The Viva was introduced as the HA model in 1963 and was Vauxhall’s first venture into the compact engine vehicle range for many years.
Individual in character, it aroused a lot of interest and was an immediate success.
Apart from its’ stylish lines it was obviously designed to be practical rather than trendy; unlike many other ‘compacts’ being produced at that time, the Viva was quite conventional in layout, having a four cylinder water-cooled in-line engine with overhead valves, and later a overhead cam Slant four engine.
(Follow the links below for more on the story of the Vauxhall Viva…..)
Viva HA
1963-1966 |
Viva HB
1966-1970 |
Viva HC
1970-1979 |
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