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Built in series from 1919 to 1927, the 30-98 was, in its day, the fastest catalogued production car in Great Britain, with a factory-warranted top speed of 100mph when fitted with a high axle ratio and pared-down coachwork.
The majority of 30-98s were sold with a tourer body (the Vauxhall-owned example in today's images sports one made by in-house coachbuilder, Velox), but the most dramatic-looking was made by Wensum – another of Vauxhall's in-house creations - with no doors, no hood, flared wings and carrying a £150 premium; a sizeable increase when a standard Tourer cost around £1200.
During its production life, around 600 E- and OE-Type (for 'Overhead-valve) 30-98s were built, and it says much for its legacy that today around 170 still survive, many of which remain in regular use on road and track.
The OE-Type 30-98 model had exceptional performance in its day, producing around 112bhp from its four-cylinder, 4224cc engine. But a centre throttle, extremely heavy flywheel and weak brakes by today's standards make this a challenging – if very fast - car to drive on modern roads.
Nevertheless, Vauxhall's 'OE268' – built in the penultimate year of production – has accrued some 25,000 miles as a press and events car in the last 12 years alone.
The majority of 30-98s were sold with a tourer body (the Vauxhall-owned example in today's images sports one made by in-house coachbuilder, Velox), but the most dramatic-looking was made by Wensum – another of Vauxhall's in-house creations - with no doors, no hood, flared wings and carrying a £150 premium; a sizeable increase when a standard Tourer cost around £1200.
During its production life, around 600 E- and OE-Type (for 'Overhead-valve) 30-98s were built, and it says much for its legacy that today around 170 still survive, many of which remain in regular use on road and track.
The OE-Type 30-98 model had exceptional performance in its day, producing around 112bhp from its four-cylinder, 4224cc engine. But a centre throttle, extremely heavy flywheel and weak brakes by today's standards make this a challenging – if very fast - car to drive on modern roads.
Nevertheless, Vauxhall's 'OE268' – built in the penultimate year of production – has accrued some 25,000 miles as a press and events car in the last 12 years alone.
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1925 Vauxhall 30/98 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Vauxhall 30/98
(Data based on Model Year 1925 sales)
1925 Vauxhall 30/98hp OE Velox Tourer Coachwork by Vauxhall Motors Chassis#: OE195 Sold for USD$280,593 2017 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |
1925 Vauxhall 30/98 OE Wensum Chassis#: OE 207 Sold for USD$433,733 2013 Goodwood Revival | |
1925 Vauxhall 30/98 OE-Type Tourer Chassis#: OE 250 Sold for USD$288,520 2012 H & H - Newbury Racecourse |
Vauxhall 30/98s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1925 Vauxhall 30/98's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1925 VAUXHALL 30-98 OE-TYPE VELOX TOURER | OE 250 | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1925 Vauxhall 30-98 OE Velox Tourer | OE229 | 2011 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Automobilia & Number Plates | $240,000 | $270,000 | |
1925 Vauxhall OE 30/98 Velox tourer | OE 102 | 2004 Bonhams Veteran, Vintage & Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia | $55,000 | $65,000 |
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