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The arrival of a mass-produced family circle car at the Great British Car Journey museum in Derbyshire has left staff and visitors scratching their heads. That’s because the Vauxhall Victor FE has traveled just under a hundred miles in nearly 50 years and is in pristine condition.
It was purchased through Mr. Milner in the summer of 1974 at Mercury Garage in Ilkeston. Six years later, the car was brought to Derthrough to undergo the Ziebart oxidation treatment, a popular choice at the time, and then put back into existence.
Before being stored, the shine was removed, covered with oil and bagged and the interior was covered with polyethylene, all of which helped keep the vehicle in proper condition over the years. the Ambergate Automobile Museum.
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In the trunk of the car were found several spare parts for the car, several boxes of gasoline and a Haynes manual. The museum’s social media has been flooded with hypotheses since details of the mystery car were shared.
One of the many theories is that Mr. Milner bought the car, but he didn’t like it, so he confined it to storage. Another user reported that the odometer broke, and a less realistic scream came saying that it was one of Bully’s star awards on the Bulleye 80s Game Screen.
Richard Usher, founder and owner of the Great British Car Journey Museum, said: “We would like to know more about this Victor and why the owner has never used it. In fact, this is a unique story. ” we are desperate to receive more information.
“If Mr. Milner’s call or description of the ringing a bell, please contact us as we would like to solve the puzzle of this mysterious Array”
A mass-produced family car, the Victor has become Britain’s most exported car, with sales in markets such as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
The attraction, occupied by Richard Johnson’s ex
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