Below you can find a collection of magazine and press features. All of our articles have been scanned and uploaded from original magazines. If you would like a copy of any of the articles sent as a PDF please contact us and we can send you a copy to read properly, in return all we ask is for a small donation to the website in return.
A two page feature comparing the Sport to it's classic counterpart The Mini Cooper. The Sport used was owned by Russ Swift. "SR With Teeth" "Modern Day Cooper" We are still looking in to this story. From what we understand The Radio Times ran a competition to drive a Nova Sport in the 1988 Lombard RAC Rally. we will bring you more information as and when we find it. Found on the "Opel Fruits" Facebook page, we've been informed that this feature is from Street Machine in May 1985 "Bossa Nova" "The Ultimate XE Engine Guide" Nova Sport Buyers Guide by Jon Walsh "Top Gear" "Prime Mover" Sport of Kings "Sunday Sport" Our efforts to mark the 30th anniversary were covered by Performance Vauxhall Magazine along side their Billing report. To see our gallery of the event click "View More" "Practicle Hot Hatches" "Meet Project Nova Sport" Project Nova Sport Part 1 Project Nova Sport Part 2 "Insurance Beaters" A readers letter to Max power from Kevin McCalmont of Stranraer, looking for advise on engine tuning due to poor running. We have tracked this car down (C544JFV) from the article and it is now featured in the register.
Sporting Cars - September 1985
Motor - October 1985
One of the earliest magazine articles we know of, a road test report written by John Simister and featuring B749VBM.
Performance Car - November 1985
With the increased advertising in October/November 1985 there were several write ups in magazines. This article featured B750 VBM one of the first Sports registered as a Vauxhall Demo.
Radio Times 1988
Street Machine - May 1985
Fast Car - April 1994
Featuring C172FTM complete with wide arch kit. These are the only images we've seen of this ex Vauxhall car.
Total Vauxhall - April 2002
Featuring Jon Shield at Courtenay Sport's famous "At Full Throttle" Nova Sport as driven by Vicki Butler-Henderson in the Jeremy Clarkson Video.
Total Vauxhall - June 2002
Probably the most comprehensive article you'll find anywhere on the Nova Sport. Jon has kindly given us his permission to use this article on the website and we have used extracts throughout the site, but here is the article in full. It is without doubt one of the best write ups on the Sport you'll ever read.
Total Vauxhall - July 2002
Total Vauxhall magazine feature - Jon Shield's famous "At Full Throttle" Nova gets a well deserved feature.
Total Vauxhall - December 2007
Featuring C381 FRL
Total Vauxhall -February 2009
Featuring C50SLN in all it's glory.
Total Vauxhall - April 2011
Featuring the 25th anniversary gathering organised by Townparks in Northern Ireland and one of the largest gathering's of Sports in recent years. 
Performance Vauxhall October/November 2015
Classics Monthly - February 2010
This article was found on the internet. If you have any higher quality scans or PDF copies of this article we would love to hear from you.
PNG News - March 1998
The old PNG Nova Sport Club car C888 HEV.
PNG News - Sept 1998
C888 HEV Bodywork
PNG News Nov 1998
C888 HEV Engine and Chassis
Redline - July 1999
A guide to cars that have great performance, but cheap insurance! Featuring C888HEV.
Max Power Magazine - Mid 90's
