1958 Vauxhall Cresta PA

This Cresta was first registered in April 1959, and has been with the seller for the last two years. It has benefitted from prior restoration, including a bare-metal repaint with removal of any rust or corrosion, an engine rebuild, and replacement of many parts including the clutch, tyres, exhaust, suspension bushes, wiring loom, as well as a strip-down and retrim of the original interior. It is noted to have covered just 1,200 miles since.

This example boasts just two owners from new, and has been with its current owner for 9 years, the odometer indicates 80,300 miles, though this is not warranted. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Cresta PA is finished in a handsome shade of blue with a contrasting white roof, over an attractive blue leather-trimmed interior, with a grey steering wheel and a white dashboard. It rides on a set of 13-inch steel wheels, fitted with polished chrome hub cabs, and shod in BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewall tyres.

Interior features include heating and ventilation, a Smiths clock, and a cigarette lighter. The car has benefitted from a full rebuild, the scope of which is detailed below. It is accompanied by its original jack and wheel brace.

Restored specification: Shall sandblasted Corrosion removed and replaced with new old stock panels or new fabricated metal Bare shell repaint with zinc red oxide, two-pack primer and two-pack topcoat Suspension parts sandblasted and repainted Engine rebuilt, gearbox stripped, checked and seals replaced Rear axle stripped, checked and seals replaced Clutch replaced Interior fully retrimmed Brightwork replaced with new Tyres replaced Exhaust system replaced Suspension parts and bushes replaced Carburettor rebuilt Wiring loom replaced Original jack and wheel brace retained Master cylinder re-sleeved with stainless steel Brake cylinders realigned with stainless steel Hidden isolator switch fitted CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: the exterior is in excellent condition with only the bonnet showing a minor blemish. The interior is in excellent condition with no defects.

The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults. The car’s last MOT test took place on 12 April 2022 at an indicated 79,576 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with no noted advisories. This vehicle is now understood to be exempt from mandatory MOT testing as it is more than 40 years old.

SUMMARY This 1958 Vauxhall Cresta PA is a wonderfully restored example of the charming 1950s saloon, which mimicked the larger-than-life American saloon cars of the era. Having covered only a modest 1,200 miles since its impressive full restoration and repaint, this example is noted to present excellently, and will no doubt make an ideal classic cruiser and car show companion. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading.

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