British Automotive from the 1950s

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  • Leyland Atlantean AN (1958-1986)

    Bus Coach
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Leyland Atlantean AN (1958-1986)

    Leyland Atlantean AN type Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors design type double-decker bus Production period 1958 to 1986 engine Leyland O.600 / O.680 / O.690 length 30 ft = 9.14 m ...

  • Leyland Atlantean PDR (1958-1972)

    Registered
    Bus Coach
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Leyland Atlantean PDR (1958-1972)

    Leyland Atlantean PDR1 / PDR2 bus history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer: Leyland Motors Production: 1958 to 1972 Class: Commercial vehicle Total production: 6,000 plus ...

  • Leyland Leopard (1959-1982)

    Bus Coach
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Leyland Leopard (1959-1982)

    Leyland Leopard Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle Type bus Production period 1959 to 1982 Engine 11.1 litres The Leyland Leopard was a bus chassis of the ...

  • Leyland Olympian MCW (1954-1958)

    Bus Coach
    1950s
    Leyland Olympian MCW (1954-1958)

    Leyland MCW Olympian Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle Type service bus Production period 1954 to 1958 engine Leyland O350H 6-cylinder diesel power 69 kW (94 ...

  • Leyland Royal Tiger (1950-1955)

    Bus Coach
    1950s
    Leyland Royal Tiger (1950-1955)

    Leyland Royal Tiger Bus Manufacturer Leyland motors limited Class Commercial vehicle Production 1950 to 1955 Type Bus Chassis single-decker,bus,coach Engine 9.8 l diesel Length ...

  • Lloyd 650 (1946-1950)

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    Sports Cars
    1940s
    Lloyd 650 (1946-1950)

    Lloyd 650 (1946 to 1950) Manufacturer Lloyd Cars Ltd Production 1946-1950 Predecessor Lloyd 350 Successor none Body style 2-door 2/4-seat roadster Engine 654 cc Lloyd 2-stroke ...

  • Lloyd History (1936-1951)

    Manufacturers
    1930s
    Lloyd History (1936-1951)

    Lloyd Cars Ltd History Industry Automotive Founded 1936 Defunct 1951 Headquarters Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England The Lloyd Cars Ltd. was a British company from Grimsby ...

  • Lotus 11 (1956-1958)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Lotus 11 (1956-1958)

    Lotus Eleven 1956 to 1958 Overview Manufacturer Lotus cars Production 1956–1958 Body and chassis Class Sports car Layout FR layout Powertrain Engine Coventry-Climax FWA (1098 cc) ...

  • Lotus 17 (1959-1963)

    Race cars
    1950s 1960s
    Lotus 17 (1959-1963)

    Lotus 17 Race Car Class Race Car Constructor Lotus Chassis Aluminum frame reinforced Suspension (front) Single with double wishbones Suspension (rear) single struts Engine ...

  • Lotus Elite (1958-1963)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Lotus Elite (1958-1963)

    Lotus Elite 1958 to 1963 Overview Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 1958–1963 Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style 2-door coupé Powertrain Engine 1.2 L Coventry Climax ...

  • Lotus Mark III (1951)

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    Race cars
    1950s
    Lotus Mark III (1951)

    Lotus Mark III 1951 Lotus Mark III was a single-seater sports car built by Colin Chapman as a 750 Racer. In 1951, Chapman began to focus on a car for road racing, rather than ...

  • Lotus Mark IV (1952)

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    Race cars
    1950s
    Lotus Mark IV (1952)

    Lotus Mark IV (1952) Lotus Mark IV was a trials car by Colin Chapman built on an Austin 7 chassis. Chapman’s success at building trials cars brought another previous customer, ...

  • Lotus Mark IX (1954-1955)

    Registered
    Race cars
    1950s
    Lotus Mark IX (1954-1955)

    Lotus Mark IX 1954 to 1955 Overview Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 1954–1955 Designer Colin Chapman Body and chassis Class Sports racing car Body style Roadster Layout Front ...

  • Lotus Mark VI (1952-1957)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Lotus Mark VI (1952-1957)

    Lotus Mark VI 1952 to 1957 Overview Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 1952–1957 Designer Colin Chapman Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style Roadster Related Ford Prefect ...

  • Lotus Mark VIII (1954)

    Registered
    Race cars
    1950s
    Lotus Mark VIII (1954)

    Lotus Mark VIII (1954) The Lotus Mark VIII car was Colin Chapman’s first fully enclosed aerodynamic design. Chapman's basic requirements for the design were for a car of 1100 lbs ...

  • Lotus Seven (1957-1972)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Lotus Seven (1957-1972)

    Lotus Seven 1957 to 1972 Overview Manufacturer Lotus Cars Also called Lotus 7 Production 1957 to 1972 Assembly Hethel, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom,Martínez, Argentina ...

  • Marauder (1950-1952)

    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Marauder (1950-1952)

    Marauder Cars History Manufacturer Marauder Cars Production 1950–1952 15 made Body style 2-door convertible 2-door coupé Engine Rover 2103 cc straight 6 (A model) 2392 cc (100 ...

  • Meadows Frisky History (1957-1961)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Meadows Frisky History (1957-1961)

    Frisky Henry Meadows (Vehicles) Limited Car manufacturer of Great Britain from 1957 to 1961. Frisky was a British car brand in the mid part of the 20th century. History The ...

  • Meadows Frisky Prototype (1957)

    Concept & Prototype
    1950s
    Meadows Frisky Prototype (1957)

    Meadows Frisky Prototype Manufacturer: Meadows Years of production: 1957 Built: 2 Class: Prototype Engine: 250 c.c. Wheelbase: 5 ft. length: 9ft. 8in width: 4ft. 8in Dry weight: ...

  • Meadows Frisky Sport (1957-1961)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Meadows Frisky Sport (1957-1961)

    Meadows Frisky Frisky Sport Manufacturer: Meadows Years of production: 1953 to 1961 Class: Sports car Engine: 324 c.c. Wheelbase: 5 ft. length: 9 ft 1 1/2 in. width: 4 ft. 7 ...

  • MG 1100 (1963-1967)

    Motor Cars
    1960s
    MG 1100 (1963-1967)

    MG 1100 ADO16 Mark I Overview Production 1962 to 1968 Produced 124,860 units Engine 1.1 L A-Series I4 Wheel base 93.50 in, 2375 mm Overall length 146.75 in, 3727 mm Overall width ...

  • MG History (1924-2005)

    Manufacturers
    1920s
    MG History (1924-2005)

    MG cars History Automotive manufacturer of the United Kingdom From 1924 to 2005. MG was a famous British car brand with a long history,owned by the MG Rover Group until 2005. ...

  • MG Magnette Mark III (1959-1961)

    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s
    MG Magnette Mark III (1959-1961)

    Magnette Mark III Production 1959 to 1961 Class Motor Car Related Morris Oxford V Riley 4/68 Austin A55 Cambridge Wolseley 15/60 Engine 1.5 L B-Series I4 Wheelbase 2,521 mm ...

  • MG Magnette ZA (1953-1956)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s
    MG Magnette ZA (1953-1956)

    MG Magnette ZA Production 1953 to 1956 Designer Gerald Palmer Engine 1.5 L B-Series I4 Transmission 4-speed manual Wheelbase 2,591 mm (102.0 in) Length 4,267 mm (168.0 in) Width ...

  • MG Magnette ZB (1956-1958)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s
    MG Magnette ZB (1956-1958)

    MG Magnette ZB Production 1956-1958 Engine 1.5 L BMC B-Series I4 The ZA was replaced by the Magnette ZB that was announced on 12 October 1956.Power was increased to 64 hp (48 kW) ...

  • MG MGA (1955–1962)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    MG MGA (1955–1962)

    MG MGA (1955 to 1962) Overview Manufacturer MG Cars Production 1955–62 101,081 made Assembly Abingdon, England Enfield, NSW, Australia Body and chassis Class Sports car ...

  • MG TC (1945-1950)

    Sports Cars
    1940s
    MG TC (1945-1950)

    MG TC Production period: 1945 to 1950 Body versions: Roadster Engines: Gasoline engine: 1.25 litres (40 kW) Length: 3556 mm Width: 1422 mm Wheelbase: 2388 mm Curb weight: 833 kg ...

  • MG TD (1950-1953)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    MG TD (1950-1953)

    MG TD Production period: 1950-1953 Body versions : Roadster Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.25 liters (40-42 kW) Length: 3683 mm Width: 1492 mm Height: 1346 mm Wheelbase : 2388 mm ...

  • MG TF (1953-1955)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1950s
    MG TF (1953-1955)

    MG TF and TF 1500 Production period: 1953-1955 Body versions : Roadster Engines: Gasoline : 1.25-1.5 liters (42-46 kW) Length: 3734 mm Width: 1518 mm Height: Wheelbase : 2388 mm ...

  • MG Y-type (1947-1953)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1940s 1950s
    MG Y-type (1947-1953)

    MG Y-type (1947 to 1953) \ Overview Manufacturer MG Car Company Production 1947–53 8,336 built, all models Body and chassis Class sports saloon tourer Dimensions Wheelbase ...

  • Microplas (1954-1959)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Microplas (1954-1959)

    Microplas (Micron Plastics) Kit Car manufacturer of Rickmansworth , Hertfordshire.Great Britain from 1955 to 1959. Micron Plastics was a British manufacturer of kit ...

  • Mini Mark I (1959-1967)

    Registered
    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Mini Mark I (1959-1967)

    Mini Mark I From 1959 to 1967 Manufacturer British Motor Corporation Also called Austin Seven Austin Mini Morris Mini Morris 850 Production 1959–1967 Assembly Longbridge, ...

  • Morgan 4/4 Overview (1936-)

    Sports Cars
    1930s
    Morgan 4/4 Overview (1936-)

    Morgan 4/4 Overview 1936-Present Manufacturer Morgan Motor Company Production 1936-date Class Front mid-engined Sports car Body style 2-door roadster Engine see text Related ...

  • Morgan Plus 4 Vanguard (1950-1953)

    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Morgan Plus 4 Vanguard (1950-1953)

    Morgan Plus 4 (Standard Vanguard engine) Manufacturer Morgan Motor Company Production 1950 to 1953 Assembly Malvern, Worcestershire, England Class Sports car Body style 2-door ...

  • Morris Cowley 1200 (1953-1956)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Morris Cowley 1200 (1953-1956)

    Morris Cowley 1200 1953 to 1956 Overview Production 1954–1956 17,413 produced Body and chassis Related Morris Oxford Series II Powertrain Engine 1.2 L B-Series Straight-4 ohv ...

  • Morris Cowley 1500 (1956-1958)

    Registered
    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Morris Cowley 1500 (1956-1958)

    Morris Cowley 1500 (1956 to 1958) Overview Production 1956–1958 4623 produced Body and chassis Related Morris Oxford Series III Powertrain Engine 1.5 L B-Series Straight-4 On 12 ...

  • Morris FE (1955-1959)

    lorries Trucks
    1950s
    Morris FE (1955-1959)

    Morris FE Truck Production period: 1955-1959 Type: commercial vehicle Body Truck,custom body Engines: Gasoline,diesel The Morris FE was a 5 and 7 ton truck manufactured by Morris ...

  • Morris FV (1948-1955)

    lorries Trucks
    1940s 1950s
    Morris FV (1948-1955)

    Morris FV Truck Manufacturer: Morris Motor Company Production period: 1948 to 1955 Type: commercial vehicle Body: Truck,Box van,flatbed,custom body The Morris FV was a 5 ton ...

  • Morris Isis Series I (1955–1956)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Morris Isis Series I (1955–1956)

    Morris Isis Series I 1955 to 1956 Overview Manufacturer BMC Production 1955–1956 8541 made Assembly United Kingdom Victoria Park, Australia Body and chassis Body style 4-door ...

  • Morris Isis Series II (1956–1958)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Morris Isis Series II (1956–1958)

    Morris Isis Series II 1956 to 1958 Overview Manufacturer BMC Production 1956–1958 3614 made Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon 2-door estate car Powertrain Engine 2.6 L ...

  • Morris LD Van (1952-1968)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1950s 1960s
    Morris LD Van (1952-1968)

    Morris BMC LD Van Manufacturer: Morris BMC Type: commercial vehicle Production period: 1952 to 1968 Body: Box van , minibus Engines: Gasoline engine :2.2 liters (34 kW) Diesel ...

  • Morris Minor MM (1948-1953)

    Registered
    Motor Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Morris Minor MM (1948-1953)

    Morris Minor MM 1948 to 1953 Overview Production 1948–53; 250,962 produced Assembly Oxford, England Victoria Park, Australia Body and chassis Body style 2/4-door saloon 2-door ...

  • Morris Minor Series II (1952-1956)

    Registered
    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Morris Minor Series II (1952-1956)

    Morris Minor Series II 1952 to 1956 Overview Production 1952–56; 269,838 produced Assembly Oxford, England, Birmingham, England Victoria Park, Australia Body and chassis ...

  • Morris Oxford II (1954–1956)

    Registered
    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Morris Oxford II (1954–1956)

    Morris Oxford MKII 1954 to 1956 Overview Production 1954–1956 87,341 produced Assembly United Kingdom Australia Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon 2-door estate Related ...

  • Morris Oxford III (1956–1959)

    Registered
    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Morris Oxford III (1956–1959)

    Morris Oxford III 1956 to 1959 Overview Production 1956–1959 58,117 produced inc. Series IV; still made in India as Hindustan Ambassador Assembly United Kingdom Australia Body ...

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