1973 Vauxhall Ventora 3.3 [FE]

1973 Vauxhall Ventora [FE] in Open All Hours, TV Series, 1976-1985

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

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Author	Message
stronghold 2006-12-08 10:54
garco 2006-12-08 11:43	Victor?
Sunbar 2006-12-08 11:49	Ventora [FE]
poncho sd 2006-12-10 22:29	The Ventora was the flagship model, the Victor being the basic version. Also, there was a VX4/90 which was sporty and had the same 2.3 slant-4 Magnum engine that went into the Viva and Firenza, but of course it smaller than the Ventora's 6
got_the_feelin 2007-03-27 23:15	The vehicle details for RGT 666L are: Date of Liability 01 06 1989 Date of First Registration 13 04 1973 Year of Manufacture Not Available Cylinder Capacity (cc) 3294CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Unlicensed Vehicle Colour RED Vehicle Type Approval null
dudley 2007-06-12 11:16	3.3
londonitalian 2007-08-27 18:40	The Ventora had a 3.3 straight 6 engine, the Victor had 1.8 or 2.3 slant 4 OHC engines[slanted because it was a V8 block cut in 1/2], the VX4/90 had the same slant 4 engine, but twin carburetors & laterly a 5 speed Getrag gearbox. The 4 cylinder cars handled alot better than the 6 cylinder & were virtually as quick as the engines were significantly lighter.. although they didnt sound quite as meaty! I`ve had many HB & HC Vivas, FE Victors & 1 Ventora FE, & I still own a custom 76 VX2300 FE.
londonitalian 2007-08-27 18:43	Oh, & the Ventora & VX4/90 had power steering, uprated suspension & bigger brakes mated to 5 stud wheel hubs... -- Last edit: 2007-11-22 02:58:55