Classic status?

[BazaJT]

In the classic car section of E-bay there's a 2.5 Omega[mfl?] it's a low mileage,low owners car looks good in the pictures [possibly someone cleverer than me can provide a link?]on sale at £6,895. Is the Omega reaching a degree of classic recognition?

[Andy B]

this one? 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l2632&_nkw=vauxhall+omega&_sacat=29751

[BazaJT]

Yes that's the one.

[Andy B]

It's a lot of money for any Omega, especially for a poverty spec Omega

At least it's the nicer looking preface lift car 

[Nick W]

no, that won't happen for many years yet. If ever - consider just what a Victor is worth and how few there are.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

no, that won't happen for many years yet. If ever - consider just what a Victor is worth and how few there are.

I would hanker after  the first model Ventora with a 3.3 litre straight 6 lorry engine.

[Andy B]

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I would hanker after  the first model Ventora with a 3.3 litre straight 6 lorry engine.

I had a drive of one of those many many moons ago ..... it was HUGE! (or at least it was in its day)

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

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I would hanker after  the first model Ventora with a 3.3 litre straight 6 lorry engine.

I had a drive of one of those many many moons ago ..... it was HUGE! (or at least it was in its day)

Yep... Big back then but relatively small by the standard of 2024. I believe the Ventora shared the same body as the Victor.

Quite stylish.

[countrywoman]

Shame they never made the v8 version of the slant Victor engine, now that would have made a nice ride.

[henryd]

no, that won't happen for many years yet. If ever - consider just what a Victor is worth and how few there are.

I would hanker after  the first model Ventora with a 3.3 litre straight 6 lorry engine.

My dad had two of them,an FD and then an FE

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

no, that won't happen for many years yet. If ever - consider just what a Victor is worth and how few there are.

I would hanker after  the first model Ventora with a 3.3 litre straight 6 lorry engine.

My dad had two of them,an FD and then an FE

If memory serves the earlier FD was a good looking car, and the later FE looked as though it had been beaten with the 'ugly stick'.

[henryd]

no, that won't happen for many years yet. If ever - consider just what a Victor is worth and how few there are.

I would hanker after  the first model Ventora with a 3.3 litre straight 6 lorry engine.

My dad had two of them,an FD and then an FE

If memory serves the earlier FD was a good looking car, and the later FE looked as though it had been beaten with the 'ugly stick'.

I would agree although Dad always said the later car was a nicer drive

[JamesV6CDX]

this one? 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l2632&_nkw=vauxhall+omega&_sacat=29751

Beautiful Omega, but £7k is a joke...

[johnnydog]

no, that won't happen for many years yet. If ever - consider just what a Victor is worth and how few there are.

Classic car status depends on who is defining it as such. The historic vehicle taxation class (and MOT exemption) is many years off. Value and rarity don't seem to be factors in it. One of the biggest classic car shows in the North West will allow /accept an Omega for entry passes to the show, either as a private entry or part of a club display. Austin Allegro's and Maxi's are often seen on display - not in great numbers, but nevertheless are allowed free entry for display. If an insurance company is also happy to insure it as a classic car, with the  benefits this brings, then may be a bonus to some owners. In my case, having more than one, my annual mileage on each is low, and therefore insurance companies are happy with a 3k annual limit per vehicle. Policies can be tailored for higher annual mileage if insuring just one vehicle as a "daily driver' whether on an agreed value or market value.
But going back to the original topic - classic car status? The number of people who comment favourably about my Omegas, would suggest possibly yes - and I would agree (obviously not based of course ).

[Lizzie Zoom]

this one? 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l2632&_nkw=vauxhall+omega&_sacat=29751

Beautiful Omega, but £7k is a joke...

Yes, especially as the MOT apparently expires this month   Why is it being sold with no full MOT?  Hidden problems?