1979 Vauxhall Chevette HSR 2.3 twin cam

Summary:

Awesome

Faults:

Almost everything, but it's an HSR, so that's what to expect.

General Comments:

Even with all the problems, I wouldn't sell it for anything. I've owned several quicker cars, but they don't have the character of the HSR.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th May, 2008

1979 Vauxhall Chevette GL 1.3

Summary:

I will never forget..

Faults:

Wings rusted. Cheap to replace.

Starter motor kept jamming until it went bang during a regular push start.

Alternator gave up after a year running with a dim battery warning light.

Carburetor would not adjust, resulting in a rich mixture that often left me stranded when the engine was half warmed up.

A valve spring broke while I was racing (and beating) a 1.3 Capri on the way home from Clacton.

General Comments:

My first car! I loved it even though it could only do 90, it leaked when it rained, it would not start when cold. I wonder where it is now.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd June, 2002