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  • 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 ...

  • Allard Palm Beach (1952-1959)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Allard Palm Beach (1952-1959)

    Allard Palm Beach Built. London, England, 1952 to 1959 The Allard Palm Beach is a small British roadster built by Allard Motor Company between 1952 and 1959 The Clapham-based ...

  • Allard Safari (1952-1953)

    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Allard Safari (1952-1953)

    Allard Safari Production period: 1952 to 1953 Class : Luxury car Body versions : station wagon Engines: Petrol : 3.6 litres (62.5 kW) Length: 16 ft. 0 in Width: 5 ft, 10 in. ...

  • Allen (1958-1972)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s

    John Allen & Sons Ltd Commercial vehicle manufacturer Oxford, England c1958-1972 John Allen & Sons Ltd, Oxford, was established in 1913. Towards end of the 1950s the company ...

  • Allstate (1952-1954)

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    1950s
    Allstate (1952-1954)

    Allstate Car History Toledo, Ohio USA 1952-1954 Allstate 1952 Allstate Overview Manufacturer Kaiser-Frazer Corporation Production 1952 – 1954 Assembly Willow Run, Michigan ...

  • Alpine A106 (1955-1961)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Alpine A106 (1955-1961)

    Alpine A106 1955 to 1961 Overview Manufacturer Alpine Production 1955 - 1961 Assembly Dieppe, France Designer Giovanni Michelotti Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style ...

  • Alpine A108 (1958-1965)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Alpine A108 (1958-1965)

    Alpine A108 Builder Alpine-Renault Class Sports Car Main type Berlinetta Other versions coupe and convertible Production from 1958 to 1964 Engine 845 cc ohv water cooled I4 37 hp ...

  • Alpine History (1955-1995)

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    1950s
    Alpine History (1955-1995)

    Alpine Cars France History (1955-1995) Industry Automotive Founded 1955 by Jean Rédélé Defunct 1995 Headquarters Dieppe, France Products Automobiles Parent Renault Alpine is a ...

  • Alvis TA 21 (1950-1953)

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    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Alvis TA 21 (1950-1953)

    Alvis TA 21 From 1950 to 1953 Manufacturer Alvis Cars Production 1950–1953 1316 produced Predecessor Alvis TA 14 Successor Alvis TC 21 Body style 4-door saloon 2-door drophead ...

  • Alvis TA 350 (1955)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1950s
    Alvis TA 350 (1955)

    Alvis TA 350 car history Presentation Year: 1955 Make: Alvis Type : prototype Body design : 4 door saloon Engine: Petrol V8 The Alvis TA 350 was a prototype of the British car ...