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TWAG
22-07-13, 11:16 PM
Thought id share some pics of my trip to the Vauxhall Heritage Museum in Luton. It was open as part of a Piston Heads Sunday Service meet.

The morning was topped off when whilst having a look around a Swindow Reverse Head C20XE, Andrew Duerden, who as many of you know played a big part in the Nova Sport approached me and my dad and starting chating with us. A very interesting and knowledgable guy.

To Any one who gets a chance to visit the museum, id highly recommend it. Any way heres some pics.

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This astra is quite a car, 2.3 supercharged 4 wheel Drive

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TWAG
22-07-13, 11:17 PM
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TWAG
22-07-13, 11:18 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/twag/vauxhall%20heritage%20museum/DSC01279_zps21caadfb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/twag/media/vauxhall%20heritage%20museum/DSC01279_zps21caadfb.jpg.html)



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And heres a few of the piston heads members cars thatscaught my eye.



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This Mini was very impressive, the attention to detail wasfirst class



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Is this anyones from here? im sure ive seen it on here.



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toymex
23-07-13, 03:59 PM
Some great pics ,shame you couldn,t sneak the xe out ,did you get any pics of the droop snoot firenza
mk1nova_rich
23-07-13, 06:19 PM
Very nice pics...love the Astra 4S
maddogdaz666
23-07-13, 08:10 PM
I keep wanting to look at the reverse head ex closer, I'm going to have to bob in if I'm ever out that way.
bakerboy83
23-07-13, 08:35 PM
very cool pics looks like a great day out
Keif
23-07-13, 10:19 PM
I keep wanting to look at the reverse head ex closer, I'm going to have to bob in if I'm ever out that way.

It's not open to the public, only opens for organised events.
kent14sr
24-07-13, 09:33 AM
The Astra GTE was originally privately owned by a guy in York - remember it from years ago.

I am told when he advertised it for sale, Vauxhall Heritage purchased it.
skyinsurance
24-07-13, 10:12 AM
Great pictures dude, thanks for sharing
mowgli
24-07-13, 01:03 PM
I keep wanting to look at the reverse head ex closer, I'm going to have to bob in if I'm ever out that way.

to be honest, the above photo gives about as much detail as you'll see if you look at the real thing.. you can't see anything special on it, as it is complete