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Vauxhall 'trademark' bonnet flutes disappearing
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Personally I wouldn't say there a flute....as there's always been a bit of a debate about this.
According to Vauxhall, the last cars made with the chrome flutes, were at the end of the 1950's.
But.....were carried on in some models.
The last car to be made with visible flutes were the VX range.
These were stopped on all models when Vauxhall were taken over by GM and incorporated the Opel range.
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Being a bit dumb here but what are flutes on a car and where?....I don't know what I'm looking for on the photos.2017 Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport Sri Nav 1.5 (165ps) Turbo petrol in Lava Red - Keyless entry and start - 18” five spoke alloy wheels - Front fog lights - Tinted rear windows - Aluminium sports pedals - Ambient interior led lighting - Front and rear parking assist - Active emergency braking - Forward collision assist - Front pedestrian alert - Traffic sign recognition - Lane keep assist - Cruise control - Speed warning and limiter - Voice recognition - Bluetooth - Duel zone climate control - Front and rear electric windows - High beam assist - Auto lights - Auto wipers - Wifi hotspot - 8” colour touchscreen Navi 900 with Android Auto, Apple Car Play and DAB
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Originally posted by marko301 View PostBeing a bit dumb here but what are flutes on a car and where?....I don't know what I'm looking for on the photos.
I hadn't realised how there was a nod to these on the insignia until I noticed Gary-s's photo on a separate thread
Last edited by PeteH; 23-10-2019, 09:04 AM.2018 1.5T SRi Nav
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Oh right on...I don't see it on the facelift myself but I'll take your word for it.2017 Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport Sri Nav 1.5 (165ps) Turbo petrol in Lava Red - Keyless entry and start - 18” five spoke alloy wheels - Front fog lights - Tinted rear windows - Aluminium sports pedals - Ambient interior led lighting - Front and rear parking assist - Active emergency braking - Forward collision assist - Front pedestrian alert - Traffic sign recognition - Lane keep assist - Cruise control - Speed warning and limiter - Voice recognition - Bluetooth - Duel zone climate control - Front and rear electric windows - High beam assist - Auto lights - Auto wipers - Wifi hotspot - 8” colour touchscreen Navi 900 with Android Auto, Apple Car Play and DAB
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Originally posted by marko301 View PostOh right on...I don't see it on the facelift myself but I'll take your word for it.
It's only really noticeable at this angle2018 1.5T SRi Nav
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Originally posted by RBH View Postthe design was copied by a Vauxhall manager from the design on his wardrobe.2018 1.5T SRi Nav
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Originally posted by PeteH View PostReally?
Also tells you how VX was named after some nobility and his home was Flukes ( spelling) Hall near Luton.
Pretty interesting book.
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So I guess the Meriva was inspired by the rest of the wardrobe
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Originally posted by Plym Ian View PostSome people have waaaaayyyyy to much time on their hands
2018 1.5T SRi Nav
Bi-colour 18" alloys, de-chromed grille and foglights, full heated leather, reversing cam with park assist, heated front screen and steering wheel, blind spot monitoring, self parking (used once, it's crap!), Nextbase 522GW front & rear dashcams
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