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Vauxhall Viva HB

1965 – 1971 — Great Britain

The Vauxhall Viva is a small family car produced by Vauxhall in three versions between 1963 and 1979: the HA, HB, and HC series. It was launched a year after the Opel Kadett A, sharing the same floorpan and engine constructions under a General Motors project. However, the main difference lies in the use of metric measurements for the Opel and imperial ones for the Vauxhall. Although visually similar, few components are interchangeable between the two models, leading to them not being considered as sister models. A version of the Viva was also manufactured under the Bedford brand as the Bedford HA van. Upon its introduction, the Viva faced competition from established models like the Ford Anglia and Morris Minor in the UK market. The Viva provided a compact and affordable option for families in need of a practical vehicle. Key points: - The Vauxhall Viva is a small family car produced by Vauxhall from 1963 to 1979. - It came in three versions: the HA, HB, and HC series. - The Viva shared the same base as the Opel Kadett A but had differences in measurements and interchangeability of components. - A van version of the Viva was made under the Bedford brand as the HA. - It competed with models like the Ford Anglia and Morris Minor in the UK market, offering a compact and affordable choice for families.