1957 VAUXHALL VELOX UTILITY - MIDNIGHT BLACK PEARL - TOTAL NUT AND BOLT REBUILD - LAYCOCK OVERDRIVE - AMERICAN WHITEWALLS
1957 Vauxhall Velox Utility. Rear-wheel drive. 2.3-litre GM inline-6 petrol (fully reconditioned). 3-speed manual with Laycock overdrive conversion. Indicating 67,188 kilometres. 2 seats.
Description
Before the Holden ute, Australian farmers worked with these. The Vauxhall Velox utility is a genuine piece of Australian motoring heritage, and original examples are almost impossible to find. This one has been through a complete nut-and-bolt rebuild, properly documented with a full mechanical and body report available.
The Melbourne-manufactured Holden factory body was stripped to bare metal, professionally repaired, and finished in Midnight Black pearl. The genuine GM inline-6 has been balanced and fully reconditioned: 30-thou oversized pistons, crankshaft reground, block decked, head shaved 60-thou, mild cam grind, producing in excess of 40 RWKW. The gearbox was rebuilt with new bearings and fitted with a rare Laycock overdrive conversion, meaning this ute will cruise at 100kph all day. Brakes upgraded with CA Bedford twin leading shoes and a power booster. Running gear is all new: trunnions, upper joints, track rod ends, twin front sway bars, widened safety rims carrying American 195x15" whitewall tyres. Rebuilt radiator with electric fan. New laminated windscreen. Custom 58-litre fuel tank. Fully rewired with extra fuses. The ute tub has been renewed with a tool box fitted for practical use. Underbody spray for rust prevention. Two sets of keys, restoration photos, log books, and owner's manual all included.
A rare, properly rebuilt Australian working classic. The whitewalls, the black pearl, the Laycock overdrive. This is the one.
Features
* GM inline-6, fully reconditioned (30-thou over, reground crank, mild cam, 40+ RWKW)
* 3-speed manual with rare Laycock overdrive conversion
* Midnight Black pearl paint, stripped to bare metal and professionally refinished
* CA Bedford twin leading shoe front brakes with power booster
* American 195x15" whitewall tyres on widened safety rims
* Twin front sway bars
* All new running gear (trunnions, joints, track rod ends)
* Rebuilt radiator with electric fan
* New laminated windscreen
* Custom 58-litre fuel tank, fully rewired
* Renewed ute tub with tool box
* Heavy duty towbar
* Two sets of keys, full mechanical/body report, log books, restoration photos
Specifications
Year: 1957 | Make/Model: Vauxhall Velox Utility | Body: Single Cab Utility | Engine: 2.3-litre GM inline-6 petrol (reconditioned) | Transmission: 3-Speed Manual with Laycock overdrive | Drive: RWD | Odometer: 67,188 km | Colour: Midnight Black Pearl
This vehicle is registered under club plates and only transferable to WA club plate holders.
Chassis No: EP256293
ENG No: EP261908
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Nicola directly on 0492 821 208
(Key #C30)
Lloyds stock #233645+1
Location of item: 2 Fairford Street, Bassendean, WA, Australia
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