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  • Alpine A106 (1955-1961)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Alpine A106 (1955-1961)

    Alpine A106 1955 to 1961 Overview Manufacturer Alpine Production 1955 - 1961 Assembly Dieppe, France Designer Giovanni Michelotti Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style ...

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  • Alpine A108 (1958-1965)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Alpine A108 (1958-1965)

    Alpine A108 Builder Alpine-Renault Class Sports Car Main type Berlinetta Other versions coupe and convertible Production from 1958 to 1964 Engine 845 cc ohv water cooled I4 37 hp ...

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  • Alpine History (1955-1995)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Alpine History (1955-1995)

    Alpine Cars France History (1955-1995) Industry Automotive Founded 1955 by Jean Rédélé Defunct 1995 Headquarters Dieppe, France Products Automobiles Parent Renault Alpine is a ...

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  • Arbel (1951-1959)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Arbel (1951-1959)

    Arbel French automobile manufacture France 1951 to 1959 The Arbel was a fiber-glass bodied hybrid petrol-electric vehicle produced by the Compagnie Normande d'Etudes pour ...

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  • Ardex (1934-1955)

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    Manufacturers
    1930s
    Ardex (1934-1955)

    Ardex French automobile manufacture Nanterre, France 1934 to 1955. Ardex was a small French automobile manufacturer controlled by Marcel Tamine and based in Nanterre. In 1934, ...

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  • Arista (1952-1967)

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    1950s
    Arista (1952-1967)

    Arista French automobile manufacture Paris, France 1952 to 1967. The Arista was a French automobile with a fiberglass body, produced in Paris from 1952 to 1967. Background and ...

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  • Atla (1957-1959)

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    1950s
    Atla (1957-1959)

    Atla French automobile manufacture France. Produced from 1957 to 1959 The Atla was a French automobile manufactured from 1957 to 1959 at Garches. Support for the project came ...

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  • Atlas (1951)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s

    Atlas French automobile manufacture France. Produced in 1951 The Atlas was a mini-car made in France in 1951. Originally known as La Coccinelle, it used a single-cylinder engine ...

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  • Autobleu (1953-1957)

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    1950s
    Autobleu (1953-1957)

    Autobleu French automobile manufacture Paris,France. Produced from 1953 to 1957. Autobleu was a small, short-lived French automobile maker based in Paris. The company was ...

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  • Avolette (1955-1958)

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    1950s
    Avolette (1955-1958)

    Avolette French automobile manufacture Paris,France. Produced from 1955 to 1958 1955 to 1958 Overview Manufacturer Société Air Tourist Production 1955–1958 Body and chassis Class ...

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  • Berliet GBC8 6x6 truck (1957-1977)

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    lorries Trucks
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Berliet GBC8 6x6 truck (1957-1977)

    Berliet GBC8 6x6 TRUCK Manufacturer Berliet Years of production 1957 to 1977 Class Truck Motor (s) Berliet Flex Fuel and Diesel: 5 cylinders 7.9 liters The Berliet GBC8 ...

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  • Berliet GL truck (1950 to 1977)

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    lorries Trucks
    1950s 1960s
    Berliet GL truck (1950 to 1977)

    Berliet GL Truck Manufacturer Berliet Years of production 1950 to 1977 Class Truck Engines Diesel: 5 cylinders 7.9 liters The Berliet GL is a cabin truck presented by Berliet in ...

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  • Berliet T100 truck (1957-)

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    lorries Trucks
    1950s
    Berliet T100 truck (1957-)

    Berliet T100 Truck The Berliet T100 was a truck manufactured by Berliet. It was, at the time, the largest truck in the world. Design Three trucks were built with a conventional ...

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  • Bugatti Type 101 (1951-1956)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Bugatti Type 101 (1951-1956)

    Bugatti Type 101 1951 to 1956 Overview Manufacturer Bugatti Production 1951-1956 8 units Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon cabriolet 2-door coach coupé roadster Layout FR ...

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  • Citroen 11 (1934-1957)

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    Motor Cars
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Citroen 11 (1934-1957)

    CITRÖEN 11 History From 1934 to 1957 1938 Citroen 11W Cabriolet Manufactured by Citröen, Paris, France Citröen made the first front-driven production automobile. In 1934 the ...

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  • Citroen 2CV (1948-1990)

    Motor Cars
    1940s 1950s 1960s
    Citroen 2CV (1948-1990)

    Citroën 2CV Technical info (1948 to 1990) Construction The level of technology in the 1948 2CV was remarkable for a car of any price in that era, let alone one of the cheapest ...

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  • Citroen Bijou (1959-1964)

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    1950s 1960s
    Citroen Bijou (1959-1964)

    Citroën Bijou (1959 to 1964) Overview Manufacturer Citroën Production 1959-1964 207 made Assembly Slough, England Body and chassis Class Economy Car Body style 2-door coupé ...

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  • Citroen DS 19 (1955-1975)

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    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Citroen DS 19 (1955-1975)

    Citroën DS 19 and 20 Manufacturer Citroën Production 1955 to 1975 Produced 1,455,746 (worldwide) Assembly France, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Yugoslavia Designer ...

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  • Citroën H Van (1947–1981)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1940s 1950s 1960s
    Citroën H Van (1947–1981)

    Citroën H Van 1947 to 1981 Overview Manufacturer Citroën Production 1947–1981 Assembly France: Paris Spain: Vigo (Centro de Vigo) Body and chassis Class Van The Citroën H Van, ...

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  • Citroën ID 19 (1957-1975)

    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Citroën ID 19 (1957-1975)

    Citroën ID 19 Brand Citroën Years of production 1957-1975 Production 835 666 made Class motor car Assembly plant Paris Javel Fuel Gasoline Engines D-series engine : 1,911 cm 3 ...

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  • Citroën Prototype C Concept (1955-1956)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1950s
    Citroën Prototype C Concept (1955-1956)

    Citroën Prototype C (1955 to 1956) The Citroën Prototype C was a range of vehicles created by Citroën from 1955 to 1956 under the direction of André Lefèbvre. The idea was to ...

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  • Citroen Traction Avant (1934-1957)

    Luxury Cars
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Citroen Traction Avant (1934-1957)

    Citroën Traction Avant 1934 to 1957 Overview Manufacturer Citroën Also called Citroën 7CV Citroën 11CV Citroën 15C Citroën Light 15 (UK) Citroën Big Fifteen (UK) Citroën Big Six ...

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  • Citroën Type 23 (1935-1969)

    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Citroën Type 23 (1935-1969)

    Citroën type 23 truck Manufacturer Citroën Built 1935 and 1969 Class Commercial vehicle Body style Truck, bus Engine 3053 cc The Citroën Type 23 , also known as U23 , was a ...

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  • Citroën Type 45 (1933-1953)

    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Citroën Type 45 (1933-1953)

    Citroën type 45 truck Manufacturer Citroën Class Commercial vehicle Body style Truck, bus Engine 4580 cc Payload 5-ton The Citroën Type 45 was produced as a large ...

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  • Citroën Type 55 (1953-1965)

    lorries Trucks
    1950s 1960s
    Citroën Type 55 (1953-1965)

    Citroën 55 truck Make Citroën Class Commercial vehicle Years of production 1953 to 1965 Type Light utility truck The Citroën 55 truck appeared in 1953, succeeding type 45 . Its ...

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  • Citroën type H (1948-1981)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1940s 1950s 1960s
    Citroën type H (1948-1981)

    Citroën type H Van Manufacturer: Citroen Production period: 1948-1981 Previous model: Citroen TUB Successor: Citroën C25 Citroën C35 Engines: 4 cylinder petrol engines : 1.6 ...

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  • Citroën U23 (1936-1962)

    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Citroën U23 (1936-1962)

    Citroën U23 From 1936 to 1962 The U23, or Type 23, was a light (2-ton) truck introduced by Citroën in 1936. Although the engine cowling and front body was looking similar with ...

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  • DB Deutsch et Bonnet history (1938-1961)

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    Manufacturers
    1940s
    DB Deutsch et Bonnet history (1938-1961)

    Automobiles DB Deutsch & Bonnet Automotive manufacturer of Champigny-sur-Marne France from 1938 to 1961. Automobiles DB , also called Deutsch & Bonnet , was a French manufacturer ...

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  • DB HBR (1953-1962)

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    Race cars
    1950s 1960s
    DB HBR (1953-1962)

    Deutsch & Bonnet HBR race car Manufacturer: Deutsch & Bonnet Years 1953-1962 Type Race car Body two-seat Spyder Engine 0.7-liter The DB HBR , also DB Panhard HBR and DB HBR ...

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  • Delage D6 (1930-1953)

    Luxury Cars
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Delage D6 (1930-1953)

    Delage D6 1930-1953 Overview Manufacturer Delage Production 1930 – 1940 1946 – 1953 Body and chassis Body style Normally delivered by Delage in bare chassis form, to be fitted ...

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  • Delahaye 135 (1935–1954)

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    Luxury Cars
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Delahaye 135 (1935–1954)

    Delahaye 135 1935–1954 Overview Manufacturer Delahaye Production 1935–1954 2,000 built Designer Jean François Body and chassis Class Luxury car Layout FR layout Powertrain Engine ...

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  • Delahaye 171 (1949–1953)

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    Off-Road
    1940s 1950s
    Delahaye 171 (1949–1953)

    Delahaye 171 1949–1953 Manufacturer Delahaye Production 1949–1953 Body and chassis Class “pick-up” style Light Truck with derivatives Body style Light truck “normal” Light truck ...

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  • Delahaye 175 (1948–1951)

    Luxury Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Delahaye 175 (1948–1951)

    Delahaye 175 ,178,180 Overview Manufacturer Delahaye Production 1948–1951 Body and chassis Class Luxury car Layout FR layout Related Delahaye 135 Powertrain Engine 4,455 cc type ...

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  • Delahaye 235 (1951-1954)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Delahaye 235 (1951-1954)

    Delahaye 235 1951-1954 Overview Manufacturer Delahaye Designer Philippe Charbonneaux Body and chassis Class Luxury car Layout FR layout Related Delahaye 175 Powertrain Engine ...

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  • Delahaye VLR (1951–1954)

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    Off-Road
    1950s
    Delahaye VLR (1951–1954)

    Delahaye VLR Jeep 1951–1954 Overview Manufacturer Delahaye Also called (Véhicule léger de reconnaissance) Production 1951–1954 Body and chassis Class On- and Off-road vehicle ...

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  • Facel Vega Excellence (1958-1964)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Facel Vega Excellence (1958-1964)

    Facel Vega Excellence Overview Manufacturer Facel-Vega Production 1958 to 1964 Body and chassis Class Luxury Layout 4 door Sedan Powertrain Engine Chrysler V8 Transmission Auto ...

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  • Facel Vega FV FV2 (1955-1956)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Facel Vega FV FV2 (1955-1956)

    Facel Vega FV1 and FV2 Overview Manufacturer Facel Vega Production 1955 to 1956 Body and chassis Class Luxury sports Layout GT Powertrain Engine V8 DeSoto Transmission Four-speed ...

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  • Facel Vega FV3 FV4 (1956-1958)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Facel Vega FV3 FV4 (1956-1958)

    Facel Vega FV3 FV4 Overview Manufacturer Facel Vega Production 1956 to 1958 Body and chassis Class Luxury Sports Powertrain Engine V8 Transmission Four-speed manual From November ...

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  • Facel Vega HK 500 (1958-1961)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Facel Vega HK 500 (1958-1961)

    Facel Vega HK 500 Overview Manufacturer Facel-Vega Production 1958 to 1961 Body and chassis Class Sports GT Layout Coupe Powertrain Engine V8 Chrysler Transmission Auto or manual ...

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  • Ford Cargo F798WM (1949-1954)

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    lorries Trucks
    1940s 1950s
    Ford Cargo F798WM (1949-1954)

    Ford Cargo F798WM Truck Production period: 1949 to 1954 Engines: V8 petrol engines : 3924 cc, 4184 cc Length: 6445 mm Width: 2300 mm Height: 2435 mm Payload: 8930 t In October ...

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  • Ford Simca Vedette II (1954-1966)

    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Ford Simca Vedette II (1954-1966)

    Ford Simca Vedette II Production period: 1954 to 1966 Type : Motor car Class : Luxury Body versions : Limousine , station wagon Engines: Gasoline : 2.4 liters (59-61 kW) Length: ...

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  • Ford Vedette (1948-1954)

    Motor Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Ford Vedette (1948-1954)

    Ford Vedette I Production period: 1948-1954 Type : Motor car Body versions : Limousine , station wagon Engines: Gasoline: 2.1 liters V8 (60hp) Length: 4495-4750 mm Width: 1720 mm ...

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  • Gordini Type 16 (1952-1957)

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    Race cars
    1950s
    Gordini Type 16 (1952-1957)

    Gordini Type 16 race car Manufacturer Gordini Model years 1952 to 1957 Class Race car Body style Single seat Engine 2 to 2.5l 6-Cylinder The Gordini T16 was a Formula 2 race car, ...

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  • Grégoire history (1945-1972)

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    Manufacturers
    1940s
    Grégoire history (1945-1972)

    Grégoire (Automobiles Tracta SA) Automotive manufacturer of Asnieres-sur-Seine.France from 1945 to 1972. History Jean-Albert Grégoire was an automotive engineer ...

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  • Gregoire Sports (1956-1962)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Gregoire Sports (1956-1962)

    Gregoire Sports car Overview Manufacturer Grégoire Production 1956-1962 Body and chassis Class Sports Powertrain Engine 2.2 liters Transmission Four-speed manual Gregoire Sports ...

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