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  • Lancia Stratos (1972-1974)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Lancia Stratos (1972-1974)

    Lancia Stratos Manufacturer Lancia Production 1972–1974 492 produced Class Sports/rally car Layout MR layout Engine 2418 cc 65° DOHC V6 Wheelbase 2,180 mm (85.83 in) Length 3,708 ...

  • Land Master (1978-1981)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Land Master (1978-1981)

    Land Master car history St Dennis, Cornwall UK The Land Master is a civilian all-terrain utility vehicle produced in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a competitor to the Land ...

  • Land Rover Forward Control 101 (1972-78)

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    Military
    1970s
    Land Rover Forward Control 101 (1972-78)

    Land Rover 101 Forward Control The 101 Forward Control or Land Rover 101FC was a vehicle produced by Land Rover for the British Army.101 Forward Control is derived from the ...

  • Land Rover Lightweight 1/2 ton (1968-84)

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    Military
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Land Rover Lightweight 1/2 ton (1968-84)

    Land Rover Lightweight 1/2 ton (1968 to 1984) History In the early 1960s both the Royal Marines, then largely based on commando carriers, and the British Army required a vehicle ...

  • Land Rover Series IIA (1961-1971)

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    Off-Road
    1960s 1970s
    Land Rover Series IIA (1961-1971)

    Land Rover Series IIA Production 1961 to 1971 Class Off road Body style 2-door Off-road vehicle 4-door Off-road vehicle 2-door pickup Engine 2.25 L I4 diesel 2.6 L IOE engine I6 ...

  • Land Rover Series III (1971-1985)

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    Off-Road
    1970s 1980s
    Land Rover Series III (1971-1985)

    Land Rover Series III 1971 to 1985 Production 1971–1985 Predecessor Land Rover Series IIA Successor Land Rover Defender Body style 2-door Off-road vehicle 4-door Off-road vehicle ...

  • Land Rover Shorland armoured (1961-)

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    Military
    1970s
    Land Rover Shorland armoured (1961-)

    Land Rover Shorland armoured car (1961-) Type Armoured car Place of origin United Kingdom Service history In service Royal Ulster Constabulary Ulster Defence Regiment Production ...

  • Leata (1975-1978)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Leata (1975-1978)

    Leata (Stinebaugh Manufacturing Company) Leata was a unusual short-lived US-American custom car brand that was in the mid-1970s. History Leata Manufacturer was the Stinebaugh ...

  • Ledl Tanga (1978)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Ledl Tanga (1978)

    Ledl Tanga Presentation Year: 1978 Manufacturer: Ledl Class : sports car Body design : Coupe Engine: Gasoline 1.3 liters The Ledl Tanga was the 1978 presented prototype of a ...

  • Leyland Atlantean AN (1958-1986)

    Bus Coach
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Leyland Atlantean AN (1958-1986)

    Leyland Atlantean AN type Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors design type double-decker bus Production period 1958 to 1986 engine Leyland O.600 / O.680 / O.690 length 30 ft = 9.14 m ...

  • Leyland Atlantean PDR (1958-1972)

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    Bus Coach
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Leyland Atlantean PDR (1958-1972)

    Leyland Atlantean PDR1 / PDR2 bus history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer: Leyland Motors Production: 1958 to 1972 Class: Commercial vehicle Total production: 6,000 plus ...

  • Leyland Cub CU (1979-1987)

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    Bus Coach
    1970s 1980s
    Leyland Cub CU (1979-1987)

    Leyland Cub CU Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors design type midibus Production period 1979 to 1987 engine Leyland 6.98NV Leyland 6.98DV length 6.7 7.2 7.7 m The Leyland Cub CU was ...

  • Leyland Fleetline (1960-1980)

    Bus Coach
    1960s 1970s
    Leyland Fleetline (1960-1980)

    Daimler Leyland Fleetline Bus Manufacturer Daimler and Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle design type double-decker bus Production period 1960 to 1980 engines Gardner 6LW ...

  • Leyland Leopard (1959-1982)

    Bus Coach
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Leyland Leopard (1959-1982)

    Leyland Leopard Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle Type bus Production period 1959 to 1982 Engine 11.1 litres The Leyland Leopard was a bus chassis of the ...

  • Leyland National (1971-1985)

    Bus Coach
    1970s 1980s
    Leyland National (1971-1985)

    Leyland National Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle type bus Production period 1971-1985 engine Diesel engine in the rear power 119 kW length 10.3 or 11.3 m ...

  • Leyland Olympian (1979-1993)

    Bus Coach
    1970s 1980s 1990s
    Leyland Olympian (1979-1993)

    Leyland Olympian Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle design type double-decker bus Production period 1979 to 1993 engine Diesel engines : Leyland 11.1 liters ...

  • Leyland Panther (1964-1971)

    Bus Coach
    1960s 1970s
    Leyland Panther (1964-1971)

    Leyland Panther Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle design type Bus Production period 1964 to 1971 The Leyland Panther was a Leyland Motors bus and Coach ...

  • Leyland Sherpa Van (1974-1982)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1970s 1980s
    Leyland Sherpa Van (1974-1982)

    Leyland Sherpa Van 1974 to 1982 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland (Austin Morris) Also called Morris Sherpa Production 1974–1982 Body and chassis Class Van Chronology ...

  • Leyland Victory 2 (1967-1987)

    Bus Coach
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Leyland Victory 2 (1967-1987)

    Leyland Victory 2 Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle design type Bus Production period 1967 to 1987 The Leyland Victory 2 was a Leyland Motors bus produced ...

  • LIAZ 100 (1974-1994)

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    lorries Trucks
    1970s 1980s 1990s
    LIAZ 100 (1974-1994)

    LIAZ 100 truck history Construction : 1974 to 1994 Manufacturer: LIAZ Type: Commercial vehicle Body: Truck, lorry, various body Engines: MŠ 638, 6-cylinder diesel engine The LIAZ ...

  • Ligier JS2 (1970-1975)

    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Ligier JS2 (1970-1975)

    Ligier JS2 Production period: 1970 to 1975 Class: sports car Body versions: Coupe Engines: Gasoline: 2.6-3.0 litres Length: 4167.32 in, 4,250 mm Width: 67.72 in, 1,720 mm Height: ...

  • Ligier JS5 (1976)

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    Race cars
    1970s
    Ligier JS5 (1976)

    Ligier JS5 F1 car Constructor: Ligier Type: Race car Body: F1 Engine: V12 2,993 cc The Ligier JS5 was a Formula One racing car , built in 1976 and used by the French motorsport ...

  • Lincoln Continental Mark IV (1970-1976)

    Luxury Cars
    1970s
    Lincoln Continental Mark IV (1970-1976)

    Continental Mark IV Production period: 1972 to 1976 Class : Luxury Car Body versions : Coupe Engines: Gasoline engines : 7.5 liters Length: 5560-5795 mm Width: 2025 mm Height: ...

  • Lincoln Continental Mark V (1977-1979)

    Luxury Cars
    1970s
    Lincoln Continental Mark V (1977-1979)

    Lincoln Continental Mark V Manufacturer Lincoln (Ford Motor Company) Model years 1977 to 1979 Assembly United States Designer Gene Borndinat Class luxury car Body style ...

  • Lincoln Versailles (1977-1980)

    Luxury Cars
    1970s
    Lincoln Versailles (1977-1980)

    Lincoln Versailles Production period: 1977 to 1980 Class : Luxury Body versions : lsedan Engines: 5.0-5.8 liters (97-101 kW) Length: 5098 mm Width: 1892 mm Height: 1374 mm ...

  • Lindberg (1974-1980)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Lindberg (1974-1980)

    Lindberg Engineering Automotive manufacturer of Tollhouse , California United States from 1974 to 1980. Lindberg Engineering was an American manufacturer of automobiles . History ...

  • Lodi (1973-1991)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Lodi (1973-1991)

    Lodi Automóviles Buenos Aires ,Argentina Lodi Automóviles was an Argentine manufacturer of automobiles . The brand name was Lodi, History Alberto López Rolandi founded the ...

  • Lola T210 (1970)

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    Race cars
    1970s
    Lola T210 (1970)

    Lola T210 race car Overview Manufacturer Lola Production 1970 Class Race car Engine Cosworth FVC Transmission 5 speed The Lola T210 was a sports car prototype developed in 1970 ...

  • Lola T280 (1971)

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    Race cars
    1970s
    Lola T280 (1971)

    Lola T280 race car Manufacturer: Lola Production period: 1971 Class : race car Body versions : Open Engines: Gasoline 2,993 cc The Lola T280 was a sports race ...

  • Lotus 47 (1967-1971)

    Race cars
    1960s 1970s
    Lotus 47 (1967-1971)

    Lotus 47 Europa Race Car Constructor: Lotus Class Race Car Years 1967 to 1971 Designer: Colin Chapman Engine: Ford/Rover The Lotus 47 was a race car based on the Lotus ...

  • Lotus 900 series Engine (1972-1996)

    Engines
    1970s
    Lotus 900 series Engine (1972-1996)

    Lotus 900 series Engine range A lotus 912 Engine It is a common misconception that the Lotus 900 series engines were modified Vauxhall engines. The 900 series was designed by ...

  • Lotus Eclat (1974-1982)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Lotus Eclat (1974-1982)

    Lotus Eclat 1974 to 1982 Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 1974–1982 Successor Lotus Excel Class Sports car Body style 2-door coupe Engine 2.0L Lotus 907 Slant Four or 2.2L ...

  • Lotus Elan Plus 2 (1967-1975)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Lotus Elan Plus 2 (1967-1975)

    Lotus Elan Plus 2 1967 to 1975 Overview Production 1967–1975 Body and chassis Body style 2-door coupé Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Powertrain Engine 1,557 cc Lotus ...

  • Lotus Elite Type 75 & 83 (1974-1982)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s

    Lotus Elite Types 75 and 83 1974 to 1982 Overview Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 1974–1982 2535 made Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style 2-door station wagon Related ...

  • Lotus Esprit S1 (1976-1979)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Lotus Esprit S1 (1976-1979)

    Lotus Esprit S1 First generation 1976 to 1979 Overview Production 1976–1979 Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro Powertrain Engine 2.0 L type 907 I4 Dimensions Wheelbase 96 in ...

  • Lotus Esprit S2 (1978-1981)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Lotus Esprit S2 (1978-1981)

    Lotus Esprit S2 1978 to 1981 Overview Production 1978–1981 Powertrain Engine 2.0 L type 907 I4 2.2 L type 912 I4 A series of improvements made to the Esprit during its initial ...

  • Lotus Europa (1966-1975)

    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Lotus Europa (1966-1975)

    Lotus Europa Production period: 1966 to 1975 Class : sports car Body versions : Coupe Engines: Gasoline 1.47-1.57 liters The Lotus Europa is a built from late 1966 to mid-1975 a ...

  • Lotus Seven (1957-1972)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Lotus Seven (1957-1972)

    Lotus Seven 1957 to 1972 Overview Manufacturer Lotus Cars Also called Lotus 7 Production 1957 to 1972 Assembly Hethel, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom,Martínez, Argentina ...

  • Lotus Seven S4 (1970-1972)

    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Lotus Seven S4 (1970-1972)

    Lotus Seven 1970 to 1972 Overview Manufacturer Lotus Cars Class Sports car Production 1970 to 1972 Assembly Hethel, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom,Martínez, Argentina Designer ...

  • Lotus Steel Bros (1973-1979)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Lotus Steel Bros (1973-1979)

    Lotus Steel Brothers (Addington) Limited Automotive manufacturer of Christchurch,New Zealand From 1973 to 1979. Steel Brothers (Addington) Limited was a New Zealand manufacturer ...

  • Lyncar (1974-1977)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Lyncar (1974-1977)

    Lyncar Engineering Lyncar was a Formula One constructor from the United Kingdom. They participated in two grand prix races in the 1970s. History Martin Slatera a designer ...

  • Magirus-Deutz Uranus (1954-1975)

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    lorries Trucks
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Magirus-Deutz Uranus (1954-1975)

    Magirus-Deutz Uranus truck Manufacturer: Magirus-Deutz Type: Commercial vehicle Production period: 1954 to 1975 designs: Chassis military , flatbed , dump trucks , crane Engines: ...

  • Majoni Plastics (1972)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Majoni Plastics (1972)

    Majoni Plastics BV Automotive manufacturer of Kesteren Netherlands from 1972. Majoni Plastics is a Dutch company and was a manufacturer of automobiles in the 1970s . History The ...

  • Mallalieu (1974-1981)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Mallalieu (1974-1981)

    Mallalieu Engineering Limited Former Automobile Manufacturers Abingdon , Oxfordshire UK from 1974 to 1981 Mallalieu Engineering Limited was a British manufacturer ...

  • Manimex (1978-1983)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Manimex (1978-1983)

    Manimex Automotive manufacturer of Belgium From 1978 to 1983. Manimex was a Belgian manufacturer of small automobiles from the late 1970s to the early 80s . History The company ...