Mk1 Vx Cavaliers

Mk1 Vx Cavaliers

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bambie

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8 posts

81 months

Monday 20th March 2023
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Can someone help me with specs of these. Specifically GLS variants. I know the GLS was a coupe but when did the 4dr versions have a GLS variant appear? Thanks

Deranged Rover

3,753 posts

80 months

Monday 20th March 2023
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According to Vauxpedia, the GLS saloon was introduced in late 1979 for the 1980 model year.

http://vauxpedianet.uk2sitebuilder.com/vauxhall-u-...

rallycross

13,239 posts

243 months

Monday 20th March 2023
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I think 79, was a high spec model based on the ascona SR maybe even the Berlina version of the Ascona which was like a Cortina Ghia rival but felt a million times more sporty.

Mr Tidy

24,098 posts

133 months

Monday 20th March 2023
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I'd agree Cavaliers of that generation were much better to drive than equivalent Ford Cortinas/Capris.

I had a 1980 Cavalier 2000GLS Sportshatch in 1985 and it drove so much better than any 2 litre Capri! Even if the auto-choke was hateful and the after-market glass sunroof leaked.

bambie

Original Poster:

8 posts

81 months

Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Deranged Rover said:
According to Vauxpedia, the GLS saloon was introduced in late 1979 for the 1980 model year.

http://vauxpedianet.uk2sitebuilder.com/vauxhall-u-...