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  • Pontiac Super Chief (1957-1958)

    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Pontiac Super Chief (1957-1958)

    Pontiac Super Chief Production period: 1957 to 1958 Body versions: Saloon, station wagon, coupe Engines: Gasoline :5.7- 6.1 Liters Length: 5253-5276 mm Wheelbase: 3099 mm Curb ...

  • Porsche 356 1st Gen (1948-1955)

    Sports Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Porsche 356 1st Gen (1948-1955)

    Porsche 356 original First generation Production period: 1948 to 1955 Class : sports car Body versions : coupé , roadster Engines: 1.1–1.5 liters Length: 3950-4001mm Broad: ...

  • Porsche 356 A (1955-1959)

    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Porsche 356 A (1955-1959)

    Porsche 356 A Production period: 1955-1959 Class: sports car Body versions: coupé, roadster Engines: 1.5–1.6 litres Length: 3950-4001mm Broad: 1670mm Height: 1290-1330mm ...

  • Porsche 356 B (1959-1963)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Porsche 356 B (1959-1963)

    Porsche 356 B Production period: 1959 to 1963 Class: sports car Body versions: coupé, roadster Engines: 1.6–2.0 litres Length: 3950-4001mm Broad: 1670mm Height: 1290-1330mm ...

  • Porsche 550 (1953-1956)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Porsche 550 (1953-1956)

    Porsche 550 Manufacturer Porsche Production 1953-1956 Assembly Stuttgart, Germany Class Sports car Body style 2-door coupe 2-door spyder Layout MR layout The Porsche 550 was a ...

  • Porsche 597 (1953-1958)

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    Military
    1950s
    Porsche 597 (1953-1958)

    Porsche 597 Production period: 1953-1958 Class : SUVs Body versions : Kübelwagen Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.5-1.6 liters (37 kW) Length: 3700 mm Width: 1600 mm Height: 1430 mm ...

  • Porsche 645 (1956)

    Race cars
    1950s
    Porsche 645 (1956)

    Porsche 645 Presentation Year: 1956 Class : sports car Body design : Roadster Engine: Gasoline :1.5 liters (85 kW) Length: 3775 mm Width: 1420 mm Height: 900 mm Wheelbase: 2000 ...

  • Porsche 718 race (1957-1962)

    Race cars
    1950s 1960s
    Porsche 718 race (1957-1962)

    Porsche 718 Race car Production period: 1957 to 1962 Class : race car Body versions : Coupe , Roadster , Monoposto Engines: Gasoline :1.5-2.0 liters (104-176 kW) Length: ...

  • Porsche type 547 engine (1953-1964)

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    Engines
    1950s
    Porsche type 547 engine (1953-1964)

    Porsche Fuhrmann type 547-engine As Fuhrmann engine is Porsche - engine type 547 designated, developed and constructed by Ernst Fuhrmann . The Type 547 is ...

  • Powell (1954-1957)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Powell (1954-1957)

    Powell Manufacturing Company (PMC) Automotive manufacturer of Compton California.United States from 1954 to 1957 The Powell Manufacturing Company (PMC) was an American motorcycle ...

  • Protea GRP Engineering (1957-1958)

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    1950s
    Protea GRP Engineering (1957-1958)

    Protea GRP Engineering (Pty) Ltd. Johannesburg , South Africa GRP Engineering (Pty) Ltd. was an automaker from South Africa . The brand name was Protea . History The Johannesburg ...

  • PTV (1956-1963)

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    1950s
    PTV (1956-1963)

    PTV (Automóviles Utilitarios S. A.) Automotive manufacturer of Spain from 1956 to 1963. PTV was a trademark of Automóviles Utilitarios S. A. a microcar manufacturer based ...

  • Pulga (1955-1957)

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    1950s
    Pulga (1955-1957)

    Pulga Automotive manufacturer of Ontinyent.Spain from 1955 to 1957. Pulga was a Spanish manufacturer of small automobiles in the 1950s . History The company from Ontinyent began ...

  • R-Sport (1955-1957)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s

    R-Sport Taller Danrée y Silveira Montevideo , Uruguay Taller Danrée y Silveira was a Uruguayan manufacturer of automobiles in the 1950s. History The company from Montevideo began ...

  • Ramses (1959-1973)

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    1950s
    Ramses (1959-1973)

    Ramses (Egyptian Automotive Company) Automotive manufacturer of Egypt from 1959 to 1973. Egyptian Automotive Company was a manufacturer of automobiles from Egypt . History The ...

  • Reliant Regal (1953-1973)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Reliant Regal (1953-1973)

    Reliant Regal (1953-1973) The Reliant Regal was a small three-wheeled car manufactured from 1953 until 1973 by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, England, replacing the ...

  • Renault Argentina (1955-)

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    1950s
    Renault Argentina (1955-)

    Renault Argentina (IKA) Buenos Aires , Argentina Renault Argentina , previously Industrias Emperor Argentina , IKA Renault and Compañía Interamericana de Automoviles , is ...

  • Renault Dauphine (1956-1970)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Renault Dauphine (1956-1970)

    Renault Dauphine car history Manufacturer Renault Class Motor car Years of production France: 1956 to 1967 Spain 1958 to 1967 Argentina 1960 to 1970 Production 2,150,738 copies ...

  • Renault Dauphine Gordini (1957-1967)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Renault Dauphine Gordini (1957-1967)

    Renault Dauphine Gordini car History from 1957 to 1967 Manufacturer Renault Years of production 1957 to 1967 Class Sports car Engine Petrol 845 cm 3 The Renault ...

  • Renault Estafette (1959-1980)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Renault Estafette (1959-1980)

    Renault Estafette Manufacturer Renault Also called Renault Hi-Boy (USA, Canada) Renault Petit-Panel (USA, Canada) Dacia D6 (Romania) Production 1959–1980 (France) 1965–1969 ...

  • Renault Floride/Caravelle (1958-1968)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Renault Floride/Caravelle (1958-1968)

    Renault Floride and Caravelle car history Manufacturer Renault Years of production 1958 to 1968 Class Sports car Engines 845cm to 1108cm Bodywork Coupe,Convertible 2 doors ...

  • Renault Frégate (1951-1960)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Renault Frégate (1951-1960)

    Renault Frégate Manufacturer Renault Production 1951 to 1960 Assembly France Body style 4-door saloon (Frégate) 5-door estate (Domaine & Manoir) Layout FR layout Engine ...

  • Renault Juvaquatre (1937-1960)

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    Motor Cars
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Renault Juvaquatre (1937-1960)

    Renault Juvaquatre car range and history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer Renault Production 1937 to 1960 Class motor car Total production 251,010 Assembly plants ...

  • Renault Manoir (1959-1960)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Renault Manoir (1959-1960)

    Renault Manoir car history Make Renault Years of production 1959 to 1960 Type Motor car Body Type Estate Engine 2141 cc The Renault "Manoir" is a estate car from based on ...

  • Reventlow Scarab (1958)

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    1950s
    Reventlow Scarab (1958)

    Scarab (Reventlow Automobile Company) Automotive manufacturer of Los Angeles California.United States from 1958. Scarab was an American automobile brand, which was built in 1958 ...

  • RGS (1950-1962)

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    1950s
    RGS (1950-1962)

    RGS Automobile Components Ltd Car manufacturer of Windsor.Great Britain from 1950 to 1962. RGS Automobile Components Ltd was a British manufacturer of automobiles from the 1950s ...

  • Rheinische (1954-1955)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Rheinische (1954-1955)

    Rheinische Automobil-Fabrik, Hennhöfer & Co Vehicle manufacturer Ludwigshafen am Rhein Germany from 1954 to 1955 The Rheinische Automobil-Fabrik, Henning ...

  • Rieju (1955)

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    1950s
    Rieju (1955)

    Rieju (Riera & Juanola SA) Automotive manufacturer of Figueres Spain from 1955. Rieju SA is a Spanish producer of motorcycles and small cars in the 1950s. History ...

  • Riley 1.5 (1957-1965)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s

    Riley 1.5 1957 to 1965 Overview Manufacturer BMC Production 1957-1965 39,568 (Riley) 103,394 (Wolseley) Assembly United Kingdom Victoria Park, Australia Body and chassis Class ...

  • Riley 4/68 (1959-1961)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Riley 4/68 (1959-1961)

    Riley 4/68 1959 to 1961 Overview Also called Riley Fordor (Spain) Production 1959-1961 10,940 made Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon 2-door pick-up (Argentina) Related MG ...

  • Riley Pathfinder (1953-1957)

    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Riley Pathfinder (1953-1957)

    Riley Pathfinder 1953 to 1957 Overview Manufacturer BMC Production 1953-1957 Body and chassis Class full-size car Body style 4-door saloon Powertrain Engine 2.5 L Twin cam ...

  • Riley RMA (1945-1952)

    Motor Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Riley RMA (1945-1952)

    Riley RMA 1945 to 1952 Overview Production 1945–52 10,504 produced. Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon Powertrain Engine 1.5 L Straight-4 Chronology Successor Riley RME ...

  • Riley RMB (1946-1952)

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    Motor Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Riley RMB (1946-1952)

    Riley RMB 1946 to 1952 Overview Production 1946–52 6900 produced Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon Powertrain Engine 2.5 L Straight-4 Dimensions Wheelbase 119 in ...

  • Riley RMC (1948-1951)

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    Sports Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Riley RMC (1948-1951)

    Riley RMC 1948 to 1951 Overview Production 1948–51 507 produced Body and chassis Body style 2-door 3 seat convertible Powertrain Engine 2.5 L Straight-4 The RMC was a 3-passenger ...

  • Riley RME (1952-1955)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Riley RME (1952-1955)

    Riley RME 1952 to 1955 Overview Production 1952–55 3446 produced Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon Powertrain Engine 1.5 L Straight-4 Chronology Predecessor Riley RMA ...

  • Riley RMF (1952-1953)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Riley RMF (1952-1953)

    Riley RMF 1952 to 1953 Overview Production 1952–53 1050 produced Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon Powertrain Engine 2.5 L Straight-4 The RMF replaced the big RMB ...

  • Riley Two-Point-Six (1957-1959)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Riley Two-Point-Six (1957-1959)

    Riley Two-Point-Six 1957 to 1959 Overview Manufacturer BMC Production 1957-1959 Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon Powertrain Engine C.26.R C-Series Straight-6 Dimensions ...

  • Roa (1958-1960)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Roa (1958-1960)

    Roa (Industrias Motorizadas Onieva SA) Automotive manufacturer of Madrid.Spain from 1958 to 1960. Roa was a Spanish motorcycle andcar brand brand 1950s and 1960s in Madrid by ...

  • Rodley (1954-1956)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Rodley (1954-1956)

    Rodley History (1954-1956) Car manufacturer Founded Rodley, West Yorkshire Great Britain Manufacturer Rodley Automobile Company Production 1954 to 1956 Designer Henry Brown Class ...

  • Rol-Mar (1958-1959)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Rol-Mar (1958-1959)

    Rol-Mar Buenos Aires , Argentina Rol-Mar was an Argentine manufacturer of automobiles from the 1950s . History Julián Álvarez y Charcas headed the company in Buenos ...

  • Rolls-Royce L Series V8 engine (1959-)

    Engines
    1950s
    Rolls-Royce L Series V8 engine (1959-)

    Rolls-Royce – Bentley L Series V8 engine 1959 on The Rolls-Royce – Bentley L Series V8 engine was introduced 1959 and is still in production. Built in Crewe, it was used on ...

  • Rolls-Royce Phantom IV (1950-1956)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Rolls-Royce Phantom IV (1950-1956)

    Rolls-Royce Phantom IV 1950-1956 Overview Production 1950–1956 18 produced Powertrain Engine 5.7 L I8 Transmission 4-speed gearbox (from 1954, 4-speed automatic gearbox standard) ...

  • Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I (1955-1958)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I (1955-1958)

    Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I 1955 to 1958 Overview Production 1955-1958 Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon variations provided by coachbuilders were: 2-door convertible ...

  • Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II (1959-1962)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II (1959-1962)

    Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II 1959 to 1962 Overview Production 1959-1962 Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon Variations provided by coachbuilders were: 2-door convertible ...

  • Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (1946-1959)

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    Luxury Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (1946-1959)

    Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 1946 to 1959 Overview Manufacturer Rolls-Royce Ltd Production 1946–1959 1883 produced (incl. 639 LWB cars) Body and chassis Related Silver Dawn ...