My mother had a viva, in 1980's, loved the car but my sister ducked down whenever she saw one of her friends, don't know why. I, however loved the car... so much power (well when you're 8 it seems fast). Ever since, I have loved the sharp lines, the 'unique' handling, especially when the road is wet. Today I call it fun! Anyways, now I am a mechanic, with a garage business in Edinburgh. Love the classic cars, and take on so many jobs that other garages regard as 'Nah, not worth it mate'. Respect to all our loved possessions. And to the interesting owners too.
I may be crossing a line here, but my first car was a ..... dum dum dum... Bedford HA Van. (I don't know what the thoughts are on that within the vauxhall world, but they are basically a Viva Van)
It is now time to pass on that baton to my apprentice. I am currently teaching him the beauty of adjusting points, blowing the dirt from carb jets and adjusting timing on what I would class as a 'proper car'... Oh!, does anyone know where the EOBD connector is on a 1976 Viva? LOL smiley face, and all the other 'junior speak' words.
Regards, Stuart, AKA Diesel.
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