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  • Abarth History (1948-)

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    1940s
    Abarth History (1948-)

    Abarth History Turin Italy From 1948 on Abarth & C. S.p.A. is an Italian racing car and road car maker founded by Italo-Austrian Carlo Abarth in 1949.Its logo is a shield with a ...

  • AC 2-Litre (1947-1956)

    Sports Cars
    1940s 1950s
    AC 2-Litre (1947-1956)

    AC 2-Litre From 1947 to 1956 Manufacturer AC Production 1947 to 1956 Built 1,284 produced Class Sports Car Body style 2 -door / 4-door saloon, drophead coupé, tourer Layout FR ...

  • AC Invacar (1948-1977)

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    Specialized
    1940s 1950s
    AC Invacar (1948-1977)

    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 ...

  • ACLO (1948-1962)

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    1940s
    ACLO (1948-1962)

    ACLO Commercial vehicles manufacturer of England. From 1948 to 1962. From the inception of Associated Commercial Vehicles Ltd, all AEC, Crossley and Maudslay goods and passenger ...

  • Adi (1948-1956)

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    Adi (1948-1956)

    Adi Automotive manufacturers Berlin-Neukolln; Germany from 1948 to 1956 ADI-Fahrzeugbau , also known as Adi-moped , was a German manufacturer of mopeds and three-wheeled ...

  • Adler 2 Liter (1938-1940)

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    Motor Cars
    1930s 1940s
    Adler 2 Liter (1938-1940)

    Adler 2 Liter (1938 to 1940) Overview Manufacturer Adlerwerke Production 1938-40: 7,470 units Assembly Frankfurt am Main Body and chassis Body style “Limousine” (4 door Saloons) ...

  • Adler 2.5-litre (1937-1940)

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    1930s 1940s
    Adler 2.5-litre (1937-1940)

    Adler 2.5-litre (1937 to 1940) Overview Manufacturer Adlerwerke Also called Adler Typ 10 Autobahn Adler Production 1937 – 1940 21,249 units Assembly Frankfurt am Main Designer ...

  • Adler Diplomat (1934-1940)

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    Luxury Cars
    1930s 1940s
    Adler Diplomat (1934-1940)

    Adler Diplomat (1934 to 1940) Overview Manufacturer Adlerwerke Production March 1934 - 1940 3,205 units Assembly Frankfurt am Main Body and chassis Body style “Limousine” ...

  • Adler Trumpf Junior (1936-1941)

    Motor Cars
    1930s 1940s
    Adler Trumpf Junior (1936-1941)

    Adler Trumpf Junior 1936 to 1941 Overview Manufacturer Adlerwerke Also called 1934-35: Adler Trumpf Junior (1G) 1936–41: Adler Trumpf Junior (1E) 1935–37: Adler Trumpf Junior ...

  • AEC armored car (1942-1943)

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    Military
    1940s
    AEC armored car (1942-1943)

    AEC armored car history Manufacturer: AEC Years: 1942 to 1943 Type: military Body: Armored car Dimensions 11 tons Engine 6-cylinder diesel The armored scout car AEC was a ...

  • AEC command vehicle (1941-1945)

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    Military
    1940s
    AEC command vehicle (1941-1945)

    AEC command vehicle Manufacturer AEC From: 1941-1945 Type military vehicle Body command vehicle Engine 6-cylinder diesel The AEC command vehicle was a 1941 in the service of ...

  • AEC Mammoth (1930-1978)

    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    AEC Mammoth (1930-1978)

    AEC Mammoth Lorry history Manufacturer: Associated Equipment Company Production period: 1930 to 1978 Type commercial vehicle Body Truck various Engines: diesel engines The AEC ...

  • AEC Matador (1938-1953)

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    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    AEC Matador (1938-1953)

    AEC Matador truck history Manufacturer: Associated Equipment Company Production period: 1938 to 1953 Type commercial vehicle Engines: 7.6-liter diesel engine The AEC Matador was ...

  • AEC Mk I Deacon Gun Carrier (1942-1943)

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    Military
    1940s
    AEC Mk I Deacon Gun Carrier (1942-1943)

    AEC MkI Gun Carrier "Deacon" Years: 1942 to 1943 Manufacturer AEC Type military vehicle Body Armored car Engine 6-cylinder diesel The AEC Mk I "Deacon" was ...

  • AEC Regal 4 (1930-1940)

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    Bus Coach
    1930s 1940s
    AEC Regal 4 (1930-1940)

    AEC REGAL 4 Bus 1930 to 1940 Overview Manufacturer AEC Production 1930-1940 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,single-decker Layout Longitudinal ...

  • AEC Regal I (1946-1947)

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    Bus Coach
    1940s
    AEC Regal I (1946-1947)

    AEC Regal I Bus Manufacturer AEC Production 1946 to 1947 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle Body style bus Powertrain Engine 7.7 litre diesel Transmission 4-speed ...

  • AEC Regal III (1947-1957)

    Bus Coach
    1940s
    AEC Regal III (1947-1957)

    AEC Regal III Bus Manufacturer AEC Production 1947 to 1957 Class Commercial vehicle Body style bus single-deck Engine 7.7 or 9.6 litre 6-cylinder diesel Transmission 4-speed ...

  • AEC Regal mk1(1929-1940)

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    Bus Coach
    1920s 1930s 1940s
    AEC Regal mk1(1929-1940)

    AEC Regal bus 1929 to 1940 Overview Manufacturer AEC Production 1929-1940 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,single-decker Layout Longitudinal ...

  • AEC Regent 1 (1929-1942)

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    Bus Coach
    1920s 1930s 1940s
    AEC Regent 1 (1929-1942)

    AEC Regent 1 Bus 1929 to 1942 Overview Manufacturer AEC Production 1929-1942 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,double-decker Layout Longitudinal ...

  • AEC Regent 2 RT (1938-1940)

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    Bus Coach
    1930s 1940s
    AEC Regent 2 RT (1938-1940)

    AEC Regent 2RT Bus Overview Manufacturer AEC Production 1938-1940 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,double-decker Powertrain Engine 9.6 litre diesel ...

  • AEC Regent II (1945-1947)

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    Bus Coach
    1940s
    AEC Regent II (1945-1947)

    AEC Regent II Bus Manufacturer AEC Production 1945 to 1947 Class Commercial vehicle Body style bus Engine 7.7 litre diesel Transmission 4-speed Wheelbase 16ft 3in The AEC Regent ...

  • AEC Regent III (1947-1957)

    Bus Coach
    1940s 1950s
    AEC Regent III (1947-1957)

    AEC Regent III Bus Manufacturer AEC Production 1947 to 1957 Class Commercial vehicle Body style bus double-deck Engine 7.7 and 9.6 litre 6-cylinder diesel Transmission 4-speed ...

  • AEC Regent III RT (1946-1953)

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    Bus Coach
    1940s 1950s
    AEC Regent III RT (1946-1953)

    AEC Regent III RT Bus Manufacturer AEC Production 1946 to 1953 Class Commercial vehicle Body style bus Engine 9.6 litre 6-cylinder diesel Transmission 4-speed Wheelbase 16ft 3in ...

  • AEC Renown 664 (1930-1940)

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    Bus Coach
    1930s 1940s
    AEC Renown 664 (1930-1940)

    AEC Renown 664 bus 1929 to 1937 Overview Manufacturer AEC Production 1930-1940 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,double-decker,single-decker Layout ...

  • Aermacchi (1945-1970)

    Manufacturers
    1940s
    Aermacchi (1945-1970)

    Alenia Aermacchi SpA Vehicles manufacturer Varese Italy. From 1945 to 1970 Alenia Aermacchi was an Italian aircraft and after the second world war a small vehicle ...

  • Aero 30 (1934-1947)

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    Motor Cars
    1930s 1940s
    Aero 30 (1934-1947)

    Aero Type 30 car range and history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer: Aero Production: 1934 to 1947 Class: motor car Designer: Bretislav Novotny Total production: 7425 ...

  • Aero Minor II (1946-1951)

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    Motor Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Aero Minor II (1946-1951)

    Aero Minor II car history from 1946 to 1951 Manufacturer: Aero Production period: 1946 to 1951 Class : Motor car Body versions : Sedan , roadster , station wagon , van Engines: ...

  • Aerocar flying car (1949)

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    Aerocar flying car (1949)

    Aerocar The Flying Car history - Role roadable aircraft Manufacturer Aerocar International Designer Moulton Taylor First flight 1949 Number built Six Aerocar International's ...

  • Aerocarene (1947)

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    Aerocarene (1947)

    Aerocarene Car manufactures France (1947) The Aérocarène 700 was a small automobile developed in France and first exhibited at the Paris Motor Show at the end of October 1947. ...

  • Aerocoach (1940-1942)

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    1940s
    Aerocoach (1940-1942)

    Aerocoach Commercial vehicles manufacturer of the USA. From 1940 to 1952. Aerocoach was a bus-building operation in the USA from 1940 to 1952. History The bus-building operation ...

  • AFA (1942-1944)

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    1940s
    AFA (1942-1944)

    AFA Vehicle manufacturer Spain From 1942 to 1944 The AFA Automóviles Fernández y Aymerich was a Spanish manufacturer of automobiles . Manufactured between 1942 and 1944. History ...

  • AFM (1949–1953)

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    1940s
    AFM (1949–1953)

    A>F>M Alex von Falkenhausen Motorenbau German automobile manufacturer Munich Germany. Produced from 1949 to 1953 Alex von Falkenhausen Motorenbau (AFM) (but some sources claim ...

  • Aichi Machine history (1949-)

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    1940s
    Aichi Machine history (1949-)

    Aichi Machine Industry Co Ltd. Nagoya , Japan from 1949 on Aichi Machine Industry Co., Ltd. The Aichi Kikai Kogyō KK ( Japanese Kab 知 機械 株式会社 株式会社 , Aichi Kikai Kōgyō Kabushiki ...

  • Airscoot (1947)

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    1940s
    Airscoot (1947)

    Airscoot American Automotive manufacturer Wichita, Kansas USA From 1947 The Airscoot was a quite unusual car made by the Wichita, Kansas-based company Aircraft Products co in ...

  • Airway Cars (1948-1950)

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    1940s

    Airway Cars American Automotive manufacturer San Diego, California.USA From 1948 to 1950 The Airway was an American microcar with two seats, made by Everett Miller and T. P. Hall ...

  • Alamagny (1947-1948)

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    1940s
    Alamagny (1947-1948)

    Alamagny Car manufactures France from 1947 to 1948 Alamagny is a former French auto-maker. It exhibited at various venues in France during 1947 and 1948. Marcel Alamagny was an ...

  • Albrecht (1949-1955)

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    1940s

    Friedrich Albrecht Automotive manufacturers Berlin, Germany From 1949 to 1955 The Friedrich Albrecht Fahrzeugfabrik was a German manufacturer of wheelchairs and cars for ...

  • Alfa Romeo 158 (1938-1950)

    Race cars
    1930s 1940s
    Alfa Romeo 158 (1938-1950)

    Alfa Romeo 158 Race Car Constructor Alfa Romeo Class Race Car Designer(s) Gioacchino Colombo Chassis Single-seater, tubular frame Suspension (front) Trailing arm, transverse leaf ...

  • Alfa Romeo 512 (1940)

    Race cars
    1940s
    Alfa Romeo 512 (1940)

    Alfa Romeo 512 Race car Constructor Alfa Romeo Designer(s) Gioacchino Colombo Chassis Single-seater, tubular frame Suspension (front) front, independent by wishbones, torsion ...

  • Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 (1939-1953 )

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    Sports Cars
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 (1939-1953 )

    Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Overview Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1939 to 1953 Body and chassis Class Sports Layout Factor or Coachbuilt Powertrain Engine 2.5L Six Cylinder ...

  • Allard History

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    1940s
    Allard History

    Allard Car History Allard Motor Company Limited was an English car manufacturer founded by Sydney Allard which operated from small premises in south London. Car manufacture ...

  • Allard J1 (1946-1947)

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    Sports Cars
    1940s
    Allard J1 (1946-1947)

    Allard J1 from 1946 to 1947 Wheelbase: 100 inches Track Front: 56 inches Track Rear: 52 inches Built from 1946-1947, the J1 was released as a two-seater competition car together ...

  • Allard K1 (1946–1949)

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    Sports Cars
    1940s
    Allard K1 (1946–1949)

    Allard K1 from 1946 to 1949 Overview Production 1946–1949 Powertrain Engine Ford Britain L-Head V8 Canadian Mercury L-Head V8 Transmission 3-speed manual Dimensions Wheelbase ...

  • Allard L (1946-1950)

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    Sports Cars
    1940s
    Allard L (1946-1950)

    Allard L From 1946 to 1950 The L is a 4-seater sports which was produced from 1946 to 1950. It was on a 112 inch wheelbase and available with a choice of 3,622cc Ford V8 or ...

  • Allard M-Type (1947-1949)

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    Sports Cars
    1940s
    Allard M-Type (1947-1949)

    Allard M-Type From 1947 to 1949 The M-Type was offered in 1948 to 1949 as a Drophead Coupé.also a few as hardtop coupes . Introduced in 1947, the M-type (retrospectively M1) was ...