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  • Shelter (1954-1958)

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    1950s
    Shelter (1954-1958)

    Shelter History Car manufacturer Terborg; Netherlands From 1954 to 1958. Shelter was a Dutch car brand from Terborg; Netherlands. History Arnold van der Groot from Terborg began ...

  • Sherpley (1997-2007)

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    1990s
    Sherpley (1997-2007)

    Sherpley Motor Company Automotive manufacturer of Pembrokeshire.Great Britain from 1997 to 2007. Sherpley Motor Company , previously Sherpley Car Company , was ...

  • Sherwood (1984-1992)

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    1980s
    Sherwood (1984-1992)

    Sherwood Universal Vehicles Automotive manufacturer of Pinxton , Nottinghamshire.Great Britain from 1984 to 1992. Sherwood Universal Vehicles was a British manufacturer of kit ...

  • Shinjin (1966-)

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    1960s
    Shinjin (1966-)

    Shinjin Motors Shinjin Motors was an automaker in South Korea as from the 1960s. In the 1970s Shinjin was the leading car manufacturer in South Korea. History The company was ...

  • Shirley (1958-1961)

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    1950s
    Shirley (1958-1961)

    Shirley (Monkspath Garage Limited) Car manufacturer of Solihull, Warwickshire.Great Britain from 1958 to 1961. Monkspath Garage Limited was a British manufacturer of sporting ...

  • Shock absorber

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    Shock absorber

    Shock absorber explained A shock absorber is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp shock impulse, and dissipate kinetic energy. It is a type of dashpot. Nomenclature ...

  • Shock Absorber Replace

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    Shock Absorber Replace

    How to Replace a Car Shock Absorber (damper) Shocks are used as the dampening force in the suspension system of a vehicle. Without shocks our drive would be much like a ...

  • Shocks & Struts Check

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    Shocks & Struts Check

    How to Check shock absorber and Struts A shock or strut controls movement when a car is driven into a corner or over bumps. These units are comprised of shock oil, dampening ...

  • Short long arms suspension

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    Short long arms suspension

    Short long arms suspension explained A short long arms suspension (SLA) is also known as an unequal length double wishbone suspension. The upper arm is typically an A-arm, and is ...

  • Short shifter

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    Short shifter

    Short shifter A short shifter, also known as a short throw shifter, is the result of an automotive aftermarket modification of the manual transmissions' stick shift either by ...

  • Short-Ashby (1921-1922)

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    1920s

    Short-Ashby (Short Brothers) Short Brothers ,was a British aircraft manufacturer and in the 1920s began manufacturing automobile and bus bodies as Short-Ashby, currently based ...

  • SHW (1924-1925)

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    1920s
    SHW (1924-1925)

    SHW (Schwabische Huttenwerke AG) Vehicle manufacturer History Germany from 1924 to 1925 The SHW AG based in Aalen is an automotive supplier from Ostwürttemberg with production ...

  • Siata (1960-1973)

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    1960s
    Siata (1960-1973)

    Siata Española History Automotive manufacturer Barcelona Spain From 1960 to 1973 Siata Española SA was a Spanish manufacturer of automobiles . The brand name was Siata . History ...

  • Siddeley-Deasy (1906-1919)

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    1900s
    Siddeley-Deasy (1906-1919)

    Siddeley Deasy History (1906) Motor Manufacturing Company Ltd . A 1913 Siddeley Deasy car The Siddeley Deasy Motor Manufacturing Company Ltd . based in Coventry was a British ...

  • Siegel (1906-1911)

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    1900s
    Siegel (1906-1911)

    Feodor Siegel (WMW) Vehicle manufacturer History Schonebeck ,Germany from 1906 to 1911 Automobile factory Feodor Siegel was a German manufacturer of automobiles in the early ...

  • Siemens (1906-1910)

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    1900s
    Siemens (1906-1910)

    Siemens-Schuckert (SSW) Vehicle manufacturer History Germany from 1906 to 1910 Siemens-Schuckert Type B electric car from1906 The company Siemens-Schuckert (SSW) , also shortened ...

  • Siena (1988-1994)

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    1980s
    Siena (1988-1994)

    Sienna Cars Ltd. Automotive manufacturer of Warminster, Wiltshire.Great Britain from 1988 to 1994. Sienna Cars was a British manufacturer of high quality replica cars from the ...

  • SIG (1918-1953)

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    1910s
    SIG (1918-1953)

    SIG Combibloc AG automobiles Neuhausen am Rheinfall ,Switzerland. From 1918 to 1953 On 17 January 1853, the SIG was founded by Friedrich Peyer in the yard , Johann Conrad ...

  • Sigma (1909-1914)

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    1900s
    Sigma (1909-1914)

    Sigma Société Industrial Genevoise de Mécanique et d'Automobiles The S ociété I ndustrial G enevoise de M écanique et d ' A utomobiles was a Swiss automobile manufacturer. From ...

  • Silhouette (1987-1989)

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    1980s
    Silhouette (1987-1989)

    Silhouette Cars Automotive manufacturer of Corby ,Northamptonshire.Great Britain from 1987 to 1989. Silhouette Cars was a British manufacturer of replica kit car automobiles in ...

  • Silurian (1992-1996)

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    1990s
    Silurian (1992-1996)

    Silurian MGP restorations Automotive manufacturer of Great Britain from 1992 to 1996. MGP Restorations is a British company in the automotive and former kit car automobile ...

  • Simca 1000 (1961-1978)

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    1960s 1970s
    Simca 1000 (1961-1978)

    Simca 1000 From 1961 to 1978 The Simca 1000 is from 1961 to 1978 produced small passenger car of the French car manufacturer Simca . Simca had built since the 1950 produced Simca ...

  • Simca 1100 (1967-1985)

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    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Simca 1100 (1967-1985)

    Simca 1100 Talbot 1100 Production period: 1967-1985 Body versions : Combined sedan , station wagon , panel van Engines: Petrol engines: 0.94-1.4 liters (32-60 kW) Length: 3944 mm ...

  • Simca 1200S Coupe (1967-1971)

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    1960s 1970s
    Simca 1200S Coupe (1967-1971)

    Simca 1200S Coupe Brand Simca Years of production 1967 to 1971 Production 14,400 copies Class Sports Car Fuel Petrol Engine 1,204 cu cm Unloaded weight 890kg Bodywork Coupe, ...

  • Simca 1300 1301 (1963-1976)

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    1960s 1970s
    Simca 1300 1301 (1963-1976)

    Simca 1300 1301 Production period: 1963 to 1976 Body versions: Sedan, station wagon Engines: Petrol: 1.3 Liters (45kW) Length: 4242-4547 mm Width: 1575-1580 mm Height: 1397-1422 ...

  • Simca 1307 08 09 (1975-1986)

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    1970s 1980s
    Simca 1307 08 09 (1975-1986)

    Simca 1307 1308 1309 Manufacturer Chrysler Europe / PSA Production 1975 to 1986 Assembly Poissy, France Ryton-on-Dunsmore, United Kingdom Predecessor Simca 1301 / 1501 Class ...

  • Simca 1500 1501 (1963-1976)

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    1960s 1970s
    Simca 1500 1501 (1963-1976)

    Simca 1300 1500 Simca 1300-1501 Production period: 1963 to 1976 Body versions : Sedan , station wagon Engines: Petrol engines : 1.3-1.5 liters (45-60 kW) Length: 4242-4547 mm ...

  • Simca 5 (1936-1948)

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    1930s 1940s
    Simca 5 (1936-1948)

    Simca 5 Car history Overview Manufacturer Simica Production 1935 to 1948 Body and chassis Class Convertible, sedan, Estate wagon Powertrain Engine 0.57 liters Petrol Transmission ...

  • Simca 6 (1947-1950)

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    1940s
    Simca 6 (1947-1950)

    Simca 6 Car history Overview Manufacturer Simica Production 1947 to 1950 Body and chassis Class Convertible, sedan, Estate wagon Powertrain Engine 0.57 liters Petrol Transmission ...

  • Simca 8 (1938-1951)

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    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Simca 8 (1938-1951)

    Simca 8 car history Overview Manufacturer Simica Production 1938 to 1951 Body and chassis Class Saloon , Coupé , Cabriolet, Layout Front engine, rear drive Powertrain Engine ...

  • Simca 9 Aronde (1951-1964)

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    1950s 1960s
    Simca 9 Aronde (1951-1964)

    Simca Aronde Overview Manufacturer Simica Production 1951 to 1964 Body and chassis Class Saloon , Coupé , Cabriolet, Kombi , Van Layout Front engine, rear drive Powertrain Engine ...

  • Simca Ariane (1957-1963)

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    1950s 1960s
    Simca Ariane (1957-1963)

    Simca Ariane Production period: 1957 to 1963 Class: motor car Body versions: Saloon Engines: Gasoline: 1.3-2.4 litres Length: 177.95 in, 4520 mm Width: 69.09 in, 1755 mm Height: ...

  • Simca history (1934-)

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    1930s
    Simca history (1934-)

    Simca car history From 1934 Industry Automotive Fate merged into Chrysler Europe, subsequently into PSA Successor(s) Talbot, a brand of PSA Founded 1934 Founder(s) Henri Théodore ...

  • Simca Jangada (1962-1966)

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    1960s
    Simca Jangada (1962-1966)

    Simca Jangada Production 1962 to 1966 Manufacturer Simca Brazil Class Motor car Bodywork station wagon Engine 2351cc wheel base 105.90 in, 2,690 mm Length 185.83 in, 4.720 mm ...

  • SIMCA Unic Cargo (1955-1966)

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    1950s 1960s
    SIMCA Unic Cargo (1955-1966)

    SIMCA UNIC Cargo Trucks Production period: 1955 to 1966 Engines: V8 petrol engines : 3924 cc, 4184 cc Length: 6445 mm Width: 2300 mm Height: 2435 mm Payload: 8930 t In 1955, the ...

  • Simca Vedette (1954-1966)

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    1950s 1960s
    Simca Vedette (1954-1966)

    Simca Vedette Overview Manufacturer Simica Production 1954 to 1966 Body and chassis Class Sedan,estate Layout Front engine, rear drive Powertrain Engine 2.4 liters Transmission ...

  • Simica 8 Sports (1949-1953)

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    1940s 1950s
    Simica 8 Sports (1949-1953)

    Simica 8 and 9 Sports car Overview Manufacturer Simica Production 1949 to 1953 Body and chassis Class Sports coupe, cabriolet Layout Front engine, rear drive Powertrain Engine ...

  • Simms-Welbeck (1903-1907)

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    1900s
    Simms-Welbeck (1903-1907)

    Simms Manufacturing History (1903 to 1907) The Simms Manufacturing Co. was a British automobile manufacturer that was established in 1903-1907 Welbeck Works, Kimberley Road, ...

  • Simplex (1899-1919)

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    1890s
    Simplex (1899-1919)

    Machine, Rijwiel en Automobielfabriek Simplex Automotive manufacturer of Netherlands from 1899 to 1919. NV Machine, Rijwiel en Automobielfabriek Simplex , previously Simplex ...

  • Simplex (1912–1919)

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    1910s
    Simplex (1912–1919)

    Automobile Co American Automotive manufacturer New Brunswick, New Jersey United States from 1913 to 1919 Crane-Simplex was a car manufacturer, operating in New York City and New ...

  • Simplex Perfecta (1900)

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    1900s

    Simplex Perfecta (Randolph Works) Car manufacturer of Normanton Derby.Great Britain from 1900. Randolph Works was a British manufacturer of automobiles from 1900 only . History ...

  • Simplic (1914-1923)

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    1910s
    Simplic (1914-1923)

    Simplic cyclecar manufacturer Surrey, England (1914 to 1923) The Simplic was a cyclecar manufactured from 1914 onwards by George Wadden in Surrey, England. Wadden was a ...

  • Simpson (1896-1904)

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    1890s
    Simpson (1896-1904)

    Simpson (John Simpson) Automotive manufacturer .Great Britain from 1896 to 1904. John Simpson was a early British manufacturer of steam automobiles from the late 19th century. ...

  • Sin Cars (2012-)

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    2010s
    Sin Cars (2012-)

    Sin Cars UK Ltd. Automotive manufacturer of Hinckley,Leicestershire.United Kingdom 2012 on The Sin Cars UK Ltd. is a small series manufacturer of sports cars and road ...

  • Sinclair (1984-1985)

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    1980s
    Sinclair (1984-1985)

    Sinclair Vehicles Automotive manufacturer from Wales,United Kingdom; From 1984 to 1985. Sinclair Vehicles Ltd was a company formed in 1983 by Sir Clive Sinclair for focus on ...