But the three generations of Cavalier that Vauxhall has laid on are still whetting my appetite. The family resemblance from the Mk1 saloon through the trim Mk2 to the aerodynamic Mk3 is clear.

It was a big hit, but Vauxhall wasn’t done with the innovation. Along came the 1980s, and with them the Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2. The 1981 Mk 2 marked a further sea change for Vauxhall. Not only was the ...

The Vauxhall Cavalier was launched in 1975, which makes it 40 years old this year. To celebrate, we've brought together a selection of pictures which show how Vauxhall's fleet favourite evolved.

The Mk2 Cavalier was much more in keeping with what they were used to, and it leapt ahead in the sales charts.

To understand the significance of the Cavalier Mk3, we need to go back to the Mk2. It was launched in 1981, a year before the Sierra, and outsold its arch-rival every year until 1987, when Ford's ...

Whilst the Vauxhall Cavalier was built over three generations for 20 years, it is the Mk2 that has stood the test of time best, gaining considerable value and status from classic car enthusiasts.