A 1927 Capital Chevrolet tourer was our introduction into the land of 
historic cars.  This was purchased in 1980 in restored condition having 
previously spent some time gracing the motor museum in Echuca after 
a full working life spent with a farmer over the river and then later 
restored by an enthusiast in Echuca. We joined the DVHCC in the early 
eighties while domiciled at Rochester (and later Pakenham) and lingering 
memories of this car are of the overheating problems that occurred on 
every run home from the Australia Day rallies in Melbourne. 
Increasing family commitments (kids sporting interests) and starting our 
own business meant the car was not being used so it was sold to a 
fellow from Geelong.
    
Fifteen years on with the kids all doing their own things and a change 
in business interests it was time to get re-acquainted with old cars 
and involved the restoration of a 1937 Austin 7 tourer and again 
joining the DVHCC.  The A7 was finished to the stage of being 
drivable (with temporary seating and upholstery and significantly no 
top) and then taken on several club runs all of which seemed to involve 
hills. (A real challenge to a large bloke in a little car)

  
    
A trip to the 1995 Federation Marong picnic proved to be expensive. 
It was here that a 1933 VX Vauxhall Cadet Coupe was for sale.  
 “If you want it buy it” was Jeanette’s comment. (I think A7 trips out 
in the elements were getting the better of her).  So after gleaning the 
opinion of several club members the Hobsons became the owners
of a 1933 Vauxhall Coupe.

Next challenge was to find out what we had bought.  The Vauxhall is 
a 1933 six cylinder (3180cc) 26 hp VXCadet coupe. History we have 
been able to obtain indicates that the restoration was carried out in 
Queensland before the car was purchased and brought to Victoria 
several years ago. We would appreciate any information that can 
extend our knowledge of the cars previous life.  Searches of the web 
have revealed that the VX cadet was launched in 1931 and utilized 
the 3180cc Bedford engine from the commercial Vauxhall line which 
also commenced in 1931.  VXs sold in England were fitted with a 
smaller (2048cc) engine whilst overseas models were fitted with the 
larger motor. The VX was the last Vauxhall model to be produced 
prior to the introduction of syncromesh gears.  The body of our coupe 
was manufactured by Holden coachbuilders.