British Automotive from the 1970s

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  • Bedford History (1930-1986)

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    1930s
    Bedford History (1930-1986)

    Bedford Vehicles History Industry Automotive Fate Sold and renamed Successor(s) AWD Trucks Founded 1930 Defunct 1986 Headquarters Luton, United Kingdom Area served Worldwide ...

  • Bentley T-series T1 (1965-1977)

    Luxury Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Bentley T-series T1 (1965-1977)

    Bentley T-series T1 Manufacturer Bentley Motors (1931) Limited, Crewe, Cheshire Production 1965–1977 Class Full-size luxury car Body style 4-door saloon 2-door saloon 2-door ...

  • Bentley T-series T2 (1977-1980)

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    Luxury Cars
    1970s
    Bentley T-series T2 (1977-1980)

    Bentley T-series T2 Manufacturer Bentley Motors (1931) Limited, Crewe, Cheshire Production 1977–1980 Class Luxury car Body style 4-door saloon 2-door saloon 2-door convertible ...

  • Bilmar (1971-1972)

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    1970s
    Bilmar (1971-1972)

    Bilmar Engineering Automotive Manufacturer of Portland, Dorset Great Britain from 1971 to 1972. Bilmar Engineering was a British manufacturer of automobiles. The brand name ...

  • Biota (1969-1976)

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    1960s
    Biota (1969-1976)

    Biota Products Ltd.Automotive Manufacturer Dinnington , South Yorkshire,Great Britain from 1969 to 1976. The Biota Products Ltd. was a British kit car automaker ...

  • BL Mini Clubman 1275GT (1969-1980)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    BL Mini Clubman 1275GT (1969-1980)

    Mini Clubman and 1275GT 1969 to 1980 Overview Production 1969–1980 Assembly Longbridge, Birmingham, England Setúbal, Portugal, Petone, New Zealand Body and chassis Body style ...

  • BL Princess (1975-1978)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s
    BL Princess (1975-1978)

    British Leyland Princess 1975 to 1978 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland Also called Austin Princess (New Zealand) Production September 1975 - July 1978 Body and chassis Class ...

  • BL Princess 2 (1978-1981)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    BL Princess 2 (1978-1981)

    British Leyland Princess 2 1978 to 1981 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland Production July 1978 – November 1981 Body and chassis Class Large family car Body style 4-door ...

  • BM (1971-1972)

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    1970s

    BM Car Things Kit Car manufacturer of Basingstoke , Hampshire;Great Britain from 1971 to 1972. BM Car Things was a British manufacturer of automobiles in the 1970s.The brand name ...

  • BMC 350 EA (1968-1984)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    BMC 350 EA (1968-1984)

    BMC 345 350 420 440 EA vans history Manufacturer: BMC / Leyland Production period: 1968 to 1984 Type: commercial vehicle designs: Panel van , flatbed , minibus Engines: Gasoline ...

  • BMC ADO16 (1962-1974)

    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    BMC ADO16 (1962-1974)

    BMC ADO16 1100 1275 1300 Austin, Morris,Vanden Plas, Princess, MG, Wolseley, Riley, Kestrel, Innocenti IM3 1962 to 1974 Overview Manufacturer BMC British Leyland Production ...

  • BMC ADO17 (1964-1975)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    BMC ADO17 (1964-1975)

    BMC ADO17 1964 to 1975 Overview Manufacturer BMC, British Leyland Also called Austin Balanza Austin Freeway Austin Windsor Morris Monaco Production 1964–1975 Assembly United ...

  • BMC Mini Moke (1964-1993)

    Specialized
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    BMC Mini Moke (1964-1993)

    Mini Moke 1964 to 1993 Manufacturer BMC Leyland Australia British Leyland Portugal Cagiva Also called Austin Mini Moke Morris Mini Moke BMC Mini Moke (Military version)Leyland ...

  • Bond 875 (1965-1970)

    Microcars
    1960s
    Bond 875 (1965-1970)

    Bond 875 Manufacturer Bond Cars Ltd Production 1965-1970 3431 made Assembly Preston, UK Predecessor Bond Minicar Class microcar Body style 2-door saloon 2-door van Engine Rootes ...

  • Bond Bug (1970-1974)

    Microcars
    1970s
    Bond Bug (1970-1974)

    Bond Bug Manufacturer Bond Cars Ltd/Reliant Production 1970 to 1974 Built 2,270 made Assembly Tamworth, United Kingdom Class Motor Car Body style Microcar 1-door coupé Engine ...

  • Bond Equipe (1963-1970)

    Sports Cars
    1960s
    Bond Equipe (1963-1970)

    Bond Equipe Manufacturer Bond Cars Ltd Production 1963 to 1970 Produced 4,389 Assembly Preston, UK Class Sports car Body style 2-door saloon 2-door convertible Engine Triumph ...

  • Boydell Camill (1931-1976)

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    1930s
    Boydell Camill (1931-1976)

    Boydell & Co Ltd (Camill) Commercial vehicle manufacturer Gloucester England 1931-c1976 The Camill 4/10 was a fully-articlated 4 x 4 dump truck built by Boydell & Co Ltd, ...

  • Bristol 411 Series 1-5 (1969-1976)

    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Bristol 411 Series 1-5 (1969-1976)

    Bristol 411 Series 1-5 Manufacturer Bristol Cars Production 1969 to 1976 Produced 287 Class Sports Car Layout FR layout Engine 6,286 cc OHV V8 6,556 cc Transmission 3-speed ...

  • Bristol 412 (1975-1980)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Bristol 412 (1975-1980)

    Bristol 412 Manufacturer Bristol Cars Production 1975 to 1980 Predecessor Bristol 411 Class Convertible Layout FR layout Engine OHV V8 Related Bristol 603 The Bristol 412 is a ...

  • Bristol 603 Blenheim (1976-)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Bristol 603 Blenheim (1976-)

    Bristol Type 603 Blenheim From 1976 Manufacturer Bristol Cars Production 1976 onwards no production figures published Predecessor Bristol 411 Body style 2-door saloon Layout FR ...

  • Bristol 603 Brigand (1982-1994)

    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Bristol 603 Brigand (1982-1994)

    Bristol Type 603 Brigand Britannia From 1982 Manufacturer Bristol Cars Production 1982 to 1994 Body style 2-door saloon Layout FR layout Engine 5.2 or 5.9 litre V-8 Transmission ...

  • Bristol 603 S1 (1976-1978)

    Luxury Cars
    1970s
    Bristol 603 S1 (1976-1978)

    Bristol 603 S1 Production period: 1976 to 1978 Class: Luxury car Engines: 5.2–5.9 litres Length: 4910mm Broad: 1770mm Height: 1440mm wheelbase: 2900mm curb weight: 1690kg ...

  • Bristol History (1945-2011)

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    1940s
    Bristol History (1945-2011)

    Bristol Cars Limited history Type Private limited company Industry Automotive Founded 1945 (Bristol) Headquarters Bristol, United Kingdom Bristol Cars Limited is a manufacturer ...

  • British Cars

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    1900s
    British Cars

    British cars and History History and view by types and Decade of British vehicles

  • British Leyland History (1968-1986)

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    1960s
    British Leyland History (1968-1986)

    British Leyland History Industry Automotive Predecessor(s) British Motor Holdings (BMH) Leyland Motor Corporation (LMC) Successor(s) Rover Group Leyland DAF Founded 1968 Defunct ...

  • BRM P153 (1970-1972)

    Race cars
    1970s
    BRM P153 (1970-1972)

    BRM P153 F1 Manufacturer: British Racing Motors Production: 1970 to 1972 Class: race car Designer: Tony Southgate Body and chassis Body styles: F1 single seat Chassis/body: ...

  • BRM P160 (1971-1974)

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    Race cars
    1970s
    BRM P160 (1971-1974)

    BRM P160 F1 race car history BRM P160 F1 technical details Manufacturer: British Racing Motors Production: 1971 to 1974 Class: race car Designer: Tony Southgate Total production: ...

  • BRM P180 (1972)

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    Race cars
    1970s
    BRM P180 (1972)

    BRM P180 F1 race car BRM P180 F1 technical details Manufacturer: British Racing Motors Production: 1972 Class: race car Designer: Tony Southgate Total production: 2 (type-1 and ...

  • BRM P201 (1974-1975)

    Race cars
    1970s
    BRM P201 (1974-1975)

    BRM P201 F1 Manufacturer: B.R.M Production period: 1974 and 1975 Class : Race car Body versions : Open F1 Engines: V12 The BRM P201 was a Formula One racing car , built and used ...

  • BRM P207 (1977-1978)

    Race cars
    1970s
    BRM P207 (1977-1978)

    BRM P207 F1 Manufacturer: British Racing Motors Production: 1977 to 1978 Class: race car Designer: Len Terry Body styles: F1 single seat Drive: rear wheel drive Engine Type: V12 ...

  • Caterham 7 (1973-)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Caterham 7 (1973-)

    Caterham 7 From 1973 Manufacturer Caterham Cars Production 1973-present Predecessor Lotus Seven Class Sports car Body style open 2 seat Transmission Close Ratio 6 Speed or 5 ...

  • Caterham History (1974-)

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    1970s
    Caterham History (1974-)

    Caterham Cars Ltd History Type Private Limited Company Industry Automobiles Founded 1973 Founder(s) Graham Nearn Headquarters Caterham, Surrey, England Caterham Cars is a ...

  • Chevron History (1965-1983)

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    1960s
    Chevron History (1965-1983)

    Chevron Cars History Automotive Manufacturer of Great Britain from 1965 to 1983. Chevron was a British manufacturer of sports cars and racing cars. The brand of the British ...

  • Chrysler UK history (1970-1979)

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    1970s
    Chrysler UK history (1970-1979)

    Chrysler United Kingdom history Automotive Manufacturer of Ryton-on-Dunsmore , United Kingdom from 1970 to 1979. Chrysler United Kingdom was the British division of the ...

  • Clan Crusader (1971-1974)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Clan Crusader (1971-1974)

    Clan Crusader 1971 to 1974 Production 1971–1974 315 produced Class Sports car Body style 2-door sports coupé Layout RR layout Engine 875 cc SOHC I4 (Hillman Imp) Wheelbase 82.25 ...

  • Clan History (1972-1987)

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    1970s
    Clan History (1972-1987)

    Clan Motor Co. ltd Automotive Manufacturer of United Kingdom from 1971 to 1987 The Clan Motor Co. ltd. was a British automaker in Washington , Tyne and Wear; County Durham.on the ...

  • Commer Maxiload (1964-1976)

    lorries Trucks
    1960s 1970s
    Commer Maxiload (1964-1976)

    Commer Maxiload Lorry Manufacturer Commer Production 1964-1976 Body and chassis Body style Lorry Powertrain Engine 3-cylinder 135hp Transmission 5-speed manual Dimensions Length ...

  • Concept Centaur GT (1971-1977)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Concept Centaur GT (1971-1977)

    Concept Centaur GT Probe Class sports car Production 1971-1977 Steering Rack and pinion Brakes Front drum (leading shoe): 8in dia. Rear drum: 8 in dia. Body / Chassis G.R.P. ...

  • Concept Centaur MK2 (1978)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Concept Centaur MK2 (1978)

    Concept Centaur MK2 (1978) Concept Centaur MK2 (side view) Built as Concept Centaur MK2 then later as Mirage Pulsar (Mirage Developments of Biggin Hill in Kent) thoroughly ...

  • Concept Developments History (1974-1978)

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    1970s
    Concept Developments History (1974-1978)

    Centaur (Concept Developments ltd) History Automotive manufacturer of Market Harborough , Leicestershire.United Kingdom from 1974 to 1978 Concept Developments was ...

  • Costin Drake (1970-1972)

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    1970s
    Costin Drake (1970-1972)

    Costin Automotive Racing Products Ltd Car manufacturer of Little Staughton,Bedfordshire;Great Britain from 1970 to 1972. Costin Drake Technology and Costin Automotive Racing ...

  • Country Volks (1970-1993)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Country Volks (1970-1993)

    Country Volks Car manufacturer of Basingstoke.Great Britain from 1970 to 1993. Country Volks was a British manufacturer of kit car automobiles . History The company ...

  • Cox GTM (1967-1971)

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    1960s
    Cox GTM (1967-1971)

    GTM Cox & Co. (Manchester) Ltd. Automotive Manufacturer of Manchester;United Kingdom from 1967 to 1971 Cox & Co. was a British manufacturer of mini kit car automobiles in ...

  • Custom Glassfibre (1976-1980)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s

    Custom Glassfibre Automotive Manufacturer of Devon;United Kingdom from 1976 to 1980 Custom Glassfibre was a British manufacturer of automobiles . The brand name was Custom ...

  • Daimler DS420 Limousine (1968-1992)

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    Luxury Cars
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Daimler DS420 Limousine (1968-1992)

    Daimler DS420 Limousine 1968 to 1992 Manufacturer The Daimler Company Limited Production 1968–1992 4,141 (limousines) & 903 (chassis only) Predecessor Daimler DR450 & (Austin) ...