Vauxhall : Viva hc
Model Introduction
Introduced in 1970, the Vauxhall Viva HC was the third and final generation of the Viva line, and became the marque’s best-selling model of the 1970s. Retaining the HB’s basic chassis but with revised suspension tuning and a roomier, more angular body, the HC offered improved refinement and practicality. Engine choices ranged from the dependable 1.1-litre and 1.3-litre units to larger 1.8- and 2.3-litre versions in the high-performance Magnum models. Built at Ellesmere Port and exported widely, the HC spawned a family of derivatives, including the sporty Firenza coupé and later the aerodynamic “Droopsnoot” variant. Affordable, easy to maintain and hugely popular with private buyers and fleets, the Viva HC remains one of the most recognisable British saloons of its era.
Magazine Articles
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Driving the 71s
Vauxhall Viva
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Firenza Coupe
A new dish from Luton
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Blydenstein's burners
(well, almost)
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Bolt-on boost for Viva
Blydenstein Viva
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Giant Test
Hillman Hunter GLS v Viva 2300 v Fiat 124 Special T v Opel Ascona 1.9
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Drive In
A pair of pokey GM's. Opel's 1.9SR Ascona and Vauxhall's 1800DL
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It's all happening
Who's got their eyes on Group One then? Vauxhall's latest is the Firenza which not only has a five speed ZF cog box and 131 brake horse engine but also a special wind cheatin' nose panel.
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Looking Ahead - Show Special - Vauxhall Magnum
Lots of detail improvements - this is the Vauxhall story but there is a new name as well - the Magnum.
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Viva Vauxhall!
