British Automotive from the 1980s
ABS (1986-1991)
Manufacturers
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 automobiles from the 1980s. History The company produced replicas of the Lamborghini Countach . The base was a self-made ...
AC 3000ME (1979-1984)
Sports Cars 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 in (3,988 mm) (saloon) Width 65 in (1,651 mm) Height 45 in (1,143 mm) The AC 3000ME is a British built and designed spor ...
AC Cobra (1961-2004)
Sports Cars 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, ...
AD (1981-1986)
Manufacturers 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 founded Perry Automotive Developments in 1979 in Essex . 1981 began the production of automobiles and kits . The brand name was u ...
Adams Roadsters (1982-2011)
Manufacturers 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 automobile manufacturer. History Dennis Adams, who previously led Adams Probe Motor , founded the company in 1982 in Frome , ...
AEM (1987)
Manufacturers 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 Welsh-built Mini Moke type utility vehicle, with, zinc-coated bodywork and totally different styling not to mention the radicall ...
Africar (1986-1988)
Manufacturers 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 rough terrain of Africa but were cheap enough to be bought widely in Africa. Design They were initially to have Citroën ...
Albany (1971-1997)
Manufacturers 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 Carriage Company in Christchurch, Dorset from 1971 - 1997.The company was run by two brothers, Bryan and David Shepherd. The ...
Allora Handmade (1986-1989)
Manufacturers Allora (Handmade cars) Automotive manufacturer of Bushey , Hertfordshire.Great Britain from 1986 to 1989. Handmade Cars was a British manufacturer of repica kit car automobiles in the 1980s. History Stuart Gross founded in 1986 the company in Bushey in the county of Hertfordshire . He started produ ...
Alto (1987-1998)
Manufacturers 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 David Gornall founded the company Alto Component Cars in 1985 in Preston , County Lancashire . He started producing automobil ...
Argyll Turbo (1976-1995)
Manufacturers 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 automobiles . History The racing driver Bob Henderson, who already made in his company Minnow Fish Carburettors carburetor , f ...
Arkley (1970-)
Manufacturers 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 first model was a two-seater called Arkley SS, designed by John Britten in 1970 (not to be confused with the famous New Zeal ...
Arrows History (1978-2002)
Manufacturers 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 based in Leafield , England , which participated in 382 Grand Prix races between 1978 and 2002 . This is a record among raci ...
Asquith History (1981-)
Manufacturers 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 Bruce west who designed the logo created the name and designed all the early vehicles.His concept was to creat modern vehicl ...
Aston Martin Lagonda (1976-1990)
Sports Cars Aston Martin Lagonda Manufacturer Aston Martin Production 1976–1990 Predecessor Lagonda Rapide Successor Aston Martin Rapide Class Grand tourer Body style 4-door saloon Layout FR layout Engine 5.3 L V8 The Aston Martin Lagonda was a luxury four-door saloon built by Aston Martin of Newport Pagnell, ...
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1977-1989)
Sports Cars 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 2-door coupé 2-door convertible Layout FR layout Engine 5.3 L V8 The Aston Martin V8 Vantage was hailed at its 1977 introd ...
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