Hi everyone from Australia.

I have a 1960 Cresta, and very proud of her. I have recently found that the oil filter for her is no longer made.

I am really hoping that others with Cresta’s have found either a supplier of an alternative or the collective buying power of special orders.

This filter fitted the PA / PAY motors as well as a number of Bedfords. May well have been used in many others I am not familiar with.

The RYCO filter number I have is R2065P. I am prepared to purchase in bulk.

If members are happy to pass the word on I would be very grateful. Thank you for your help.

Hi Vicki

And welcome to our club

I found this information online , I hope it might be if some help to you and your car

oil filter for 1960 cresta

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For a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta (PA model), the correct oil filter is typically a cartridge-type (insert) filter, often referenced by part number FF36 or CH837PL. These filters are designed for older Vauxhall 6-cylinder engines, which used a canister-style housing, unlike later screw-on filters.

Recommended Filters for 1960 Cresta (PA):

Flexolite FF36: A commonly cited replacement for classic Vauxhalls.

Fram CH837PL: A suitable filter insert.

MANN-FILTER H 1018/2 n: Another compatible filter insert.

Important Notes:

Filter Type: These are filter elements/inserts that go inside the canister, usually supplied with new sealing gaskets.

Verification: Always check your specific engine's filter housing to ensure the insert matches, as some older vehicles may have been converted to modern spin-on filters.

Availability: These filters can be found through classic car parts specialists, such as Flexolite or Stafford Vehicle Components.

a bit different engine from the one in my old PA Cresta (Jaguar V12) so can't offer any advice but SteveH has put some great info above - I'm sure there are still plenty of suppliers in the UK that still hold stock of NOS parts

14 hours ago, steveH said:

Hi Vicki

And welcome to our club

I found this information online , I hope it might be if some help to you and your car

oil filter for 1960 cresta

+4

For a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta (PA model), the correct oil filter is typically a cartridge-type (insert) filter, often referenced by part number FF36 or CH837PL. These filters are designed for older Vauxhall 6-cylinder engines, which used a canister-style housing, unlike later screw-on filters.

Recommended Filters for 1960 Cresta (PA):

Flexolite FF36: A commonly cited replacement for classic Vauxhalls.

Fram CH837PL: A suitable filter insert.

MANN-FILTER H 1018/2 n: Another compatible filter insert.

Important Notes:

Filter Type: These are filter elements/inserts that go inside the canister, usually supplied with new sealing gaskets.

Verification: Always check your specific engine's filter housing to ensure the insert matches, as some older vehicles may have been converted to modern spin-on filters.

Availability: These filters can be found through classic car parts specialists, such as Flexolite or Stafford Vehicle Components.

Thank you so much, I will look into this in Australia. Any help is greatly appreciated.

This is my father’s car, now proudly mine.

Hiya

Wow that's a beautiful car

Steve

Yes it is very cool and not what I was expecting - love it !
Is the engine still completely standard?

Yes everything is absolutely original, with the exception of front seatbelts that dad had added in the 1990’s.

If you look up Australia’s Great Race history, you will see this beautiful girl as the original winner of the first, inaugural race in 1960. My father is Frank Coad, sadly dad passed in 2021 and I purchased the vehicle from the estate to ensure it remains in the family as was dad’s wishes.

Very proud of the amazing history this car holds in Australian motor sport. The cars had to be stock standard to qualify. The race was to show how the ‘everyday family car’ stood up to the ‘gruelling conditions of Australia’ over a continuous 500 mile race.

She is special.