British Automotive from the 1970s

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  • ABC (1969-1973)

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    Manufacturers
    1960s
    ABC (1969-1973)

    ABC (Car Body Craft) Automotive manufacturer of Brierley Hill, Birmingham.Great Britain from 1969 to 1973. Auto Body Craft was a British manufacturer of 3 wheel automobiles from ...

  • AC 3000ME (1979-1984)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    AC 3000ME (1979-1984)

    AC 3000ME Production (1979 to 1984) Body style 2-door mid-engined sports car Engine 2994 cc V6 Transmission 5-speed manual all-synchromesh Wheelbase 90.5 in (2,299 mm) Length 157 ...

  • AC 428 Frua (1965-1973)

    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    AC 428 Frua (1965-1973)

    AC Frua 428 Manufacturer AC Cars Production 1965 to 1973 Class GT Sports Car Body Coupé, Convertible Engine 6.9-7 litre V8 Transmission 4-speed manual 3 speed automatic Wheelbase ...

  • 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 ...

  • AEC 690 (1964-1971)

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    lorries Trucks
    1960s 1970s
    AEC 690 (1964-1971)

    AEC 690 Truck Manufacturer AEC Production 1964 to 1971 Class Commercial Body style Truck/dumptruck Engine 6 cylinders Wheelbase 12 ft. 8 in. Length 24 ft. The AEC 690 was a 6 x 4 ...

  • 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 Swift (1964-1974)

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    Bus Coach
    1960s 1970s
    AEC Swift (1964-1974)

    AEC Swift Bus Manufacturer AEC Production 1964 to 1974 Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,single-decker Engine 6 cylinders Wheelbase 18ft 6in Length 36 ft. The AEC Swift ...

  • AF (1971-1980)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    AF (1971-1980)

    AF (AT Fraser Limited) Car manufacturer of Marlborough , Wiltshire.Great Britain from 1971 to 1980. AF , previously Antique Automobiles Limited and AT Fraser Limited , was ...

  • Ailsa ( 1968-1979)

    Manufacturers
    1960s
    Ailsa ( 1968-1979)

    Ailsa Trucks Ltd Commercial vehicle manufacturer 1968 & 1973-1979 The first Ailsa was a prototype Tipper by Ailsa Trucks Ltd, Glasgow-based concessionaire for Volvo cab and ...

  • Albany (1971-1997)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Albany (1971-1997)

    Albany Car History Automotive manufacturer of Great Britain from 1971 to 1997. Albany veteran Look Car The Albany was an English automobile, manufactured by the Albany Motor ...

  • 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 ...

  • Anglebug (1971-1972)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Anglebug (1971-1972)

    Anglebug (Phil Haigh Auto's) Car manufacturer of Stockport , Greater Manchester.Great Britain from 1971 to 1972. Phil Haigh Auto's was a British manufacturer of automobiles in ...

  • Aquarius (1971-1972)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s

    Aquarius Beach Buggies Car manufacturer of Reading , Berkshire.Great Britain from 1971 to 1972. Aquarius Beach Buggies was a British manufacturer of kit car automobiles . History ...

  • Argyle (1970-1973)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Argyle (1970-1973)

    Argyle Motor Mfg Co Ltd Commercial vehicle manufacturer Scotland 1970-1973 The Argyle Motor Mfg Co Ltd was registered in 1968 by Argyle Diesel Electronics Ltd, East Kilbride, ...

  • Argyll Turbo (1976-1995)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Argyll Turbo (1976-1995)

    Argyll Turbo Cars Limited Automotive manufacturer of Lochgilphead , Scotland.Great Britain from 1976 to 1990. Argyll Turbo Cars Limited was a British manufacturer of sports ...

  • Arkley (1970-)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Arkley (1970-)

    Arkley Car History Barnet,London UK The Arkley is an English automobile that was manufactured by John Britten Garages workshops at Arkley in the London Borough of Barnet. The ...

  • Arrows A1 (1978-1979)

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    Race cars
    1970s
    Arrows A1 (1978-1979)

    Arrows A1 race car Manufacturer: Arrows Production period: 1978 to 1979 Class: Race car Body: F1 Engines: Gasoline V8 The Arrows A1 was a race vehicle of Arrows Grand Prix ...

  • Arrows History (1978-2002)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Arrows History (1978-2002)

    Arrows Grand Prix International Ltd. Race Car manufacturer of Leafield, England; Great Britain from 1978 to 2002. Arrows Grand Prix International was a British Formula 1 team ...

  • Arteesi (1977-1979)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s

    Arteesi Engineering Car manufacturer of Great Britain from 1977 to 1979. Arteesi Engineering was a British manufacturer of automobiles in the 1970s . History The company began in ...

  • Aston Martin Bulldog (1979)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1970s
    Aston Martin Bulldog (1979)

    Aston Martin Bulldog Manufacturer Aston Martin Ltd. Years 1979 Class Concept Body style 2-door coupe Engine 5,340 cc Transmission 5 speed fully synchronized Wheelbase 109.05 in, ...

  • Aston Martin DB6 MK II (1969-1971)

    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Aston Martin DB6 MK II (1969-1971)

    Aston Martin DB6 MK II Manufacturer Aston Martin Production 1969 to 1971 Class Sport Car Body style Grand tourer 2-door coupé 2+2 and Volante four-seat convertible Layout FR ...

  • Aston Martin DBS (1967-1972)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Aston Martin DBS (1967-1972)

    Aston Martin DBS Manufacturer Aston Martin Ltd. Production 1967–1972 787 produced Class Grand tourer Body style 2-door coupe Layout FR layout Engine 4.0 L DOHC I6 Transmission ...

  • Aston Martin DBS V8 (1969-1972)

    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Aston Martin DBS V8 (1969-1972)

    Aston Martin DBS V8 Manufacturer Aston Martin Ltd. Production 1969 to 1972 Built 408 Class sports car Body style Grand tourer 2-door coupe Layout FR layout Engine 4.0 L DOHC I6 ...

  • Aston Martin History

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    Manufacturers
    1910s
    Aston Martin History

    Aston Martin History Aston Martin Lagonda Limited History Type Private Industry Automobile manufacturing Founded London, (1913 (1913)) Founder(s) Lionel Martin Robert Bamford ...

  • Aston Martin Lagonda S1 (1974-1975)

    Luxury Cars
    1970s
    Aston Martin Lagonda S1 (1974-1975)

    Aston Martin Lagonda Series 1 Manufacturer Aston Martin Production 1974 to 1975 Class Luxury car Body style 4-door GT saloon Layout FR layout Engine 5.3 L V8 wheelbase: 2910mm ...

  • Aston Martin Lagonda Series 2-4 (1976-1990)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Aston Martin Lagonda Series 2-4 (1976-1990)

    Aston Martin Lagonda Manufacturer Aston Martin Production 1976 to 1990 Predecessor Lagonda Rapide Successor Aston Martin Rapide Class Luxury car Body style 4-door saloon Grand ...

  • Aston Martin V8 (1972-1989)

    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Aston Martin V8 (1972-1989)

    Aston Martin V8 Manufacturer Aston Martin Production 1972 to 1989 Produced 4,021 built (incl. Vantage & Volante) Assembly Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England, United ...

  • Aston Martin Vantage V8 (1977-1989)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Aston Martin Vantage V8 (1977-1989)

    Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1977 to 1989) Manufacturer Aston Martin Production 1977–1989 534 built 342 Saloon 192 Volante Successor Virage/V8 Vantage Class Grand tourer Body style ...

  • Atkinson (1907-1974)

    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Atkinson (1907-1974)

    Atkinson Vehicles Ltd. Preston, Lancashire, England. Atkinson Vehicles Limited was formed in 1907 in England with Commercial vehicles built over many years. History Atkinson ...

  • Austin 1100 1300 Mk II ADO16 (1967-1971)

    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Austin 1100 1300 Mk II ADO16 (1967-1971)

    Austin 1100 1300 BMC ADO16 Mark II Overview Manufacturer BMC British Leyland Production 1967–1971 Designer Sir Alec Issigonis Body and chassis Class Compact car Body style 4-door ...

  • Austin 1800 2200 Mk III (1972-1975)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s
    Austin 1800 2200 Mk III (1972-1975)

    Austin 1800 & 2200 Mk III 1964 to 1975 Overview Production 1964–1975 221,000 approx. Chronology Predecessor Austin Cambridge BMC ADO17 was the model code used by the British ...

  • Austin 3-Litre (1968-1971)

    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Austin 3-Litre (1968-1971)

    Austin 3-Litre 1968 to 1971 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland Production 1968–1971 9,992 made Body and chassis Class full-size car Body style 4-door saloon 5-door estate ...

  • Austin Allegro Mk 2 (1975–1979)

    Motor Cars
    1970s
    Austin Allegro Mk 2 (1975–1979)

    Austin Allegro Mk 2 (1975 to 1979) Dimensions Overall length: 3852 mm (152 in) Overall width: 1613 mm (63 in) Height: 1398 mm (55 in) Wheelbase: 2442 mm (96 in) Track: 1346 mm ...

  • Austin Allegro Mk1 (1973-1975)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s
    Austin Allegro Mk1 (1973-1975)

    Austin Allegro Mark 1 1973 to 1975 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland Motor Corporation Also called Vanden Plas 1500 Vanden Plas 1.5 Vanden Plas 1.7 Innocenti Regent ...

  • Austin Allegro mk3 (1979–1983)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Austin Allegro mk3 (1979–1983)

    Austin Allegro Mark 3 1979 to 1983 The Allegro 3, introduced at the end of 1979, used the "A-Plus" version of the 1.0 litre A-Series engine (developed for the forthcoming new ...

  • Austin Countryman 1100 1300 (1966-1974)

    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Austin Countryman 1100 1300 (1966-1974)

    Austin 1100-1300 Countryman Overview Manufacturer BMC British Leyland Production 1966 to 1974 Designer Sir Alec Issigonis Class Motor car Body style 2-door estate Layout Front ...

  • Austin FX4 Taxi (1958-1997)

    Specialized
    1950s
    Austin FX4 Taxi (1958-1997)

    Austin FX4 Taxi 1958 to 1997 Overview Manufacturer Austin, Carbodies, LTI Production 1958–97 Body and chassis Body style 2-door funeral 4-door saloon Dimensions Wheelbase ...

  • Austin Maxi (1969-1981)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Austin Maxi (1969-1981)

    Austin Maxi (1969 to 1981) Overview Manufacturer British Leyland Production 1969-1981 Designer Sir Alec Issigonis Body and chassis Body style 5-door hatchback Powertrain Engine ...

  • Austin-Healey History (1952-1972)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Austin-Healey History (1952-1972)

    Austin-Healey History Austin-Healey was a British sports car maker. The marque was established through a joint-venture arrangement, set up in 1952 between Leonard Lord of the ...

  • Austin-Healey Sprite Mk IV (1966-1971)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Austin-Healey Sprite Mk IV (1966-1971)

    Austin-Healey Sprite Mark IV 1966 to 1971 Overview Also called Austin Sprite Production 1966 to 1971 Produced 22,790 Body and chassis Related MG Midget MkIII Powertrain Engine ...

  • Austin-Morris 18-22 (1975)

    Motor Cars
    1970s
    Austin-Morris 18-22 (1975)

    Austin Morris 18-22 1975 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland Also called Austin & Morris, 1800 & 2200 Production March to September 1975 Designer Harris Mann Body and chassis ...

  • Baja (1969-1989)

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    Manufacturers
    1960s
    Baja (1969-1989)

    Baja Speed Buggies Ltd Automotive Manufacturer of Great Britain from 1969 to 1989. Baja was a British kit car brand under many diffrent company names over the years from the late ...

  • Beach Buggies (1971-1972)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s

    Beach Buggies of Southport Kit Car manufacturer of Southport , Lancashire,Great Britain from 1971 to 1972. Beach Buggies of Southport was a British manufacturer of kit ...

  • Beardalls (1971-1973)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Beardalls (1971-1973)

    Beardalls of Nottingham Car manufacturer of Great Britain from 1971 to 1973. Beardalls of Nottingham was a British company in the automotive and former automobile ...

  • Beaujangle (1971-1973)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Beaujangle (1971-1973)

    Beaujangle Enterprises Limited Car manufacturer of Manchester.Great Britain from 1971 to 1973. Beaujangle Sales Limited , previously Beaujangle Enterprises Limited , was ...