1:76 Scale

This brand new classic saloon car represents the vehicle introduced by Vauxhall in 1961 and produced up to 1964. It featured a standard three-gear column change with the option to upgrade to a floor mounted 4 speed synchromesh gearbox. Initially, an increased engine capacity of 1508 cc gave it a power output of 49.5 bhp and in 1963, the engine was enlarged to 1594 cc. The FB saloon was available with four doors or as a five-door Estate version. The interior had a standard bench front seat, although if you bought the Super Victor, you had the option of individual seats. Other options - believe it or not - included a heater, fog lamps, a radio, screen washers, reversing lights and seat belts - all things we take for granted in today's motoring world. 328,640 FBs were built.

As our first introduction on this new Vauxhall FB 1:76 scale tool, we have chosen a two-tone version, an extra replica of the car which has been lovingly and beautifully restored by owners Mr and Mrs Thomas from Thurgoland in South Yorkshire. Look out for it on the classic car exhibition circuit, where the proud owners take it along regularly throughout the season.