Puzzle #33 - Solved 1967 Vauxhall Viva Styling Model

[Otto Puzzell]

Know what it is?

Please, respond below and let us know what make and model you think you see here.


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[SeaLion]

US-american?

[Otto Puzzell]

No sir.

[SeaLion]

The roofline and the size reminds me of an Opel Manta A.

[Otto Puzzell]

Not an Opel.

[Ultra]

Australian?

[Otto Puzzell]

Nope.

[shamrock]

 A MK3 Ford Cortina concept .

[Otto Puzzell]

Not one of those.

[Otto Puzzell]

SeaLion's second guess was the closest so far, though off by some miles and one language.

This prototype bears some resemblance to a production model that followed, but not too much. And as the inestimable Mr. Lion surmised, there was a strong American streak in this car's look.

[Otto Puzzell]

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[lynxd67]

Then if it isn't an Opel and "is off by some miles and language" it should be a Vauxhall prototype. Perhaps the Firenza or the earlier Victor since this is a B&W photo?

[Otto Puzzell]

Vauxhall prototype yes, but not the models you've listed. 

[porridgehead]

As my 5-year-old daughter would say: "A CLUE! A CLUE!"

[Tifosi]

Astra?


Dan

[Tifosi]

Viva? Magnum?


Dan

[lynxd67]

Commodore? Perhaps too early for that. Cresta? Ventora sketch since it is a two door? Looks nothing like a Wyvern (too modern) but a Velox coupé sketch?

[Otto Puzzell]

Vauxahall Viva 2 Door Saloon prototype from 1967.

Nice work! 

[Arthur Dent]

A friend of mine has a early 70s in a field and the prototype and production look almost nothing. Not sure which is better though.