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  • Cisitalia 204A Abarth (1948-1949)

    Race cars
    1940s
    Cisitalia 204A Abarth (1948-1949)

    Cisitalia 204A Abarth Spider 1948 to 1949 General description Manufacturer Cisitalia Category Grand Prix Formula Designed by Carlo Abarth Substitute Cisitalia 202 Technical ...

  • Cisitalia D46 race (1946-1948)

    Race cars
    1940s
    Cisitalia D46 race (1946-1948)

    Cisitalia D46 Race car From 1946 to 1948 Cisitalia D46 General description Manufacturer Cisitalia Type Grand Prix car Designed by Dante Giacosa andGiovanni Savonuzzi Technical ...

  • Cisitalia History (1946-1963)

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    Manufacturers
    1940s
    Cisitalia History (1946-1963)

    Cisitalia Automotive History From 1946 to 1963 Turin Italy An Italian sports and racing car brand. The name "Cisitalia" derives from "Compagnia Industriale Sportiva Italia", a ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Citroën 2CV Timeline & variants

    Timelines
    1940s
    Citroën 2CV Timeline & variants

    Citroën 2CV Model Timeline & variants Chronology of the development of models during production Year Developments made to models during production. 1949 The first delivered 2CV ...

  • Citroën G Van (1948)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1940s
    Citroën G Van (1948)

    Citroën G Van prototype (1948) The Citroën G Van was the 1948 prototype built by Citroën of a small truck which looked like a scaled down version of the H Van, and equipped with ...

  • 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, ...

  • 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 ...

  • Citroën TUB (1939-1941)

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    Vans Pick-ups
    1930s 1940s
    Citroën TUB (1939-1941)

    Citroën TUB/TUC From 1939 to 1941 Overview Manufacturer Citroën Also called Citroën Traction Utilitaire Basse Citroën Traction Utilitaire type B Citroën Traction Utilitaire type ...

  • 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 ...

  • Citroën Type 32 (1934-1948)

    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s
    Citroën Type 32 (1934-1948)

    Citroën type 32 truck Manufacturer Citroën Built 1934 and 1948 Class Commercial vehicle Body style Truck, bus Engine 3053 cc The Citroën Type 32 was produced as a truck and ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • CMV (1944-1946)

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    Manufacturers
    1940s
    CMV (1944-1946)

    Construcciones Móviles de Valencia Automotive manufacturer of Spain from 1944 to 1946. Construcciones Móviles de Valencia , short CMV , was a Spanish manufacturer ...

  • Comet California (1947)

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    Manufacturers
    1940s

    Comet Company Automotive manufacturer of vehicles Los Angeles,California;USA From 1946. The Comet Company was an American automobile manufacturer, which was only made for only ...

  • Comet NY (1946-1948)

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    Manufacturers
    1940s
    Comet NY (1946-1948)

    Comet Automotive manufacturer of New York.United States from 1946 to 1948. Comet was an American automobile brand that from 1946 to 1948 by the General Developing Company in (New ...

  • Commer Superpoise truck (1939-1961)

    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Commer Superpoise truck (1939-1961)

    Commer Superpoise Commer Superpoise From 1939 to 1961 Overview Manufacturer Rootes Group Body style Forward control truck. Numerous adaptations for special purposes Powertrain ...

  • ConvAir (1946-1948)

    Manufacturers
    1940s
    ConvAir (1946-1948)

    Convair (Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation) Automotive manufacturer USA From 1946 to 1948. The Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation was an American aircraft and rocket ...

  • Coventry Climax FWM Engine

    Engines
    1940s

    Coventry Climax FWM engine The FW was designed in response to the British Government's Defence Ministry (MoD) requisition outline issued in 1950, specifying a water pump and ...

  • Crossley DD42/3 (1946-1948)

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    Bus Coach
    1940s
    Crossley DD42/3 (1946-1948)

    Crossley DD42/3 Bus Crossley DD42/3 Overview Manufacturer Crossley Production 1946-1948 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,single-decker,double-decker ...

  • Crossley DD42/7 (1948-1952)

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    Bus Coach
    1940s 1950s
    Crossley DD42/7 (1948-1952)

    Crossley DD42/7 Bus Crossley Overview Manufacturer Crossley Production 1948-1952 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,double-decker Layout Longitudinal ...

  • Crossley DD42/8 (1948-1953)

    Bus Coach
    1940s 1950s
    Crossley DD42/8 (1948-1953)

    CROSSLEY Bus DD42/8 Manufacturer Crossley Production 1948 to 1953 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle Body style bus,double-decker Layout Longitudinal front engine, ...

  • Crossley SD42 (1948-1951)

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    Bus Coach
    1940s 1950s
    Crossley SD42 (1948-1951)

    Crossley SD42/6 & SD42/7 Bus Crossley SD42 Overview Manufacturer Crossley Production 1948-1951 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,single-decker Layout ...

  • CTA Arsenal (1946-1947)

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    Manufacturers
    1940s
    CTA Arsenal (1946-1947)

    CTA Arsenal The CTA Arsenal was a French Grand Prix - race cars of 1946/47 have been built by the three copies. History CTA arsenal were registered for the 1947 and 1948 Grand ...

  • DAF Losser (1938-1955)

    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    DAF Losser (1938-1955)

    DAF Losser truck Manufacturer DAF Production 1938 to 1955 Class commercial vehicle Layout truck Load 5 tonnes The DAF Losser (unloader) was the first vehicle of ...

  • Daimler Armoured Car (1939-1954)

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    Military
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Daimler Armoured Car (1939-1954)

    Daimler Armoured Car 1939-1954 Type Armoured car Place of origin United Kingdom Production history Manufacturer Daimler Number built 2,694 Specifications Weight 7.6 t Length 13 ...

  • Daimler DE (1946-1953)

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    Luxury Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Daimler DE (1946-1953)

    Daimler DE car range Daimler DE Overview Manufacturer Daimler Company Parent company Birmingham Small Arms Company Production 1946-1953 Assembly Radford, Coventry, UK Body and ...

  • Daimler Dingo Scout Car (1940-1968)

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    Military
    1940s 1950s 1960s
    Daimler Dingo Scout Car (1940-1968)

    Daimler Dingo Scout Car 1940-1968 Type Armoured car Place of origin United Kingdom Service history In service 1940-1968 Used by British Commonwealth and associated foreign units ...

  • Daimler Eighteen DB18 (1939-1953)

    Luxury Cars
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Daimler Eighteen DB18 (1939-1953)

    Daimler Eighteen DB18 Consort 1939 to 1953 Manufacturer The Daimler Company Limited Also called Daimler Eighteen (1939–1950) Daimler 2½-litre (1939–1950) Daimler Consort ...

  • Davis (1947-1949)

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    Manufacturers
    1940s
    Davis (1947-1949)

    Davis Motorcar Company American Automotive manufacturer Los Angeles, California.USA From 1947 to 1949 The Davis Motorcar Company was an American automobile manufacturer based in ...

  • 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 ...

  • Del Mar (1949)

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    Manufacturers
    1940s
    Del Mar (1949)

    Del Mar Motors Automotive manufacturer of San Diego California.United States from 1949 The Del Mar Motors, Inc. was an American automobile manufacturers, which only 1949 in San ...

  • 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 ...

  • Delahaye 134 (1933–1946)

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    Luxury Cars
    1930s 1940s
    Delahaye 134 (1933–1946)

    Delahaye 134 1933–1946 Overview Manufacturer Delahaye Production 1933–1946 Designer Jean François Body and chassis Class Luxury car Layout FR layout Related Delahaye 135/138/148 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Dellow (1949-1956)

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    Manufacturers
    1940s
    Dellow (1949-1956)

    Dellow Car Range history Birmingham, England UK Dellow cars were made in a factory at Alvechurch, near Birmingham, England between 1949 and 1956. Dellow was a product of Dellow ...

  • Dennis Lance K series (1947-1954)

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    Bus Coach
    1940s 1950s
    Dennis Lance K series (1947-1954)

    Dennis Lance K Series Bus range and history Vehicle details Manufacturer: Dennis Production: 1947 to 1954 Class: Commercial vehicle Assembly plants: Great Britain Body and ...

  • Denzel (1948-1960)

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    Manufacturers
    1940s
    Denzel (1948-1960)

    Denzel (WD) Automotive manufacturer Vienna ,Austria From 1948 to 1960. Denzel was an Austrian manufacturer of automobiles in Vienna, History Wolfgang Denzel was already active in ...

  • DeSoto Custom (1940-1952)

    Luxury Cars
    1940s 1950s
    DeSoto Custom (1940-1952)

    DeSoto Custom Production period: 1942 to 1952 Class: Luxury Car Body versions: Saloon, station wagon, coupé, convertible Engines: Gasoline :3.8 Liters (80 kW) Wheelbase: 122.5 ...

  • DeSoto Suburban (1946-1954)

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    Motor Cars
    1940s 1950s
    DeSoto Suburban (1946-1954)

    DeSoto Suburban car history Manufacturer: DeSoto Production period: 1946 to 1954 Class : Motor car Body versions : Saloon Engines: Gasoline 3813 cc The DeSoto Suburban also known ...

  • DKW F10 (1948-1952)

    Motor Cars
    1940s 1950s

    DKW F10 (1948 to 1952) The DKW F10 was a car sold by DKW of Ingolstadt, West Germany, during the early part of 1950 only. It was the first postwar car produced by the firm, ...