British Automotive from the 1960s

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  • ABC (1969-1973)

    Manufacturers
    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 the late 1960s . History Ken Heather and Bill Powell founded the company in Kingswinford in Birmingham in 1969 and began ...

  • AC Ace (1953-1963)

    Sports Cars
    AC Ace (1953-1963)

    AC Ace (1953 to 1963) Manufacturer AC Cars Production 1953–1963 Class Roadster Body style 2-door roadster Engine 2.0 L I6 (AC) 2.0 L I6 (Bristol) 2.6 L I6 (Ford) Transmission 4-speed manual (With overdrive available) Wheelbase 90 in (2,286 mm) Length 152 in (3,861 mm) Width 59.5 in (1,511 mm) Heigh ...

  • AC Aceca (1954-1963)

    Sports Cars
    AC Aceca (1954-1963)

    AC Aceca (1954 to 1963) Manufacturer AC Cars Production 1954–1963 Class Grand tourer Engine 2.0 or 2.6 L I6 Transmission 4-speed manual Wheelbase 90 in (2,286 mm) Length 153.5 in (3,899 mm) Width 61 in (1,549 mm) Curb weight 2120 lb (962 kg) Related AC Ace The Aceca (pronounced "A-See-Ka") is a clo ...

  • AC Cobra (1961-2004)

    Sports Cars
    AC Cobra (1961-2004)

    AC Cobra (1961 to 2004) Production 1962–1963 Engine 260 cu in (4.3 L) V8 Wheelbase 90 in (2,286 mm) Length 151.5 in (3,848 mm) Width 61 in (1,549 mm) Height 49 in (1,245 mm) Curb weight 2,019 lb (916 kg) Production 1963–1965 Engine 289 cu in (4.7 L) V8 Wheelbase 90 in (2,286 mm) Length 151.5 in (3, ...

  • AC Frua (1965-1973)

    Sports Cars
    AC Frua (1965-1973)

    AC Frua (1965 to 1973) Manufacturer AC Cars Production 1965–1973 Class Coupé Convertible Engine 7 litre V8 Transmission 4-speed manual 3 speed automatic Wheelbase 95 in (2,413 mm) Length 176 in (4,470 mm) Width 68 in (1,727 mm) Height 49 in (1,245 mm) Curb weight 3,150 lb (1,430 kg) Designer(s) Pie ...

  • AC Greyhound (1959-1963)

    Sports Cars
    AC Greyhound (1959-1963)

    AC Greyhound Production From 1959 to 1963 Manufacturer AC Cars Production 1959–1963 Class Coupé Engine 2.0/2.2/2.5 litre I6 Transmission 4-speed manual Wheelbase 100 in (2,540 mm) Length 175 in (4,445 mm) Width 65.5 in (1,664 mm) Height 53 in (1,346 mm) Curb weight 2185 lb (991 kg) The AC Greyhound ...

  • AC Invacar (1948-1977)

    Specialized vehicles
    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 paralysed cousin Derry Preston-Cobb as transport for Derry. Noticing the number of former servicemen injured in the Second Wo ...

  • AEC History (1916-1980)

    Manufacturers
    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 former British manufacturer of buses and other commercial vehicles . History In 1912, the Associated Equipment Company (AEC) ...

  • AEC Mammoth (1930-1978)

    Commercial vehicles
    AEC Mammoth (1930-1978)

    AEC Mammoth Lorry history Manufacturer: Associated Equipment Company Production period: 1930 to 1978 Type commercial vehicle Body Truck various Engines: diesel engines The AEC Mammoth was a heavy truck produced by the British manufacturer Associated Equipment Company (AEC) from 1930 to 1978 in vari ...

  • AKS (1959-1965)

    Manufacturers
    AKS (1959-1965)

    AKS (Auto Kraft Shells Limited) Car manufacturer of Bishop's Stortford , Hertfordshire.Great Britain from 1959 to 1965. Auto Kraft Shells Limited was a British manufacturer of bodies and automobiles from the late 1950s . History The company, headed by Sturgeon and Powell was at the Southmill Road i ...

  • Alvis GTS (1966)

    Concept cars
    Alvis GTS (1966)

    Alvis GTS car history Presentation Year: 1966 Make: Alvis Type : prototype Body design : Coupe Engine: Petrol V8 3.5 liters The Alvis GTS is the prototype for a Rover developed Gran Turismo, which was to be sold under the brand name Alvis . The vehicle was nicknamed Gladys . Mass production failed ...

  • Alvis History (1919-)

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    Alvis History (1919-)

    Alvis Car History From 1919 Early history The original company, T.G. John and Company Ltd., was founded in 1919 by Thomas George John (1880 – 1946). Its first products were stationary engines, carburetors and motorscooters. Following complaints from the Avro aircraft company whose logo bore similar ...

  • Alvis TE 21 (1963-1966)

    Luxury Cars
    Alvis TE 21 (1963-1966)

    Alvis TE 21 From 1963 to 1966 Manufacturer Alvis Cars Production 1963–1966 352 produced Predecessor Alvis TD 21 Successor Alvis TF 21 Body style 2 door saloon 2 door drophead Layout FR layout Engine Alvis 3.0 L Straight-6 Wheelbase 111.5 inches (2832 mm) Length 189 inches (4800 mm) Width 66 inches ...

  • Alvis TF 21 (1966-1967)

    Luxury Cars

    Alvis TF 21 From 1966 to 1967 Manufacturer Alvis Cars Production 1966–1967 106 produced Predecessor Alvis TE 21 Successor none Body style 2 door saloon 2 door drophead Layout FR layout Engine Alvis 3.0 L Straight-6 Wheelbase 111.5 in (2,830 mm) Length 189 in (4,800 mm) Width 66 in (1,700 mm) Curb w ...

  • Armstrong Star Sapphire (1958-1960)

    Luxury Cars
    Armstrong Star Sapphire (1958-1960)

    Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire From 1958 to 1960 Manufacturer Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited at Bristol Siddeley Engines Limited, Coventry Production 1958–1960 980 made Body style FR layout 4-door saloon limousine Engine 3,990 cc Straight-6 Wheelbase 114 inches (2,896 mm)135 inches (3,429 mm) ...

  • Ashley (1955-1962)

    Manufacturers
    Ashley (1955-1962)

    Ashley Laminates Car History Essex UK From 1955 to 1962 Ashley were manufacturer of body shells and chassis for specials from 1955 to 1962. They also offered a range of products for special builders: radiators, header tanks, lighting sets, steel tubing, sheet aluminium, various suspension parts, wa ...