Automotive Terms

Vaumol

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'Vaumol' is a brand name for a process for dyeing leather hides. It was used by Connolly Leather until the mid 1980s. Its main use was in the manufacture of leather upholstery for high class British automobiles of the time such as Rolls Royce, Daimler and - of course - Rover.
'Vaumol' used a two-layer paint system: a first layer of cellulose-based paint applied to the taut skin and a second layer applied with a spray gun. For environmental reasons, the process was replaced by a partially water-based process in 1985. From 1994 onwards, the company switched to a completely water-based process.
A distinctive feature of 'Vaumol' is that two colours can be recognised: the main colour and black. The black colour can be seen in the pores of the grain, which is sometimes confused with dirt trapped in the grain.

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VDS

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Abbreviation for Vehicle Description Section, part of the → VIN.

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Veteran vehicle

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In Great Britain, vehicles built until 31 December 1904 inclusive.

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Victoria [ ⇒ Body shapes ]

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VIN

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VIN is the abbreviation for "Vehicle Identification Number" and corresponds to the chassis number. It is made up of the following:

• 3-digit WMI = "World Manufacturer Identifier" = manufacturer code
• 6-digit VDS = "Vehicle Description Section" (body, engine etc)
• 8-digit VIS = "Vehicle Identifier Section" = vehicle identification (year of manufacture, serial number etc)

The manufacturer code for Rover is "SAR".

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Vintage vehicle

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In Great Britain, vehicles built between 1 January 1919 and 31 December 1930, both inclusive.

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VIS

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Abbreviation for "Vehicle Identifier Section", part of the → VIN.

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Vis à vis [ ⇒ Body shapes ]

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