Cavalier Mk1 Archive Material
Chris Humphries and his
son have kindly prepared this list of what's available from Chris's private
archive this time on the Cavalier Mk1.
Copying
service is for members only, on receipt of SAE by Chris, with whatever
charge he cares to make for copying the articles? His address and email are
inside the Newsletter, so members can get them from there.
| Ascona/Cavalier I Archive Material from Chris Humphries |
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| Date of Publication |
Source of Publication. |
Article Title/Content |
Number of sheets. |
| w/e 27 September 1975 |
Autocar |
Autotest of Opel Ascona 1900SR: Verdict "Overall we were very agreeably
impressed with the Ascona" |
5 |
| September 1975 |
Vauxhall Motors |
1976 Vauxhall colours (v2297) Colour chart showing Vauxhall's complete
range of colours including those only relating to Cavaliers. Also shows
the Signal colours available at extra cost during the first year of
production - red and yellow. |
1 |
| September 1975 |
Vauxhall Motors |
Cavalier (V2299) Fold out brochure of Cavalier range |
5 |
| January 1976 |
Vauxhall Motors |
Cavalier (V2306) Small fold out brochure of Cavalier range |
5 |
| January 1976 |
What Car? |
Four way family favourites. What Car compares Cortina, Ascona, Mazda
616, Fiat 131S. Ascona wins. "The Opel stands out by a head from the
other three in the test" |
8 |
| w/e 14th February 1976 |
Motor/Vauxhall |
Vauxhall reprint of Motor road test of the Cavalier 1600L. Verdict "All
things considered, Vauxhall are on to a winner" |
6 |
| w/e December 14th 1976 |
Autocar/Vauxhall |
Vauxhall reprint of Autocar road test of the Cavalier 1600GL. Autotest.
Verdict "Sales echo our thoughts that the Cavalier is a very appealing
car" NB: They criticise it for engine noise, but in the photo of the
engine bay it can be seen that a rubber grommet has become detached. |
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| January 1977 |
Consumers Association |
"Three Family Saloons" Group test of Cavalier 1600L, Chrysler Alpine S
and Marina 1.8 Special. |
9 |
| w/e April 6th 1977 |
Motor |
"Group Test" Comapring Cavalier 1900GL, Cortina 2000S, Leyland Princess
1800HL and Chrysler Alpine S. Verdict "Cavalier is incontestably a finer
driver's car, it feels as though it is the most sophisticated vehicle in
terms of engineering, overall design and construction. GM are certainly
on a winner here" |
6 |
| w/e August 20th 1977 |
Motor |
Motor Road Test of Cavalier 1900GLS Coupe. Verdict: "Its popularity is
deserved" |
4 |
| w/e November 26th 1977 |
Motor |
Brief test of Cavalier L 1300. Verdict: "In our view this refinement,
combined with the car's other good qualities fully justify its slightly
above average price" |
2 |
| w/e 10th December 1977 |
Autocar |
Autotest of Cavalier 1300L. Verdict: " It should be another powerful
weapon in the Vauxhall armoury" |
5 |
| January 1978 |
Vauxhall Motors |
V2392 Cavalier Centaur 4 page brochure. Developed by Magrow Engineering
of Bromley, Kent. |
4 |
| March 1978 |
Vauxhall Motors |
(PA 184/3/78) Vauxhall Accessories - make more of your Cavalier. Fold
out leaflet of accessories available from Vauxhall dealers. |
12 |
| w/e July 15th 1978 |
Motor |
Brief test of Cavalier 2000GL. Verdict: "Having changed up to two
litres, Vauxhall's Cortina rival is now more desirable than ever. A
value for money package containing an unrivalled blend of performance,
accomodation, handling, roadholding, ride and finish that put it top of
the class" |
2 |
| July 16th 1978 |
Sunday Express |
Robert Glenton in the driving seat of the Vauxhall Cavalier 2000 GLS
Coupe. Verdict "Every single owner I met claimed it was the best bargain
he had ever bought" |
1 |
| Aug 1978 |
Vauxhall Motors |
(V2408) The Cavalier Approach to the Hatchback - The Cavalier
Sportshatch. Vauxhall brochure announcing the new sportshatch - rest of
Cavalier range on the back cover. |
8 |
| September 1st 1978 |
Western Morning News |
"Cavalier with a new look" Eoin Williams looks at the Sports Hatch |
1 |
| March 1979 |
Popular Motoring |
"12,000 miles with a Cavalier" Running report of Popular Motoring's
staff car, UEW881S a Cavalier 1.6GL and pictureguide to servicing 1.6
and 1.9. |
5 |
| w/e 18th August 1979 |
Autocar |
"Buying Secondhand Vauxhall Cavaliers" Part of a series, this time
Autocar explained the range and what to lookout for when buying
secondhand. |
4 |
| w/e 16th February 1980 |
Autocar |
Test Extra "Vauxhall Cavalier 2000 GLS Sports Hatch - Just Plain Nice"
Road test also compares it on the last page, to Alfetta GTV 2000, Colt
Celests 2000GT, Ford Capri 2000S, Saab 980GL and Toyota Celica 2000 GT
Liftback. |
4 |
| July 1980 |
Vauxhall Motors |
(V2472) New Cavalier LS Joins the Range with additional refinement and
extras value. Black and white brochure announcing the new LS version. |
3 |
| October 1980 |
Vauxhall Motors |
"No two company cars are alike" Black and white leaflet aimed at the
fleet market comparing the Cavalier LS with the Cortina |
4 |
| September 1981 |
Opel |
"Manta" Brochure of Manta GT/J and Berlinetta SR |
10 |
| See also index of Vauxhall range catalogues for more Cavalier
information from 1976-1981 including colours and specifications. |
Vauxhall Cavalier, Go ahead.
Live a little.
