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Vauxhall Wyvern LIX

 1948–1951
Vauxhall Wyvern LIX (1948–1951)
Overview
Manufacturer Vauxhall
Production 1948–1951 55,409 made
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door saloon 2-door tourer (Australia)
Powertrain
Engine 1442 cc Straight-4 35 bhp (26 kW)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 97.75 in (2,483 mm)
Length 164.5 in (4,178 mm)
Width 62 in (1,575 mm)
Height 65 in (1,700 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor Vauxhall 12

 

The L series Vauxhall Wyvern along with the Velox were Vauxhall's first post-war new models; incorporating American influence, it started production in September 1948 and finished in July 1951. Many of these went for export to help the British economy.

The Wyvern was fitted with a 1442 cc four-cylinder engine with 35 bhp with a top speed of 62 mph. The optional extras available were a radio/heater/foglight.

These vehicles are forgotten classics with very few surviving.

A 1950 Vauxhall Wyvern LIX taxi in Heartbeat, TV series

1950 Vauxhall Wyvern LIX taxi in Heartbeat, TV 

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