2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Vauxhall Sports Hatch. 

We have the prototype car from the 1974 Motor Show along with 4 of the 197 examples sold. Officially the lowest volume British manufactured production car.  

The Sports Hatch was a special model launched by Vauxhall in 1976. The idea was to use up surplus nosecones and wheels from the Vauxhall HP Firenza launched in 1974 that hadn't sold well. All production cars were finished in Dark Wine with tartan upholstery that would also feature on the future Vauxhall Chevette HS and HSR. 

None of the cars on display have been shown before at the NEC Classic Car Show so all can be considered debutants. Notably 2 have completed extensive restorations this year with one completed in the past few months. Both were off the road for over 30-years!

For further information contact the membership secretary; membeship@droopsnoot.net