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  • Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato (1965-1972)

    Lancia
    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato (1965-1972)

    Lancia Fulvia Zagato Sport (1965-1972) Builder Zagato Class Sports car Version Coupe Sport (Zagato) Production from 1965 to 1972 Engines 1.3-1.6L petrol wheel base 91.73 in, ...

  • Lancia Gamma (1976-1982)

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    Lancia
    Luxury Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Lancia Gamma (1976-1982)

    Lancia Gamma Berlina range and history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer: Lancia Production: 1976 to 1982 Class: Luxury car Designer: Pininfarina Maximum speed: 180-190 km / ...

  • Lancia Gamma coupe (1977-1984)

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    Lancia
    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Lancia Gamma coupe (1977-1984)

    Lancia Gamma coupe car range and history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer: Lancia Production: 1977 to 1984 Class: Sports car Designer: Aldo Brovarone (Pininfarina) Total ...

  • Lancia Megagamma (1978)

    Lancia
    Concept & Prototype
    1970s
    Lancia Megagamma (1978)

    Lancia Megagamma concept Manufacturer Lancia Production 1978 Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign Class Concept car Body style 5-door minivan Layout FF layout Related Lancia ...

  • Lancia Stratos (1972-1974)

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    Lancia
    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)

    Britain
    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)

    Registered
    Land Rover
    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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    Land Rover
    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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    Land Rover
    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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    Land Rover
    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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    Land Rover
    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)

    USA
    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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    Ledl
    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)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    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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    Leyland Motors Ltd
    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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    Leyland Motors Ltd
    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)

    Leyland Motors Ltd | Daimler
    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)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    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)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    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)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    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)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    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)

    British Leyland
    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)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    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)

    Registered
    LIAZ
    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)

    Ligier
    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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    Ligier
    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)

    Lincoln
    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)

    Lincoln
    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)

    Lincoln
    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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    USA
    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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    Argentina
    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)

    Registered
    Lola
    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)

    Registered
    Lola
    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)

    Lotus
    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)

    Lotus Engines
    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)

    Registered
    Lotus
    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)

    Registered
    Lotus
    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)

    Registered
    Lotus
    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)

    Registered
    Lotus
    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)

    Registered
    Lotus
    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)

    Lotus
    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)

    Lotus
    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)

    Lotus
    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)

    Registered
    New Zealand
    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)

    Britain
    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 ...