The Vauxhall Viva is a small family car that was produced by Vauxhall in a succession of three versions between 1963 and 1979. These were designated the HA, HB and HC series. The Viva was introduced a year after Vauxhall's fellow General Motors company Opel …

The Vauxhall Viva HA was introduced in 1963, and was the first small car from Vauxhall since WWII. Vauxhall introduced this small car as a direct competitor to Ford’s 100E, the Morris Minor and Austin’s A35 saloon.

The more desirable variants – the De Luxe and the SL90 – boasted 54bhp from their 1057cc engines, but the Viva’s main claim to fame was in being the first Vauxhall to emerge from the Ellesmere Port plant near Liverpool.

Mar 24, 2022 · Vauxhall now had big plans for the Viva; there was a “90” version again, now with 69 bhp and power assisted disc brakes, and an SL, with a divided twin bucket style rear seat and wood effect dashboard trim.

Feb 20, 2021 · Our choice for the 1960s is the Vauxhall Viva HA. After discontinuing the astonishing 10-4 model in 1948, Vauxhall abandoned the small-car market for a decade and a half before returning with...

The Vauxhall Viva HA was designed with simplicity in mind, offering just what was necessary for everyday driving. The seats were covered in durable vinyl upholstery, making them easy to clean—an ...

The HA Viva, announced in September 1963, and replaced in September 1966, was Vauxhall's first serious step into the compact car market after the Second World War. It was also the first new small car produced by Vauxhall since 1936.

View complete technical specifications for 1963 Vauxhall Viva. Includes performance data, fuel economy, dimensions, engine details, and more.

May 14, 2021 · There’s a world of difference between a 1057cc HA and a 2279cc HC (though the last HCs reverted to round instruments after many years with a strip speedo), but all Vivas have their own charm. The base engines are fine for pottering …

Mar 15, 2024 · Let’s celebrate the Vauxhall Viva, which turned 60 in 2023. The Viva HA, Luton’s first post-war small car, made its debut on 17 August 1963. Vauxhall designed it in collaboration with Opel, which launched the Kadett A in 1962, although the two concerns never publicly admitted as such.