British Automotive from the 1980s

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  • ABS (1986-1991)

    Manufacturers
    1980s
    ABS (1986-1991)

    ABS (Auto Build-up Services Limited) Kit Car manufacturer of Dorset Great Britain from 1986 to 1991. Auto Build-up Services Limited was a British manufacturer of kit car replica ...

  • 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 ...

  • AD (1981-1986)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    AD (1981-1986)

    AD (Automotive Design & Developments) Automotive manufacturer of Essex.Great Britain from 1981 to 1986. AD was a British kit car brand from the 1980s. History Dave Perry ...

  • Adams Roadsters (1982-2011)

    Manufacturers
    1890s
    Adams Roadsters (1982-2011)

    Adams Roadsters Automotive manufacturer of Frome , Somerset.Great Britain from 1982 to 2011. Adams roadster was a British company in the automotive and former classic kit car ...

  • AEM (1987)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    AEM (1987)

    AEM Car History Great Britain Automotive manufacturer of Great Britain from 1987. AEM Welsh-built Mini Moke The AEM (Automotive Engineering and Manufacturing) Scout was a ...

  • Africar (1986-1988)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Africar (1986-1988)

    Africar Car History Automotive manufacturer of Great Britain from 1986 to 1988. Africar Wood coated Car The Africar project set out to provide vehicles able to cope well with the ...

  • 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 ...

  • Allora Handmade (1986-1989)

    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Allora Handmade (1986-1989)

    Allora (Handmade cars) Automotive manufacturer of Bushey , Hertfordshire.Great Britain from 1986 to 1989. Handmade Cars was a British manufacturer of repica kit ...

  • Alto (1987-1998)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Alto (1987-1998)

    Alto Component Cars Automotive manufacturer of Lancashire.Great Britain from 1987 to 1998. Alto Duo Alto was a British small car brand from the 1980s in Lancashire . History ...

  • 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 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 ...

  • Asquith (1981-)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Asquith (1981-)

    Asquith Motors History Essex & London UK from 1981 The Asquith is an English automobile built since 1981 and originally based in Braintree Essex.The company was founded by Mr ...

  • Asquith Brothers (1985-2009)

    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Asquith Brothers (1985-2009)

    Asquith Brothers Limited Automotive manufacturer of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire; United Kingdom From 1985 to 2005. Asquith Brothers Limited is a British manufacturer ...

  • 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 Zagato (1986-1990)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s
    Aston Martin V8 Zagato (1986-1990)

    Aston Martin V8 Zagato (1986 to 1990) Manufacturer Aston Martin Production 1986–1990 89 built 52 coupés 37 convertibles Predecessor Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Successor Aston ...

  • 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 ...

  • Aston Martin Virage (1989-1995)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Aston Martin Virage (1989-1995)

    Aston Martin Virage 1989 to 1995 Production 1989–1995 365 produced Body style 2-door 2+2 coupé Engine 5.3 L V8 Transmission 5-/6-speed manual 3-/4-speed automatic Wheelbase ...

  • Atlantis (1981-1986)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Atlantis (1981-1986)

    Atlantis car History (1981-1986) The Atlantis Motor Company was formed in 1980 to offer well engineered replica type motor cars. These cars would not be exact copies of original ...

  • 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 Ambassador (1982-1984)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s
    Austin Ambassador (1982-1984)

    Austin Ambassador 1982 to 1984 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland Production 1982-1984 Body and chassis Class large family car Body style 5-door hatchback Powertrain Engine ...

  • 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 Maestro (1983-1995)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Austin Maestro (1983-1995)

    Austin & MG Maestro 1983 to 1995 Overview Manufacturer Austin Rover Group Also called MG Maestro & Rover Maestro Production 1983–1995 (Austin Maestro) 1983–1991 (MG Maestro) 1995 ...

  • 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 Metro (1980-1990)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s
    Austin Metro (1980-1990)

    Austin Metro 1980 to 1990 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland / ARG (1980-86) Rover Group (1986-90) Also called Austin Mini Metro Rover Metro MG Metro Morris Metro Production ...

  • Austin Montego (1984-1995)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Austin Montego (1984-1995)

    Austin & MG Montego 1984 to 1995 Overview Manufacturer Austin Rover Group Also called MG Montego Montego Rover Montego (India, Taiwan, Trinidad) Production 1984–1995 ...

  • Autech (1985-1989)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Autech (1985-1989)

    Autech Classic Cars Automotive manufacturer of Bromsgrove , Worcestershire.Great Britain from 1985 to 1989. Autech Classic Cars was a British manufacturer of replica ...

  • Autocom (1987-1994)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s

    Autocom Engineering Car manufacturer of Combe Martin , Devon.Great Britain from 1987 to 1994. Autocom Engineering was a British manufacturer of kit car automobiles . History The ...

  • Autocult (1982-1985)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Autocult (1982-1985)

    Autocult Car manufacturer of Dunbar , East Lothian.Great Britain from 1982 to 1985. Autocult was a British manufacturer of kit car automobiles in the 1980s. History Raymond Craig ...

  • AutoKraft (1986-1996)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s 1990s
    AutoKraft (1986-1996)

    AutoKraft Automotive Manufacturer Surrey; United Kingdom from 1986 to 1996 Autokraft was a British manufacturer of sports automobiles at Brookland’s Ind. Park, Weybridge, Surrey ...

  • AVA (1986-1991)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    AVA (1986-1991)

    AVA Cars Automotive manufacturer of Bristol.Great Britain from 1986 to 1994. AVA Cars was a British manufacturer of automobiles and kit cars . History Nick Topliss founded the ...

  • Avante (1982-1986)

    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Avante (1982-1986)

    Avante Cars Automotive manufacturer of Stoke-on-Trent , Staffordshire.Great Britain from 1982 to 1986. Avante Cars was a British manufacturer of kit car automobiles in the ...

  • 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 ...

  • Bamby (1982-1985)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Bamby (1982-1985)

    Bamby Cars Limited Automotive manufacturer of Leeds , Yorkshire.Great Britain from 1982 to 1985. Bamby Cars Limited was a British manufacturer of small automobiles in the 1980s . ...

  • Beaver (1984-1992)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Beaver (1984-1992)

    Beaver (Kit Cars International ) Automotive manufacturer of Yorkshire .Great Britain from 1984 to 1992. Beaver was a British kit car brand from the mid 1980s to the early 90s . ...

  • Bedouin (1985-1987)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Bedouin (1985-1987)

    Bedouin (Central Vehicle Conversions (CVC) Limited) Automotive manufacturer of Ravenstone , Leicestershire.Great Britain from 1985 to 1987. Central Vehicle Conversions (CVC) ...

  • Bentley Eight (1984-1992)

    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Bentley Eight (1984-1992)

    Bentley Eight Manufacturer Bentley Class Luxury car Production 1984 to 1992 Engine 411.9 cu in, 6,750 cc V8 Transmission 4-sp 4L80-E automatic Wheelbase 120.47 in, 306 cm; Length ...

  • Bentley Mulsanne 1st Gen (1980-1992)

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    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Bentley Mulsanne 1st Gen (1980-1992)

    Bentley Mulsanne 1st Generation (1980–1992) Manufacturer Bentley Production 1980–1992 Predecessor Bentley T2 Successor Bentley Turbo R Bentley Brooklands Class Full-size luxury ...

  • Bentley Mulsanne Turbo (1982-1985)

    Luxury Cars
    1980s
    Bentley Mulsanne Turbo (1982-1985)

    Bentley Mulsanne Turbo Manufacturer Bentley Production 1982 to 1985 Class luxury car Body style 4-door sedan Layout FR layout Engine 6.75 L Bentley Turbo V8 Wheelbase 120.47 in, ...

  • Bentley Turbo R (1985-1997)

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    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Bentley Turbo R (1985-1997)

    Bentley Turbo R Manufacturer Bentley Production 1985–1997 7,230 produced Assembly Crewe, Cheshire, England Predecessor Mulsanne Turbo Successor Turbo RT Body style 4-door sedan ...

  • 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 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 ...

  • 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 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 ...

  • Bonito (1981-1987)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Bonito (1981-1987)

    Bonito (ACM Limited) Automotive manufacturer of Dorset.Great Britain from 1981 to 1987. Bonito was a British kit car brand in the 1980s. History Alan Bradshaw and Hans Alma ...