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Title: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 18 March 2009, 08:47:48

Anyone remember these...??
Seen any driving around or for sale..?

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/photos-cars5/110.jpg

 8-)

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: Sad on 18 March 2009, 08:49:40

That's a nice motor    :)

I'm far too young to remember them first time round though    ;D

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: nick v6 on 18 March 2009, 09:10:10

i'm dumb
what model is that
looks good i'm way to young to remember it

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 March 2009, 09:45:45

Yep..............the same 3.3litre straight six  lorry lump as in the Ventora.......about 125 BHP.............if memory serves. :y :y :y

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 18 March 2009, 10:11:37

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i'm dumb
what model is that
looks good i'm way to young to remember it

1970 Vauxhall Viscount 3.3litre straight six engine/autobox...
Made from 1966 to 1972 I think...
Viscount is the "executive" version (like Elite is to Omega)..
Other models badged as Vauxhall Cresta...

 :)

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: largecol on 18 March 2009, 10:46:13

Ha ha, i think the yellow peril has seen it! Is that a parking ticket under the wiper???? :D :D :D

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 18 March 2009, 12:03:46

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Yep..............the same 3.3litre straight six  lorry lump as in the Ventora.......about 125 BHP.............if memory serves. :y :y :y

I also heard that the Senator straight six was also from the Bedford Lomax...??...Dunno how true though...?/

 :)

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 18 March 2009, 12:04:42

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Ha ha, i think the yellow peril has seen it! Is that a parking ticket under the wiper???? :D :D :D

Cant magnify it large enough to be sure...

 :)

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: Vamps on 18 March 2009, 12:06:54

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Yep..............the same 3.3litre straight six  lorry lump as in the Ventora.......about 125 BHP.............if memory serves. :y :y :y

I also heard that the Senator straight six was also from the Bedford Lomax...??...Dunno how true though...?/

 :)

Also in Bedford 'J' series Ambulance...... :y

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: r1 on 18 March 2009, 13:58:30

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Ha ha, i think the yellow peril has seen it! Is that a parking ticket under the wiper???? :D :D :D

what at a show on private land?
more like a note saying can i buy

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: Andy B on 18 March 2009, 15:17:34

It'll be the pass issued by the club/Tatton Park/etc The SD1 has one in its window. :y

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: largecol on 18 March 2009, 15:23:13

It is nice looking motor mind!
First car i ever got a drive in was a beaten-up old Firenza - now THAT was a classic coupe - shame it had a floor pan similar to Fred Flintstones rounabout!!! ;D ;D

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: dieseldean on 18 March 2009, 18:26:07

a member of autobahn stormers turned up in a purple one at the abs midlands meet a few months ago when i last went to one

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: HolyCount on 18 March 2009, 20:12:19

I took my driving test in one very similar.  I had learnt in a driving school mini, but half an hour before my test the gearbox threw a wobbly and the instructor produced this monster for me to drive.  They did offer to teach me for free until I passed if I failed this time!!!

I was so terrified of the car I completely forgot I was on a test and more by luck than judgement I passed !!  Didn't even have my broken matchstick stuck in the rear window rubber to guide me reversing around corners !!!!

Title: Re: VISCOUNT 3.3L
Post by: amigov6 on 18 March 2009, 20:22:24

Total class. The Viscount was the posh Cresta (Ghia?)
   My first car @ sweet 17 (not that long ago!!) was a 1965 Victor 101 in 2 tone green. CRU ***C. Can't remember the numbers! 8-). Could cram in more mates than it had seats & it stunk of Blue Stratos!!!!