Description
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 17th March 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Weds 18th March 2026
Location: Kelham Hall Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
1954 Vauxhall Velox
Subject to a comprehensive restoration, completed in late-2025
Estimate
£16, 000 - £20, 000
Registration No: MSL 386
Chassis No: E1P61930
MOT: Exempt
Subject to a comprehensive, bare metal restoration, which was completed in late-2025
Understood c.£17, 000 worth of expenditure on paintwork and chrome alone
Complete mechanical refresh, including full engine overhaul
Minimal mileage covered since the completion of the restoration
In 1951 a longer, wider Vauxhall Velox was launched, designated as the EIP series, and featuring a modern 'three box' shape and integral construction. The body was again shared with the four-cylinder-engined Vauxhall Wyvern. The car was launched with the previous model's engine but with power output increased to 58bhp. A car with the original 2275cc engine tested by The Motor magazine in 1951 had a top speed of 77. 4 mph and could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 23. 7 seconds. In April 1952 the Velox was re-designated as the EIPV series and received a new 2262cc engine which had been in development for several years. This provided either 64bhp or, with a compression ratio improved to 7. 6:1, 68bhp of power. A further test in 1952 by The Motor magazine of the EIPV with the short stroke 2262cc engine, found the top speed had increased to 80. 4 mph and acceleration from 0-60 mph to 21. 4 seconds. The coupé utility continued on until officially withdrawn at the end of the 1957 model year. 1955 saw a significant facelift. Most obvious of the many cosmetic changes was a new front grille. More importantly was the introduction at this time of a sister model, branded as the Vauxhall Cresta.
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