Old Wyvern (E Series) photograph from the fifties.
In the same album as the pic of an earlier Vauxhall 10, were two identical photos of the E-Series Wyvern RVT 347 seen below, showing an immaculate example parked on a country lane.
Further original 1920s-1960s photographs featuring old cars can be found over here.
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| Sent in by Les, a photo showing similar 50s Vauxhalls being built at the factory. Note the protective covers applied to the chrome bumpers during assembly. |
The quality of the photograph above would do justice to a press photo of the day, but there are no signs that this is a press pic, so I assume its just a good amateur attempt.
The 1950s Wyvern was the smallest engined of three saloons that were available with this basic styling. The Wyvern had to make do with four cylinders and basic trim, whereas those with deeper pockets could opt for the plusher Velox which benefited from a six cylinder power unit. Motorists who really wanted to cut a dash in the office car park, could go for the glitzy E-Type Cresta, similar to the Velox but ladled with even more chromium and the option of duotone paint finishes. The F Type Victor would replace the E-Series range in the late 50s.
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