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  • Aarburg (1959)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s

    AARBURG Commercial vehicle manufacturer Switzerland 1959 Aarburg was a Commercial vehicle manufacturer they built a large mobile shop, powered by a front-mounted Ford VS petrol ...

  • Abarth 1500 Biposto (1952)

    Concept & Prototype
    1950s
    Abarth 1500 Biposto (1952)

    Abarth 1500 Biposto 1952 Overview Manufacturer Abarth Production 1952 Layout FR layout Powertrain Engine 1.5 litre inline-4 The Abarth 1500 Biposto was an experimental coupe ...

  • Abarth 205 (1950-1951)

    Race cars
    1950s
    Abarth 205 (1950-1951)

    Abarth 205 Abarth 205 Race car Overview Manufacturer Abarth Production 1950-1951 Layout FR layout Powertrain Engine 1.1 litre inline-4 80hp The Abarth 205 was a coupe sports car ...

  • 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 Ace (1953-1963)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    AC Ace (1953-1963)

    AC Ace (1953 to 1963) Manufacturer AC Cars Production 1953–1963 Class Roadster Body style 2-door roadster Engine 2.0 L I6 (AC) 2.0 L I6 (Bristol) 2.6 L I6 (Ford) Transmission ...

  • AC Aceca (1954-1963)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    AC Aceca (1954-1963)

    AC Aceca (1954 to 1963) Manufacturer AC Cars Production 1954–1963 Class Grand tourer Engine 2.0 or 2.6 L I6 Transmission 4-speed manual Wheelbase 90 in (2,286 mm) Length 153.5 in ...

  • AC Greyhound (1959-1963)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    AC Greyhound (1959-1963)

    AC Greyhound Production From 1959 to 1963 Manufacturer AC Cars Production 1959–1963 Class Coupé Engine 2.0/2.2/2.5 litre I6 Transmission 4-speed manual Wheelbase 100 in (2,540 ...

  • 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 ...

  • AC Petite (1953-1958)

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    Microcars
    1950s
    AC Petite (1953-1958)

    AC Petite (1953-1958) Manufacturer AC Cars Ltd Production 1953 to 1958 Assembly Thames Ditton, Surrey Class microcar Body style 2-door 3 wheel saloon Layout RR layout Engine 350 ...

  • Aebi (1915-)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Aebi (1915-)

    Aebi & Co AG Maschinenfabrik Commercial vehicles manufacturer Burgdorf BE , Switzerland Aebi is a Swiss manufacturer of now specialized Commercial vehicles . The company founded ...

  • AEC Bridgemaster (1956-1963)

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    Bus Coach
    1950s 1960s
    AEC Bridgemaster (1956-1963)

    AEC Crossley Bridgemaster Bus AEC Bridgemaster Overview Manufacturer AEC Production 1956-1963 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,double-decker ...

  • 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 Monocoach (1954-1958)

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    Bus Coach
    1950s
    AEC Monocoach (1954-1958)

    AEC Monocoach Bus AEC Monocoach Overview Manufacturer AEC Production 1954-1958 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,bus,coach Body style single-decker Powertrain Engine ...

  • AEC Regal IV (1950-1954)

    Bus Coach
    1950s
    AEC Regal IV (1950-1954)

    AEC Regal IV Bus Manufacturer AEC Production 1950 to 1954 Class Commercial vehicle Body style bus single-deck Engine AEC 9.645 litre Transmission 4-speed Wheelbase 15ft 4in ...

  • 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 Regent V (1954-1969)

    Bus Coach
    1950s 1960s
    AEC Regent V (1954-1969)

    AEC Regent MKV Bus AEC Regent V Overview Manufacturer AEC Production 1954-1969 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,single-decker,double-decker Powertrain ...

  • AEC Reliance (1953-1979)

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    Bus Coach
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    AEC Reliance (1953-1979)

    AEC Reliance Bus AEC Reliance Overview Manufacturer AEC Production 1953-1979 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,single-decker Powertrain Engine ...

  • Aerfer (1952-1969)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Aerfer (1952-1969)

    Aerfer Commercial vehicles manufacturer Naples , Italy 1952 to 1965 Aerfer (Italian Industrie Meccaniche Aeronautiche Meridionali) Naples, was a former aircraft manufacturer that ...

  • 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: ...

  • AISA (1952-1957)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    AISA (1952-1957)

    AISA (Actividades Industriales SA) Automotive manufacturer of Barcelona ,Spain from 1952 to 1957 Actividades Industriales SA , AISA for short , was a Spanish manufacturer ...

  • AKS (1959-1965)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    AKS (1959-1965)

    AKS (Auto Kraft Shells Limited) Car manufacturer of Bishop's Stortford , Hertfordshire.Great Britain from 1959 to 1965. Auto Kraft Shells Limited was a British manufacturer ...

  • Alba (1952-1958)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Alba (1952-1958)

    Fábricas Metalúrgicas Alba Automotive manufacturer Albergaria a Velha, Portugal From 1952 to 1958. Alba was from 1952 to 1958 a Portuguese manufacturer of Sports automobiles . ...

  • Aleu (1954-1956)

    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Aleu (1954-1956)

    Aleu (Manufacturas Mecánicas Aleu SA) Automotive manufacturer of Esparreguera ;Spain from 1954 to 1956. Manufacturas Mecánicas Aleu SA was a Spanish manufacturer ...

  • Alfa Romeo 1900 (1950-1959)

    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Alfa Romeo 1900 (1950-1959)

    Alfa Romeo 1900 1950 to 1959 Overview Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1950–1959 Assembly Portello, Milan, Italy Nessonvaux, Liege, Belgium (S.A. Imperia 1953–1954) Body and ...

  • Alfa Romeo 2000 (1958–1961)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Alfa Romeo 2000 (1958–1961)

    Alfa Romeo 2000 (1958 to 1961) Overview Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1958–1961 Assembly Portello, Milan, Italy (Berlina) Designer Sprint Bertone's Giorgetto Giugiaro Spider ...

  • Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva Concept (1954)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1950s
    Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva Concept (1954)

    Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva Concept 1954 Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1954 (two coupes and two roadsters) Designer Franco Scaglione (Bertone) Body and chassis Class Concept ...

  • 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 ...

  • Alfa Romeo BAT concept cars (1953-1955)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1950s
    Alfa Romeo BAT concept cars (1953-1955)

    Alfa Romeo BAT concept cars (1953 to 1955) The Alfa Romeo BAT is an Italian concept car. The car originated in a joint collaboration project between Alfa Romeo and the Italian ...

  • Alfa Romeo Concept cars

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    Concept & Prototype
    1950s
    Alfa Romeo Concept cars

    Alfa Romeo concept cars History Line The following are some of the concept cars that have been made by the Italian Alfa Romeo company. Alfa Romeo B.A.T concept car Year Model ...

  • Alfa Romeo Disco Volante (1952-1953)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1950s
    Alfa Romeo Disco Volante (1952-1953)

    Alfa Romeo Disco Volante 1952-1953 Overview Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Also called Alfa Romeo 1900 C 52 Production 1952-1953 Designer Carrozzeria Touring Body and chassis Class ...

  • Alfa Romeo Giulia SS (1959-1966)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Alfa Romeo Giulia SS (1959-1966)

    Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale 1959 to 1966 Overview Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Also called Giulietta SS Giulia SS Production 1959–1966 Designer Franco Scaglione at Bertone Body ...

  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI (1957-1964)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI (1957-1964)

    Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI (1954-1965) Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1957 to 1964 Assembly Portello, Milan, Italy (Berlina) East London, South Africa (Ti model 1960–1963, Car ...

  • Alfa Romeo Matta (1952–1954)

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    Military
    1950s
    Alfa Romeo Matta (1952–1954)

    Alfa Romeo Matta 1952–1954 Overview Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Also called Alfa Romeo 1900M Production 1952–1954 Assembly Portello, Milan, Italy Body and chassis Layout F4 layout ...

  • Alfa Romeo Romeo (1954-1983)

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    Vans Pick-ups
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Alfa Romeo Romeo (1954-1983)

    Alfa Romeo Romeo Van (1954-1983) Overview Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1954-1983 around 40,000 produced Assembly Italy Spain (Romeo 2) Body and chassis Class Van Layout FF ...

  • Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine (1954–1994)

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    Engines
    1950s
    Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine (1954–1994)

    Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1954–1994 Successor Alfa Romeo TwinSpark Configuration DOHC 2-valve I4 Displacement 1.3 L (1290 cc/78 in³) 1.6 L ...

  • Allard Clipper (1953-1954)

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    Microcars
    1950s
    Allard Clipper (1953-1954)

    Allard Clipper 1953 to 1954 Overview Manufacturer Allard Production 1953-4 Assembly Clapham, SW London Body and chassis Class microcar Body style 2-door 3-wheel saloon Powertrain ...

  • Allard J2 (1950-1952)

    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Allard J2 (1950-1952)

    Allard J2 Production period: 1949-1954 Class: race car Body versions: roadster Engines: petrol V8 engines :3.6–4.4 litres Length: 3937 mm Broad: 1727 mm wheelbase: 2540 mm curb ...

  • Allard J2R (1953-1957)

    Race cars
    1950s
    Allard J2R (1953-1957)

    Allard J2R Production period: 1953 to 1957 Class: race car Body versions: Roadster Engines: Gasoline 5.4 litres Length: 12ft 6in (381 cm) Width: 5ft 1 lin (180 cm) Height: 2ft ...

  • Allard K2 (1950-1952)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Allard K2 (1950-1952)

    Allard K2 From 1950 to 1952. Length 3710 mm / 146.1 in Width 1730 mm / 68.1 in Height 1190 mm / 46.9 in Wheelbase 2690 mm / 105.9 in The Allard K2 is a 2-seater sports car ...

  • Allard K3 (1952-1955)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Allard K3 (1952-1955)

    Allard K3 Form 1952 to 1955 Sixty-two examples produced from 1952 to 1955 they were Exported to America as a potential "Corvette slayer" Dodge dealers had been clamoring for, it ...

  • Allard M2 M2X (1951-1952)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Allard M2 M2X (1951-1952)

    Allard M2 M2X car range and history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer Allard Production 1951 to 1952 Class sports car Top speed 136 km/h Body and chassis Body styles ...

  • Allard P1 (1949-1952)

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    Sports Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Allard P1 (1949-1952)

    Allard P1 From 1949 to 1952 Manufacturer Allard Motor Company Production 1949 - 1952 Predecessor none Successor Allard P2 Body style 2-door saloon Engine 3,622 cc V-8 side-valve ...

  • Allard P2 (1949 to 1955)

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    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Allard P2 (1949 to 1955)

    Allard P2 from 1952 to 1955 Allard P2 Monte Carlo The P2 Monte Carlo was a 2-door saloon variant of the K3, produced from 1952 to 1955. It utilised a wood frame with aluminium ...