Chevette Special Editions by Star Custom Cars

Vauxhall Chevette Blackwatch The Blackwatch came with Black and Silver Paint, a plaque inside the door stating styles by Farina, sports steering wheel, flared arches and low profile wheels.  Blackwatch was written on the nose of the car and on the bottom of each door.  These pictures were very kindly supplied by Sean Gratton who owned the above car some years ago.  We have now sourced a brochure which is pictured below. Vauxhall Chevette Grenadier The Gernadier features Black, Silver and Orchid livery, Colour impregnated Front Air Dam, Flexi Rear spoiler, Alloy wheels with locking option.  Head restraints, Black four spoke Sports Steering Wheel, Centre console.  These features in addition to the Chevette L Hatch Specification. Burr walnut fascia, hinged glove box and door capping, Removable glass tinted sun hatch, 2 wave band radio/stereo cassette player with door speakers.  It is believed that only one example of this model is still on the road. Vauxhall Chevette LUX Another car by Star Cars of Amptihill was the Chevette Lux.  This came in 4 two tone colours Royal Red and Sebring Star mist with Red Trim. Jamaica Yellow and Ivory with Beige Trim Regatta Blue and Sebring Silver Star mist with Blue Trim Orange Tan and Hazel Brown with Beige Trim The car also had walnut veneer fascia and door capping, tilting and removable sun roof, push button and radio and stereo tape player, detachable hinged rear luggage cover, Twin Quartz Halogen Fog and spot lights. The above special editions were created by Rob Darcus of Star Custom vehicles.  Rob started to create specials to shift more metal when he was District Manager for Vauxhall in London.  He got Hamilton Motors involved and they set up a facility in Ampthill called Star Custom Cars.  They did fancy paint jobs on various Chevette dealer specials (that is they were ordered by Rob's dealers in London and not available elsewhere).  He eventually got the call from Luton where he did the same sort of thing national.  Sadly Rob died some years ago. (With thanks to Ian Comber of the VBOA for this information)

Chevette Blackwatch Brochure.

Vauxhall Chevette Grenadier Brochure

Vauxhall Chevette LUX Brochure.