British Automotive from the 1970s

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  • Leyland National (1971-1985)

    Bus Coach
    1970s 1980s
    Leyland National (1971-1985)

    Leyland National Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle type bus Production period 1971-1985 engine Diesel engine in the rear power 119 kW length 10.3 or 11.3 m ...

  • Leyland Olympian (1979-1993)

    Bus Coach
    1970s 1980s 1990s
    Leyland Olympian (1979-1993)

    Leyland Olympian Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle design type double-decker bus Production period 1979 to 1993 engine Diesel engines : Leyland 11.1 liters ...

  • Leyland Panther (1964-1971)

    Bus Coach
    1960s 1970s
    Leyland Panther (1964-1971)

    Leyland Panther Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle design type Bus Production period 1964 to 1971 The Leyland Panther was a Leyland Motors bus and Coach ...

  • Leyland Victory 2 (1967-1987)

    Bus Coach
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Leyland Victory 2 (1967-1987)

    Leyland Victory 2 Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle design type Bus Production period 1967 to 1987 The Leyland Victory 2 was a Leyland Motors bus produced ...

  • Lola T210 (1970)

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    Race cars
    1970s
    Lola T210 (1970)

    Lola T210 race car Overview Manufacturer Lola Production 1970 Class Race car Engine Cosworth FVC Transmission 5 speed The Lola T210 was a sports car prototype developed in 1970 ...

  • Lola T280 (1971)

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    Race cars
    1970s
    Lola T280 (1971)

    Lola T280 race car Manufacturer: Lola Production period: 1971 Class : race car Body versions : Open Engines: Gasoline 2,993 cc The Lola T280 was a sports race ...

  • Lotus 47 (1967-1971)

    Race cars
    1960s 1970s
    Lotus 47 (1967-1971)

    Lotus 47 Europa Race Car Constructor: Lotus Class Race Car Years 1967 to 1971 Designer: Colin Chapman Engine: Ford/Rover The Lotus 47 was a race car based on the Lotus ...

  • Lotus Eclat (1974-1982)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Lotus Eclat (1974-1982)

    Lotus Eclat 1974 to 1982 Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 1974–1982 Successor Lotus Excel Class Sports car Body style 2-door coupe Engine 2.0L Lotus 907 Slant Four or 2.2L ...

  • Lotus Elan Plus 2 (1967-1975)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Lotus Elan Plus 2 (1967-1975)

    Lotus Elan Plus 2 1967 to 1975 Overview Production 1967–1975 Body and chassis Body style 2-door coupé Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Powertrain Engine 1,557 cc Lotus ...

  • Lotus Elan S1 S2 (1962-1964)

    Sports Cars
    1960s
    Lotus Elan S1 S2 (1962-1964)

    Lotus Elan S1 and S2 Overview Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 1962–1964 Assembly Hethel, England Body and chassis Body style 2-door roadster Layout Front-engine, ...

  • Lotus Elite Type 75 & 83 (1974-1982)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s

    Lotus Elite Types 75 and 83 1974 to 1982 Overview Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 1974–1982 2535 made Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style 2-door station wagon Related ...

  • Lotus Esprit S1 (1976-1979)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Lotus Esprit S1 (1976-1979)

    Lotus Esprit S1 First generation 1976 to 1979 Overview Production 1976–1979 Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro Powertrain Engine 2.0 L type 907 I4 Dimensions Wheelbase 96 in ...

  • Lotus Esprit S2 (1978-1981)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Lotus Esprit S2 (1978-1981)

    Lotus Esprit S2 1978 to 1981 Overview Production 1978–1981 Powertrain Engine 2.0 L type 907 I4 2.2 L type 912 I4 A series of improvements made to the Esprit during its initial ...

  • Lotus Europa (1966-1975)

    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Lotus Europa (1966-1975)

    Lotus Europa Production period: 1966 to 1975 Class : sports car Body versions : Coupe Engines: Gasoline 1.47-1.57 liters The Lotus Europa is a built from late 1966 to mid-1975 a ...

  • 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 ...

  • Lotus Seven S4 (1970-1972)

    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Lotus Seven S4 (1970-1972)

    Lotus Seven 1970 to 1972 Overview Manufacturer Lotus Cars Class Sports car Production 1970 to 1972 Assembly Hethel, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom,Martínez, Argentina Designer ...

  • Lynx Engineering (1968-)

    Manufacturers
    1960s
    Lynx Engineering (1968-)

    Lynx Engineering Automotive Car manufacturer of the United Kingdom Lynx is a British car brand often closely related to Jaguar Since it was founded in 1968. History The company ...

  • Magna Lightspeed (1972-1988)

    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Magna Lightspeed (1972-1988)

    Magna Sport -Lightspeed Panels Automotive kit Car manufacturer of United Kingdom From 1972 to 1988. Magna Sport , previously Lightspeed Panels , was a British manufacturer of kit ...

  • Mallalieu (1974-1981)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Mallalieu (1974-1981)

    Mallalieu Engineering Limited Former Automobile Manufacturers Abingdon , Oxfordshire UK from 1974 to 1981 Mallalieu Engineering Limited was a British manufacturer ...

  • Manta KMR (1969-2011)

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    Manufacturers
    1960s
    Manta KMR (1969-2011)

    Manta Ray (KMR Beach Buggies) Automotive Manufacturer of Great Britain from 1969 to 2011. Manta was a British kit car brand from various companys over the years. History ...

  • March 701 (1970-1971)

    Registered
    Race cars
    1970s
    March 701 (1970-1971)

    March 701 F1 car history Constructor: march Type: Race car Body F1 single seat Engine: Cosworth DFV The March 701 is a British Formula One racing car , designed by March ...

  • Marcos Mantis (1968-)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1960s
    Marcos Mantis (1968-)

    Marcos Mantis (from 1968) The original Marcos Mantis is a sports car produced by the British car company Marcos. It was formally introduced in 1968 though production appears to ...

  • MCA (1983-1996)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    MCA (1983-1996)

    MCA (Bezzi Cars) Bezzi Cars (MCA) was a British kit car brand from the 1980s and 1990s. The brand name was MCA. History The Italian Aurelio Bezzi founded in 1983 the ...

  • 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 1100 1300 Mark II (1967-1971)

    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    MG 1100 1300 Mark II (1967-1971)

    MG 1100 and 1300 Mark II (BMC ADO16) Production: 1967 to 1971 Class: Motor Car Engine: 1.1 L-1.3 L Wheel base: 93.50 in, 2,375 mm Overall length: 60.35 in, 1,533 mm Overall ...

  • 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 MGB GT (1965-1980)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    MG MGB GT (1965-1980)

    MGB GT 1965 to 1980 Production 1965–1980 125,282 made Body style 2-door hatchback coupé Engine 1,798 cc (1.8 l) I4 Wheelbase 2,312 mm (91.0 in) Length 3,886 mm (153.0 in) 4,019 ...

  • MG MGB GT V8 (1973-1976)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1970s
    MG MGB GT V8 (1973-1976)

    MGB GT V8 1973 to 1976 Production 1973–1976 2,591 made Body style 2-door coupe Engine 3,528 cc (3.5 l) Rover V8 MG began offering the MGB GT V8 in 1973 utilising the ubiquitous ...

  • MG MGB Roadster MKI (1962-1967)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1960s
    MG MGB Roadster MKI (1962-1967)

    MGB Roadster 1962 to 1980 Production 1962–1980 399,070 made Body style 2-door roadster Engine 1,798 cc (1.8 l) I4 Wheelbase 2,312 mm (91.0 in) Length 3,886 mm (153.0 in) 4,019 mm ...

  • MG MGB Roadster MKII (1967-1972)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    MG MGB Roadster MKII (1967-1972)

    MGB Roadster 1962 to 1980 Production 1967–1972 Body style 2-door roadster Engine 1,798 cc (1.8 l) I4 Wheelbase 2,312 mm (91.0 in) Length 3,886 mm (153.0 in) 4,019 mm (158.2 in) ...

  • MG MGB Roadster MKIII (1972-1980)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1970s
    MG MGB Roadster MKIII (1972-1980)

    MGB Roadster MKIII Production 1972–1980 Body style 2-door roadster Engine 1,798 cc (1.8 l) I4 Wheelbase 2,312 mm (91.0 in) Length 3,886 mm (153.0 in) 4,019 mm (158.2 in) rubber ...

  • MG Midget (1961-1980)

    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    MG Midget (1961-1980)

    MG Midget Mk1 to Mk3 Manufacturer MG BMC Type Sports Body type Roadster Production from 1961 to 1980 The Midget is a small sports car produced by MG between 1961 and 1980 , ...

  • Micron (1968-1973)

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    Manufacturers
    1960s
    Micron (1968-1973)

    Micron cars Automotive manufacturer of Great Britain from 1968 to 1973. Micron Cars was a British manufacturer of kit car automobiles from the late 1960s to the early 70s . ...

  • Midas Cars (1978-)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Midas Cars (1978-)

    Midas Cars Automotive Car manufacturer of United Kingdom Midas Cars Ltd. is a British automobile manufacturer that has been producing kit cars since 1978 History Preivosly ...

  • Mini Cooper Mk I (1961-1967)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1960s
    Mini Cooper Mk I (1961-1967)

    Mini Cooper MK I Manufacturer British Leyland Also called Austin Mini Moke Morris Mini Moke BMC Mini Moke (Military version)Leyland Moke (Australia) Production 1961 to 1967 ...

  • Modena (1975-)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Modena (1975-)

    Team Modena (Modena Wycombe Ltd) Automotive manufacturer of High Wycombe, England;United Kingdom From 1975 on. Modena Wycombe Ltd. (Team Modena) is a car workshop and a car ...

  • Morris 1100 MKI (1962-1967)

    Registered
    Motor Cars
    1960s
    Morris 1100 MKI (1962-1967)

    Morris 1100 Overview Production 1962–1971 801,966 units Powertrain Engine 1.1 L A-Series I4 1.3 L A-Series I4 Chronology Successor Austin Allegro The BMC ADO16 (Amalgamated ...

  • Morris Marina (1971-1980)

    Motor Cars
    1970s
    Morris Marina (1971-1980)

    Morris Marina 1971 to 1980 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland Also called Austin Marina Leyland Marina (Australia) Morris 1700 Production 1971–1980 Assembly Cowley, Oxford, ...

  • Morris Oxford VI (1961-1971)

    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Morris Oxford VI (1961-1971)

    Morris Oxford VI Overview Production 1961 to 1971 Produced 208,823 Class Motor car Body style 4-door saloon 4-door estate Related Austin A60 Cambridge Riley 4/72 Engine 1622 cc ...

  • Mosquito (1974-1977)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Mosquito (1974-1977)

    Mosquito (Mosquito Cars) Automotive manufacturer of Oxfordshire.Great Britain from 1974 to 1987. Mosquito was a British kit car brand from the mid 70s to the 1980s. History ...

  • Mumford (1973-1999)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Mumford (1973-1999)

    Mumford Engineering Automotive manufacturer of Salford , Greater Manchester.Great Britain from 1973 to 1999. Mumford Engineering Limited was a British manufacturer of kit ...

  • NG Findhorn (1979-2012)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1970s
    NG Findhorn (1979-2012)

    NG (Findhorn Cars) Automotive manufacturer of Great Britain from 1979 to 2012. NG was a British replica kit car brand under various names such as Findhorn cars from the late ...

  • Nimrod (1972-1988)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Nimrod (1972-1988)

    Nimrod (Talbott Alternative Car Company) Kit Car manufacturer of Great Britain from 1972 to 1988. Nimrod was a British kit car brand that started in the 1970s. History Mike Jupp ...

  • Nova Cars (1978-1990)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Nova Cars (1978-1990)

    Nova Sports cars Ltd Automotive manufacturer of Yorkshire.Great Britain from 1978 to 1990. Nova Cars was a British kit car automaker, which was from 1978 to 1990 in Mirfield ...

  • Opus (1966-1972)

    Manufacturers
    1960s
    Opus (1966-1972)

    Opus (HSP Motor Co) Automotive manufacturer of Great Britain from 1966 to 1972. Opus was a British kit car brand from the mid 1960s to the early 70s. History The company Rob ...