Just how British is the Vauxhall Astra

The Vauxhall Astra has become one of Britains most common cars and something of a British point of pride, being produced in the Ellesmere Port factory in Cheshire. But rather than being more British than bubble and squeak, the first Astra marked the start of a German dominance in the Vauxhall, Opel partnership, and every one of the 8 revisions would be designed outside the UK. But the car, and the Astra name would become a British export success story. So, how has the Astra fared since it launched in 1979, and whats next Optional Extra Astra video: Music (from the YouTube audio library): American Idle RKVC Mirror Mind Bobby Richards br, br,