British Automotive from the 1950s

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  • AC 2-Litre (1947-1956)

    Sports Cars
    1940s 1950s
    AC 2-Litre (1947-1956)

    AC 2-Litre From 1947 to 1956 Manufacturer AC Production 1947 to 1956 Built 1,284 produced Class Sports Car Body style 2 -door / 4-door saloon, drophead coupé, tourer Layout FR ...

  • AC Ace (1953-1963)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    AC Ace (1953-1963)

    AC Ace (1953 to 1963) Manufacturer AC Cars Production 1953–1963 Class Roadster Body style 2-door roadster Engine 2.0 L I6 (AC) 2.0 L I6 (Bristol) 2.6 L I6 (Ford) Transmission ...

  • AC Aceca (1954-1963)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    AC Aceca (1954-1963)

    AC Aceca (1954 to 1963) Manufacturer AC Cars Production 1954–1963 Class Grand tourer Engine 2.0 or 2.6 L I6 Transmission 4-speed manual Wheelbase 90 in (2,286 mm) Length 153.5 in ...

  • AC Greyhound (1959-1963)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    AC Greyhound (1959-1963)

    AC Greyhound Production From 1959 to 1963 Manufacturer AC Cars Production 1959–1963 Class Coupé Engine 2.0/2.2/2.5 litre I6 Transmission 4-speed manual Wheelbase 100 in (2,540 ...

  • AC Invacar (1948-1977)

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    Specialized
    1940s 1950s
    AC Invacar (1948-1977)

    AC Invacar (from 1948 to 1977) The AC Invacar was a small vehicle adapted for use by disabled drivers. History In 1948, Bert Greeves adapted a motorbike with the help of his ...

  • AC Petite (1953-1958)

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    Microcars
    1950s
    AC Petite (1953-1958)

    AC Petite (1953-1958) Manufacturer AC Cars Ltd Production 1953 to 1958 Assembly Thames Ditton, Surrey Class microcar Body style 2-door 3 wheel saloon Layout RR layout Engine 350 ...

  • AEC History (1916-1980)

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    Manufacturers
    1910s
    AEC History (1916-1980)

    AEC (Associated Equipment Company) History Automotive Manufacturer: of London Great Britain from 1916 to 1980. Associated Equipment Company ( AEC for short ) is the name of a ...

  • AEC Mammoth (1930-1978)

    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    AEC Mammoth (1930-1978)

    AEC Mammoth Lorry history Manufacturer: Associated Equipment Company Production period: 1930 to 1978 Type commercial vehicle Body Truck various Engines: diesel engines The AEC ...

  • AEC Matador (1938-1953)

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    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    AEC Matador (1938-1953)

    AEC Matador truck history Manufacturer: Associated Equipment Company Production period: 1938 to 1953 Type commercial vehicle Engines: 7.6-liter diesel engine The AEC Matador was ...

  • AEC Regal III (1947-1957)

    Bus Coach
    1940s
    AEC Regal III (1947-1957)

    AEC Regal III Bus Manufacturer AEC Production 1947 to 1957 Class Commercial vehicle Body style bus single-deck Engine 7.7 or 9.6 litre 6-cylinder diesel Transmission 4-speed ...

  • AEC Regal IV (1950-1954)

    Bus Coach
    1950s
    AEC Regal IV (1950-1954)

    AEC Regal IV Bus Manufacturer AEC Production 1950 to 1954 Class Commercial vehicle Body style bus single-deck Engine AEC 9.645 litre Transmission 4-speed Wheelbase 15ft 4in ...

  • AEC Regent III (1947-1957)

    Bus Coach
    1940s 1950s
    AEC Regent III (1947-1957)

    AEC Regent III Bus Manufacturer AEC Production 1947 to 1957 Class Commercial vehicle Body style bus double-deck Engine 7.7 and 9.6 litre 6-cylinder diesel Transmission 4-speed ...

  • Allan Taylor (1927-1959)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s

    Allan Taylor Engineering & Machinery Co Ltd Commercial vehicle manufacturer England 1927-1959 The Allan Taylor Engineering & Machinery Co Ltd, London SW18, concentrated on the ...

  • Allard Clipper (1953-1954)

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    Microcars
    1950s
    Allard Clipper (1953-1954)

    Allard Clipper 1953 to 1954 Overview Manufacturer Allard Production 1953-4 Assembly Clapham, SW London Body and chassis Class microcar Body style 2-door 3-wheel saloon Powertrain ...

  • Allard History

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    Manufacturers
    1940s
    Allard History

    Allard Car History Allard Motor Company Limited was an English car manufacturer founded by Sydney Allard which operated from small premises in south London. Car manufacture ...

  • Allard J2 (1950-1952)

    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Allard J2 (1950-1952)

    Allard J2 Production period: 1949-1954 Class: race car Body versions: roadster Engines: petrol V8 engines :3.6–4.4 litres Length: 3937 mm Broad: 1727 mm wheelbase: 2540 mm curb ...

  • Allard J2R (1953-1957)

    Race cars
    1950s
    Allard J2R (1953-1957)

    Allard J2R Production period: 1953 to 1957 Class: race car Body versions: Roadster Engines: Gasoline 5.4 litres Length: 12ft 6in (381 cm) Width: 5ft 1 lin (180 cm) Height: 2ft ...

  • Allard K2 (1950-1952)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Allard K2 (1950-1952)

    Allard K2 From 1950 to 1952. Length 3710 mm / 146.1 in Width 1730 mm / 68.1 in Height 1190 mm / 46.9 in Wheelbase 2690 mm / 105.9 in The Allard K2 is a 2-seater sports car ...

  • Allard K3 (1952-1955)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Allard K3 (1952-1955)

    Allard K3 Form 1952 to 1955 Sixty-two examples produced from 1952 to 1955 they were Exported to America as a potential "Corvette slayer" Dodge dealers had been clamoring for, it ...

  • Allard L (1946-1950)

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    Sports Cars
    1940s
    Allard L (1946-1950)

    Allard L From 1946 to 1950 The L is a 4-seater sports which was produced from 1946 to 1950. It was on a 112 inch wheelbase and available with a choice of 3,622cc Ford V8 or ...

  • Allard M2 M2X (1951-1952)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Allard M2 M2X (1951-1952)

    Allard M2 M2X car range and history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer Allard Production 1951 to 1952 Class sports car Top speed 136 km/h Body and chassis Body styles ...

  • Allard P1 (1949-1952)

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    Sports Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Allard P1 (1949-1952)

    Allard P1 From 1949 to 1952 Manufacturer Allard Motor Company Production 1949 - 1952 Predecessor none Successor Allard P2 Body style 2-door saloon Engine 3,622 cc V-8 side-valve ...

  • Allard P2 (1949 to 1955)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Allard P2 (1949 to 1955)

    Allard P2 from 1952 to 1955 Allard P2 Monte Carlo The P2 Monte Carlo was a 2-door saloon variant of the K3, produced from 1952 to 1955. It utilised a wood frame with aluminium ...

  • Allard Palm Beach (1952-1959)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Allard Palm Beach (1952-1959)

    Allard Palm Beach Built. London, England, 1952 to 1959 The Allard Palm Beach is a small British roadster built by Allard Motor Company between 1952 and 1959 The Clapham-based ...

  • Allard Safari (1952-1953)

    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Allard Safari (1952-1953)

    Allard Safari Production period: 1952 to 1953 Class : Luxury car Body versions : station wagon Engines: Petrol : 3.6 litres (62.5 kW) Length: 16 ft. 0 in Width: 5 ft, 10 in. ...

  • Allen (1958-1972)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s

    John Allen & Sons Ltd Commercial vehicle manufacturer Oxford, England c1958-1972 John Allen & Sons Ltd, Oxford, was established in 1913. Towards end of the 1950s the company ...

  • Alta (1929)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s
    Alta (1929)

    Alta racing car History The Alta Car and Engineering Company was a British sports and racing car manufacturer, commonly known simply as Alta. Their cars contested five FIA World ...

  • Alvis History (1919-)

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    Manufacturers
    1910s
    Alvis History (1919-)

    Alvis Car History From 1919 Early history The original company, T.G. John and Company Ltd., was founded in 1919 by Thomas George John (1880 – 1946). Its first products were ...

  • Alvis TA 14 (1946-1950)

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    Luxury Cars
    1940s
    Alvis TA 14 (1946-1950)

    Alvis TA 14 From 1946 to 1950 Manufacturer Alvis Cars Production 1946–1950 3311 produced Predecessor Alvis 12/70 Successor Alvis TA 21 Body style 4-door saloon 2-door drophead ...

  • Alvis TA 21 (1950-1953)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Alvis TA 21 (1950-1953)

    Alvis TA 21 From 1950 to 1953 Manufacturer Alvis Cars Production 1950–1953 1316 produced Predecessor Alvis TA 14 Successor Alvis TC 21 Body style 4-door saloon 2-door drophead ...

  • Alvis TA 350 (1955)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1950s
    Alvis TA 350 (1955)

    Alvis TA 350 car history Presentation Year: 1955 Make: Alvis Type : prototype Body design : 4 door saloon Engine: Petrol V8 The Alvis TA 350 was a prototype of the British car ...

  • Alvis TB 14 (1950)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Alvis TB 14 (1950)

    Alvis TB 14 From 1950 Manufacturer Alvis Cars Production 1950 100 produced Successor Alvis TB 21 Body style 2 door sports Layout FR layout Engine Alvis 1892 cc Straight-4 ...

  • Alvis TB 21 (1951)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Alvis TB 21 (1951)

    Alvis TB 21 From 1951 Manufacturer Alvis Cars Production 1951 31 produced Predecessor Alvis TB 14 Body style 2 door sports Layout FR layout Engine Alvis 2993 cc Straight-6 ...

  • Alvis TC 108G (1955-1958)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Alvis TC 108G (1955-1958)

    Alvis TC 108G From 1955 to 1958 Manufacturer Alvis Cars Production 1955–1958 37 produced Predecessor Alvis TC 21 Successor Alvis TD 21 Body style 2 door saloon Layout FR layout ...

  • Alvis TC 21 100 (1953-1955)

    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Alvis TC 21 100 (1953-1955)

    Alvis TC 21 and TC 21/100 "Grey Lady" Manufacturer Alvis Cars Production 1953 to 1955 Class Luxury car Produced 7576 Body style 4-door saloon 2-door drophead Layout FR layout ...

  • Alvis TD 21 (1958-1963)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Alvis TD 21 (1958-1963)

    Alvis TD 21 Manufacturer Alvis Cars Type Luxury car Production 1958–1963 Produced 1070 Body style 2 door saloon, Drophead coupé Layout FR layout Engine Alvis 3.0 L Straight-6 ...

  • Annis (1958-1959)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s

    Annis & Co Ltd Commercial vehicle manufacturer Hayes. Middlesex England 1958-1959 Heavy hauliers Annis & Co Ltd Hayes. Middlesex. constructed two special 6 x 4 tractors based on ...

  • Armstrong Hurricane (1946-1953)

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    Luxury Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Armstrong Hurricane (1946-1953)

    Armstrong Siddele Hurricane From 1946 to 1953 Manufacturer Armstrong Siddeley Motors Production 1946–1953 2606 made Body style four seat drophead coupé Engine 1991 or 2309 cc ...

  • Armstrong Lancaster (1946-1953)

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    Luxury Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Armstrong Lancaster (1946-1953)

    Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster From 1945 to 1953 Manufacturer Armstrong Siddeley Motors Production 1945–1952 3597 made Predecessor Armstrong Siddeley 16hp Successor Armstrong ...

  • Armstrong Sapphire 234 (1955-1958)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Armstrong Sapphire 234 (1955-1958)

    Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 234 From 1955 to 1958 Production 1955–1958 803 made Body style FR layout 4-door saloon Engine 2,290 cc Straight-4 Transmission Manual with optional ...

  • Armstrong Sapphire 236 (1955-1958)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Armstrong Sapphire 236 (1955-1958)

    Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 236 From 1955 to 1958 Production 1955–1957 603 made Predecessor Whitley Body style FR layout 4-door saloon Engine 2,310 cc Straight-6 Transmission ...

  • Armstrong Sapphire 346 (1953-1958)

    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Armstrong Sapphire 346 (1953-1958)

    Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 Production 1953–1958 7,697 made Body style FR layout 4-door saloon limousine Engine 3,435 cc Straight-6 Wheelbase 114 in (2,896 mm) 133 inches ...

  • Armstrong Siddeley History

    Manufacturers
    1910s
    Armstrong Siddeley History

    Armstrong Siddeley Car History Great Britain Industry Motor cars Aircraft engines Light engineering Fate Merged with Hawker Aircraft (1935) Merged with Bristol Aero Engines ...

  • Armstrong Star Sapphire (1958-1960)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Armstrong Star Sapphire (1958-1960)

    Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire From 1958 to 1960 Manufacturer Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited at Bristol Siddeley Engines Limited, Coventry Production 1958–1960 980 made Body ...

  • Armstrong Whitley 18 (1949-1954)

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    Luxury Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Armstrong Whitley 18 (1949-1954)

    Armstrong Siddeley Whitley From 1949 to 1954 Manufacturer Armstrong Siddeley Motors Production 1949–1954 4321 made Predecessor Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster Successor Armstrong ...

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