Vauxhall Cresta 1961 - PA 4-Door

This lot will be auctioned via Historics Classic and Sportscar Auctioneers at The Brooklands Velocity; Mercedes-Benz World sale on Saturday 29th November. Totally unrestored,very original and in superb condition. Award winning condition. With demand for American styled cars in the UK soaring, Vauxhall announced the PA series Cresta in 1957, with styling cues from its older General Motors siblings such as tail fins, wrap around windscreen, whitewall tyres and lashings of chrome. Power came from the tried and tested 2,262cc straight six-engine from the previous Cresta E, and a larger 2,651cc engine became available from 1960. The PA Cresta sold well, with a total of 81,841 produced, of which it is understood according to HowManyLeft, that only 32 cars are currently registered in the UK with a further 13 cars registered as SORN.Originally registered on 1st October 1961, this Vauxhall Cresta is likely to be the most original unrestored and lowest mileage example in the country. The mileage of 25,856 is original and confirmed by a good history file. This Cresta PA has never been restored and presents in excellent condition throughout. The two-tone green coachwork is in fabulous condition and the matching interior is comparable to the exterior. The chromework, of which there is plenty, is in superb order. The under-bonnet area is spotless; this really is a Vauxhall to be proud of. The vendor has owned the car for seven years and has covered circa 8,000 miles during his stewardship. He has completed many long journeys in that time, with the car never missing a beat. Having enjoyed the car immensely, he feels it is time to sell this Vauxhall and let someone else enjoy this delightful car. Supplied with a V5 registration document, together with an MoT test certificate valid until 14th May 2026 and it comes with a good history file. This is sure to be one of the finest Cresta PAs in existence and would be very hard to replicate. Consigned by Stewart Banks.