Today, the Vauxhall story rolls on to 1937 and the launch of the 10-4 H-Type saloon under GM. Compared with previous Vauxhalls, this was a more affordable car, with a 1.2-litre engine. That said, the H-Type was an innovative design with torsion bar independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes. It was also the first British example of unibody construction. One element of continuity - the Vauxhall bonnet flutes. Snapped: National Motor Museum. 1/2