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  • Studebaker Hawk Sky (1956)

    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Studebaker Hawk Sky (1956)

    Studebaker Sky Hawk Manufacturer Studebaker Model years 1956 Assembly United States Designer Raymond Loewy Body style 2-door hardtop Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Engine ...

  • Studebaker History (1902-1967)

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    1890s
    Studebaker History (1902-1967)

    Studebaker Corporation History Automotive manufacturer USA Studebaker was an American brand name for, automobiles , commercial vehicles , and industrial products . The company ...

  • Studebaker Lark 1st Gen (1959-1961)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Studebaker Lark 1st Gen (1959-1961)

    Studebaker Lark First generation Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: Motor car Body type: Various Production period: 1959 to 1966 The Studebaker Lark was a "compact" car ...

  • Studebaker Light Four (1918-1919)

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    1910s
    Studebaker Light Four (1918-1919)

    Studebaker Light Four Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Class: Motor car Body type: touring car, sedan and roadster Production period: 1918 and 1919 Engine 3,176 cc Four ...

  • Studebaker President (1927-1958)

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    Luxury Cars
    1920s 1930s 1950s
    Studebaker President (1927-1958)

    Studebaker President range Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: Luxury car Body type: Various Production period: 1927 to 1958 The Studebaker President was the most ...

  • Studebaker Timeline

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    1900s
    Studebaker Timeline

    Studebaker automobile Timeline Studebaker Electric (1902–1912) Studebaker-Garford (1904–1911) Studebaker Six monobloc-engine models (1911–1918) Studebaker Light Four (1918–1920) ...

  • Studebaker Transtar (1956-1963)

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    1950s 1960s
    Studebaker Transtar (1956-1963)

    Studebaker Transtar pickup Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: commercial vehicle Body type: pickup,truck Production period: 1956 to 1963 The Studebaker Transtar was a ...

  • Studebaker Wagonaire (1963-1966)

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    1960s
    Studebaker Wagonaire (1963-1966)

    Studebaker Wagonaire Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: Motor car Body type: Estate wagon Production period: 1963 to 1966 The Studebaker Wagonaire was ...

  • Studebaker-Packard History (1954-1958)

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    1950s
    Studebaker-Packard History (1954-1958)

    Studebaker-Packard Corporation history The Studebaker-Packard Corporation was formed in 1954 by the purchase of the Studebaker Corporation in South Bend (Indiana) by the Packard ...

  • Studillac (1953-1955)

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    1950s
    Studillac (1953-1955)

    Studillac (Bill Frick Motors) Automotive manufacturer of New York.United States from 1953 to 1955. Studillac was an American automobile brand from the 1950s. History Bill Frick ...

  • Sturmey (1906-1907)

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    1900s

    Sturmey Motors History Coventry,Warwickshire UK (1906-1907) Sturmey Motors was a British automobile manufacturer in Coventry (Warwickshire) from 1906 to 1907. There were five ...

  • Stutz Bearcat (1911-1925)

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    1910s 1920s
    Stutz Bearcat (1911-1925)

    STUTZ BEARCAT Overview Manufacturer Stutz Production 1911 to 1925 Body and chassis Class Sports Body Roadster Powertrain Engine 6396 cc Transmission Four-speed manual Stutz ...

  • Stutz Bearcat 2 (1979-1995)

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    Luxury Cars
    1970s 1980s 1990s
    Stutz Bearcat 2 (1979-1995)

    Stutz Bearcat (Mk2) Production period: 1979-1995 Class : Luxury Body versions: Coupe,Convertible Engines: engines : 5.0-7.5 liters Wheelbase: 116 in, 295 cm Length: 227 in, 577 ...

  • STUTZ Black Hawk (1928-1930)

    Motor Cars
    1920s
    STUTZ Black Hawk (1928-1930)

    Stutz Blackhawk Manufacturer Stutz Production 1928 to 1930 Class Motor car Body Roadster Engine six-eight cylinder Transmission Four-speed manual Wheel base 127-131 inch ...

  • Stutz Blackhawk III-VII (1973-1979)

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    Luxury Cars
    1970s
    Stutz Blackhawk III-VII (1973-1979)

    Stutz Blackhawk III to VII Stutz Blackhawk III-VII Production period: 1973-1979 Class : Luxury Body versions : Coupe Engines: 7.5 liters Length: 5766 mm Width: 2007 mm Height: ...

  • Stutz Blackhawk Series 1,2 (1970-1972)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s
    Stutz Blackhawk Series 1,2 (1970-1972)

    The Stutz Blackhawk Series 1 and 2 Overview Manufacturer Stutz Production 1970 to 1972 During the year 1969 the prototype was produced. Starting point was a Pontiac Grand Prix ...

  • Stutz History (1911-1939)

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    1910s
    Stutz History (1911-1939)

    Stutz Motor Car Company history Automotive manufacturer of Indianapolis , Indiana.United States from 1911 to 1939 The Stutz Motor Car Company of America , was ...

  • Stutz IV Porte (1979-1981)

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    Luxury Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Stutz IV Porte (1979-1981)

    Stutz IV Porte Stutz IV Porte Production period: 1979-1981 Class : Luxury Body versions: limousine Engines: engines : 5.0-7.5 liters Wheelbase: 116 in, 295 cm Length: 224 in. 569 ...

  • Stutz of America Inc history (1968-1970)

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    1960s
    Stutz of America Inc history (1968-1970)

    Stutz Motor Car of America Inc History Automotive manufacturer of United States from 1968 to 1970 Stutz Motor Car of America was an American car brand, which produced from 1970 ...

  • Styl Kar (1965-1970)

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    1960s
    Styl Kar (1965-1970)

    Styl Kar STYL KAR was a Greek company in the field of motor vehicle construction. History Stylianos Karakatsanis founded the company after the Second World War in Thessaloniki as ...

  • SU carburettor checking choke operation

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    SU carburettor checking choke operation

    How to Check and adjusting the choke operation on an SU carburettor Checking and adjusting the choke operation on an SU carburettor. The choke on an SU carburettor is operated by ...

  • SU carburettor clean float chamber

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    SU carburettor clean float chamber

    How to clean the float chamber bowl on an SU carburettor Cleaning the float chamber bowl on an SU carburettor Guide. Remove the fuel line from the top of the carburettor float ...

  • SU carburettor Overhauling variable-jet type

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    SU carburettor Overhauling variable-jet type

    Overhauling an SU variable-jet carburettor Overhauling the SU carburettor variable-jet type. The SU carburettor has a tapered needle that slides in an adjustable jet to increase ...

  • SU H Carbs Tuning Single & Multiple

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    SU H Carbs Tuning Single & Multiple

    SU H1 Carburettor Tuning Single & Multiple Single carburettor installations 1 Set the throttle adjusting screw. Warm up the engine to operating temperature, then switch Off. ...

  • SU H Carburettor How it Works

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    1950s
    SU H Carburettor How it Works

    SU H1 carburettor How it Works The SU H type carburettor how it works and operation For fist use to start the engine from cold, the external. facia-mounted mixture control ...

  • SU H Carburettor overhaul & rebuild

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    SU H Carburettor overhaul & rebuild

    SU H1 Carburettor Service overhaul and rebuild Here we explain how to overhaul and rebuild the early version SU H1 Carburettor . Disassembly 1 Clean the outside Of the ...

  • SU H Carburettor overview

    Technical Guides
    1950s
    SU H Carburettor overview

    Type H SU carburettor overview The Type H SU carburettor overview. The Type H carburettor is the earliest of the four Type H (Horizontal) types fitted as standard to many ...

  • SU H Float chamber explained

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    SU H Float chamber explained

    SU H1 Float chamber explained The SU H1 Float chamber and its operation. The float chamber assembly consists of the chamber, a detachable lid incorporating the inlet valve, and a ...

  • SU H Jet adjustment

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    SU H Jet adjustment

    SU H1 Carburettor Jet assembly Explained Jet assembly The jet assembly consists of the jet which slides in upper bearings and lower bearing Jet glands ,conical washers and ...

  • SU HD Carburettor Rebuild overhaul

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    SU HD Carburettor Rebuild overhaul

    SU Type HD Carburettor Rebuild and overhaul procedures How to service and overhaul the SU HD Carburettor Rebuild overhaul. Disassembly 1 Clean the outside of the carbu rettor ...

  • SU HD Carburettor Tuning

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    SU HD Carburettor Tuning

    SU Type HD Carburettor Single and Multiple Tuning Tuning the SU HD Carburettor Tuning for Single and Multiple Carburettor installations. Single carburettor installations 1 Set ...

  • SU HS Carb Rebuild overhaul

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    SU HS Carb Rebuild overhaul

    SU Type HS carburettor Rebuild overhaul The SU Type HS carburettor service Rebuild overhaul guide. Disassembly 1 Take Off the baffle plate from the vent pipe and thoroughly clean ...

  • SU Type HD Carburettor Jet

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    SU Type HD Carburettor Jet

    SU Type HD Carburettor Jet assembly The jet assembly consists of a brass jet tube, a flanged collar on which the jet actuating lever bears, a spring cup and a synthetic rubber ...

  • SU Type HD Design and identification.

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    SU Type HD Design and identification.

    The SU Type HD Design, construction. parts and identification. The Type HD (Diaphragm-jet) carburettor was introduced after the original Type H version. It was manufactured now ...

  • SU Type HIF carb Auto start overhaul

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    SU Type HIF carb Auto start overhaul

    SU Type HIF carburettor Automatic starting overhaul SU Type HIF Automatic starting unit ASU FASD twin carburettors testing. removal, overhaul and refitting. Testing 1 Should it ...

  • SU Type HIF Carb Service overhaul

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    SU Type HIF Carb Service overhaul

    SU Type HIF carburettor Service overhaul procedures The SU Type HIF (Horizontal Integral Float Chamber) carburettor Service overhaul procedures. Disassembly 1 Thoroughly clean ...

  • SU Type HIF Carb Tuning

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    SU Type HIF Carb Tuning

    SU Type HIF (Horizontal Integral Float Chamber) carburettor Tuning Single carburettor installations 1 Set the throttle adjusting Screw. Run the engine to working temperature, ...

  • SU Type HIF carburettor explained

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    SU Type HIF carburettor explained

    SU Type HIF (Horizontal Integral Float Chamber) carburettor Here we explain the HIF (Horizontal Integral Float Chamber) SU changes, Operation and components. The Type HIF ...

  • SU Type HS Carb Tuning

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    SU Type HS Carb Tuning

    SU Type HS Carburettor Tuning The SU Type HS Carburettor Tuning guide. Single carburettor installations 1 Set the throttle adjusting Screw. Warm the engine up to normal Operating ...

  • SU Type HS carburettor

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    SU Type HS carburettor

    SU Type HS carburettor The Type HS carburettor was introduced in the late 1950s and came into widespread use in the early 1960s. It does not supersede Types H or HD, but was ...

  • Subaru 1000 (1966-1969)

    Motor Cars
    1960s
    Subaru 1000 (1966-1969)

    Subaru 1000 1966 to 1969 Production 1966–1969 Predecessor Subaru 1500 Successor Subaru Leone Body style 2-door sedan 4-door sedan 2- and four-door station wagon Layout FF layout ...

  • Subaru 1500 (1954)

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    1950s
    Subaru 1500 (1954)

    Subaru 1500 1954 Production 1954 Successor Subaru 1000 Class compact Body style Sedan Layout FR layout Engine 1.5 L FG4A 48 PS (35.3 kW; 47.3 bhp) 1.5 L L4-1 55 PS (40.5 kW; 54.2 ...

  • Subaru 360 (1958-1971)

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    Microcars
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Subaru 360 (1958-1971)

    Subaru 360 Manufacturer Subaru Also called Subaru 450 Production 1958–1971 Predecessor Subaru 1500 Successor Subaru R-2 Class Microcar Layout RR layout Engine 356 cc EK31 ...

  • Subaru Alcyone SVX (1991-1996)

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    Sports Cars
    1990s
    Subaru Alcyone SVX (1991-1996)

    Subaru Alcyone SVX Manufacturer Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) Also called Subaru SVX Production 1991 – December 1996 Assembly Japan Predecessor Subaru Alcyone XT Class Grand ...

  • Subaru Alcyone XT (1985-1991)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Subaru Alcyone XT (1985-1991)

    Subaru XT Alcyone Manufacturer Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) Also called Subaru Alcyone (Japan) Subaru Vortex (Australia & New Zealand) Production 1985–1991 Successor Subaru ...