British Automotive from the 1960s
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ABC (1969-1973)
Manufacturers
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 ...
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AC Aceca (1954-1963)
Sports Cars
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 ...
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AC Invacar (1948-1977)
Specialized vehicles
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 ...
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AEC 690 (1964-1971)
Commercial vehicles
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 (6 wheel) Dumptruck built from the mid 1960s to the early 1970s .To replace the 3673M model. History The truck had a pay ...
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AEC History (1916-1980)
Manufacturers
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) ...
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AEC Mammoth (1930-1978)
Commercial vehicles
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 ...
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AEC Swift (1964-1974)
Bus Coach
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 was a single-deck bus built from the mid 1960s to the mid 1970s .AEC Swifts were also sold to several operators in the U ...
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AKS (1959-1965)
Manufacturers
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 ...
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Alvis GTS (1966)
Concept cars
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 ...
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Alvis History (1919-)
Manufacturers
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 ...
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Alvis TE 21 (1963-1966)
Luxury Cars
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 ...
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Alvis TF 21 (1966-1967)
Luxury CarsAlvis 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 ...
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Armstrong Star Sapphire (1958-1960)
Luxury Cars
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) ...
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Ashley (1955-1962)
Manufacturers
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 ...
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Aston Martin DB4 (1958-1963)
Sports Cars
Aston Martin DB4 1958 to 1963 Manufacturer Aston Martin Production 1958–1963 1,210 produced 1,110 DB4 100 DB4GT/Zagato Predecessor Aston Martin DB Mark III Successor Aston Martin DB5 Class Sports car Body style 2+2 coupé 2-seat coupé 2+2 drophead Layout FR layout Engine 3.7 L Tadek Marek 240hp I6 W ...
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Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato (1960-1963)
Sports Cars
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Manufacturer Aston Martin Production 1960–1963 (25 produced, inc 4 Sanction II and 2 Sanction III) Successor Aston Martin V8 Zagato Class Grand tourer Body style Coupe Engine straight-6 DOHC 3670 cc Transmission 4-speed manual Wheelbase 2,362 mm (93.0 in) Length 4,267 mm ...
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