Vauxhall
Chevette 2300 HSR

Why it matters

The HSR was the final form of the Chevette HS, Vauxhall's first true homologation special, which was built so that Dealer Team Vauxhall could compete against the Mk2 Escort in rallying. It was made in only a small final batch and was used by Tony Pond to win international events.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Production

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Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

The last batch of 33 Chevette HS cars was developed into the HSR for 1980. Changes over the HS included a better location for the rear suspension and flared wheelarches. Tony Pond won five international events driving Chevette HSRs in 1981.

Technical specifications

Engine

Transmission & drivetrain

Chassis, body & dimensions

Performance

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Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

1. 1
   12 brilliant Vauxhalls Level B Classic & Sports Car

   • The last batch of 33 Chevette HSs evolved into the HSR

   Accessed 2026-11-12
2. 2
   Iconic Auctioneers: 1981 Vauxhall Chevette HSR Level B

   • 33 HSR examples understood to have been built

   Accessed 2026-11-12