughout the dashboard feature appropriate patina and signs of age
Several spare parts found in a full boot space

The Exterior

Handsome shape recognisable to the early age of consumer motoring
Finished in lovely shade of red
Wonderfully sculpted front end
Large grille looks good with some patina
Chrome wheel hubcaps all looks to be in good condition
New tyres
Red paint features many imperfections, could do with some TLC
Paint cracking to the right rear wheel arch
Paint fading on the nearside doors
Chrome fixtures and details all showing patina
Underside looks very clean for the car’s age
Some small spots of surface corrosion but certainly nothing to worry about

The Mechanics

1.4-litre straight-four engine, 35hp
Engine bay showing some patina but it is clearly in healthy condition overall
The car reportedly runs well
It is a joy to drive according to the current owner
Recently underwent a full service
New brake pipes
Wiring loom completely replaced

Summary

The Vauxhall Wyvern is a rare car on British roads as it is. But examples with an interior condition as good as this one come round even less often. Whilst the exterior paintwork could do with some TLC, it in no way impacts the car’s mechanical health. It is said to drive well and is a joy to drive. With a respray, this car is sure to turn heads anywhere it goes.

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