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  • Commer FC (1960-1983)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Commer FC (1960-1983)

    Commer FC Van Commer FC Overview Manufacturer Rootes Group Chrysler Europe Production 1960–1983 Body and chassis Body style Forward control panel van. Numerous conversions and ...

  • Commonwealth (1980-1983)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Commonwealth (1980-1983)

    Commonwealth Custom Coach Builders Ltd Automotive manufacturer of New York .United States from 1980 to 1983. Commonwealth Custom Coach Builders Ltd. was an American manufacturer ...

    USA

  • Compton Stuttgart (1987-1995)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Compton Stuttgart (1987-1995)

    Compton Stuttgart São Paulo , Brazil Compton Stütgart was a Brazilian manufacturer of kit car type automobiles . History The company from São Paulo built automobiles and kit ...

  • Conan (1986-1988)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s

    Conan Cars Car manufacturer of Manchester; Great Britain from 1986 to 1988. Conan Cars was a British manufacturer of replica automobiles in the 1980s, the brand name was Conan. ...

  • Contemporary Classic (1980-2001)

    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Contemporary Classic (1980-2001)

    Contemporary Classic Motor Car Company Automotive manufacturer of Mamaroneck , New York.United States from 1980 to 2001. Contemporary Classic Motor Car Company was ...

    USA

  • Cooper (1983)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Cooper (1983)

    Cooper ( Pimenta Indústria e Comércio de Veículo em Fiberglass) Cooper was a Brazilian kit car brand from the 1980s. History The company Pimenta Indústria e Comércio de Veículo ...

  • Corry (1983-1985)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Corry (1983-1985)

    Corry Car Company Car manufacturer of Ballynahinch , County Down.Great Britain from 1983 to 1985. Corry Cars , previously Corry Car Company , was a British manufacturer of kit ...

  • Corson (1987-1996)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Corson (1987-1996)

    Corson Motorcar Company Automotive manufacturer of Phoenix , Arizona.United States from 1987 to 1996. Corson Motorcar Company is an American company and former manufacturer of ...

    USA

  • Cosworth GBA V6 Engine (1986-1987)

    Engines
    1980s
    Cosworth GBA V6 Engine (1986-1987)

    The Cosworth GBA V6 Engine Cosworth experimented with turbocharged BD derivatives, before settling on an all-new turbocharged 1,500 cc (91.5 cu in) V6 engine to be badged as the ...

  • Cosworth WAA 190E Engine (1984-1989)

    Engines
    1980s
    Cosworth WAA 190E Engine (1984-1989)

    The Cosworth WAA 190E 2.3-litre Engine Cosworth’s involvement with Mercedes-Benz came with moves in the mid-1980s from the German manufacturer to re-enter motorsport the new W201 ...

  • Cosworth YB Engine (1986-)

    Engines
    1980s

    Ford Cosworth YB series Engine The YB series of 1,993 cc (121.6 cu in) engines are based on the older Pinto engine block, and were introduced in the road-going Ford Sierra RS ...

  • Covin (1984-1998)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Covin (1984-1998)

    Covin (Covin Performance Moldings) Automotive manufacturer of Great Britain from 1984 to 1998. Covin was a British replica kit car brand. History Timothy John Cook and Nicholas ...

  • Coyote (1986-1988)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Coyote (1986-1988)

    Coyote Indústria e Comércio Ltda. Rio de Janeiro , Brazil Coyote Indústria e Comércio Ltda. was a Brazilian manufacturer of automobiles from the 1980s.The brand name was Coyote. ...

  • Cross Way (1980)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Cross Way (1980)

    Cross Way São Paulo , Brazil Cross Way was a Brazilian manufacturer of automobiles from the 1980s . History The company from São Paulo produced automobiles and kit cars in the ...

  • CTD (1989-1990)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s

    CTD Parque Industrial de Coimbroes Automotive manufacturer Viseu, Portugal From 1989 to 1990. CTD was a specialized Portuguese car brand from the late 1980s. History The ...

  • Cummins B Type 6BT engine (1984-1991)

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    Engines
    1980s
    Cummins B Type 6BT engine (1984-1991)

    Cummins B series Type 6BT engine Cummins engine Cummins B-Series, Type 6BT Production period: since 1984 Manufacturer: Cummins engine How it works: diesel Engine Type: straight ...

  • Custoca Hurrycane (1971-1988)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Custoca Hurrycane (1971-1988)

    CUSTOCA Hurrycane 1971 to 1988 The Custoca type "Hurrycane". Had design elements of the Ford GT 40 and Lamborghini Miura they were both integrated into the design. The car from ...

  • Custoca Strato (1968-1988)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Custoca Strato (1968-1988)

    CUSTOCA Strato 1968 to 1988 Influenced by the Bertone Lamborghini Marzal ,the prototype Wth GRP material and A VW Beetle floor, engine and gearbox with 70HP. The side and rear ...

  • Custom Design (1984-1990)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Custom Design (1984-1990)

    Custom Design Associates Car manufacturer of Tacoma , Washington.United States from 1984 to 1990. Custom Design Associates was an American manufacturer of replica automobiles . ...

    USA

  • CWA (1980-1983)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    CWA (1980-1983)

    CWA Carwag Indústria, Comércio e Exportação Ltda. Rio de Janeiro , Brazil Carwag Indústria, Comércio e Exportação Ltda. was a Brazilian manufacturer of automobiles from the ...

  • Cygnet (1982-1985)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Cygnet (1982-1985)

    Cygnet Cars Limited Automotive Manufacturer of Northamptonshire,Great Britain from 1982 to 1985. Cygnet Cars Limited was a British kit car manufacturer of automobiles in the ...

  • D & S automobiles (1982-1999)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    D & S automobiles (1982-1999)

    D & S automobiles History Automotive manufacturer Affing, Germany from 1982 to 1999 D & S Automobile Day & Shepherd , formerly D & S Automobile and Shepherd Tuning - Car Service ...

  • Dacia 1320 (1987-1990)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s
    Dacia 1320 (1987-1990)

    Dacia 1320 (1987 to 1990) Manufacturer Dacia Production 1987–1990 Assembly Mioveni, Romania Predecessor None Successor Dacia 1325 Class Small family car Body style 5-door ...

  • Dacia 2000 (1975-1984)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Dacia 2000 (1975-1984)

    Dacia 2000 Manufacturer Renault Also called Dacia 2000 Production 1975–1984 Assembly Sandouville, France Stefanesti, Romania Valencia, Venezuela (Sociedad Sueca PRV) Predecessor ...

  • Dacia Lastun 500 (1988-1991)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Dacia Lastun 500 (1988-1991)

    Dacia Lăstun (1988 to 1991) Manufacturer Tehnometal (Dacia) Production 1988–1991 Assembly Timişoara, Romania Predecessor None Class City car Body style 3-door hatchback Layout FF ...

  • Dacia Pick-Up (1975-2006)

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    Vans Pick-ups
    1970s 1980s 1990s
    Dacia Pick-Up (1975-2006)

    Dacia Pick-Up 1975 To 2006 Overview Manufacturer Dacia Also called Dacia Shifter (1980s) Dacia Gamma (2000s) Production 1975–2006 Model years 1975–1982 (1302) 1983–2006 (1304 ...

  • Daewoo history

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Daewoo history

    Daewoo Motors history Former type Subsidiary Industry Automotive Successor(s) GM Korea Founded 1937 (National Motors) 1962 (Saenara Motors) 1965 (Shinjin Motors) 1972 (General ...

  • Daewoo LeMans (Cielo) 1st gen (1986-1994)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Daewoo LeMans (Cielo) 1st gen (1986-1994)

    Daewoo LeMans 1986 to 1994 Also called Asüna GT (Canada, 1991–1993 hatchback) Asüna SE (Canada, 1991–1993 sedan) Daewoo 1.5i (Australia, 1994-1995 sedan and hatchback) Daewoo ...

  • Daewoo Maepsy (1977-1989)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Daewoo Maepsy (1977-1989)

    Daewoo Maepsy 1977 to 1989 Manufacturer Daewoo Motors Also called Saehan Gemini Saehan Bird Saehan Maepsy Daewoo Maepsy-Na Saehan Max (pickup) Daewoo Max (pickup) Production ...

  • Daewoo Royale (1983-1993)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Daewoo Royale (1983-1993)

    Daewoo Royale 1983 to 1993 The Daewoo Royale is a series of mid-size cars that was produced by Daewoo Motors in South Korea from 1983, being replaced by the Daewoo Prince in ...

  • DAF 95 lorry (1987-1997)

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    lorries Trucks
    1980s 1990s
    DAF 95 lorry (1987-1997)

    DAF 95 Lorry Presentation Year: 1987 to 1997 Class : commercial vehicle Body design : Lorry Engine: 11.6 liters The DAF 77 was a prototype of DAF , which was developed as ...

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  • DAF Y-2300 truck (1983-1986)

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    Military
    1980s
    DAF Y-2300 truck (1983-1986)

    DAF Y-2300 Truck Overview Manufacturer DAF Production 1983 to 1986 Body and chassis Class Truck Layout Military Powertrain Engine 6 cylinder CC 8.25 liters The DAF Y-2300 series ...

    DAF

  • Daihatsu Applause (1989–2000)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Daihatsu Applause (1989–2000)

    Daihatsu Applause 1989 to 2000 Overview Manufacturer Daihatsu Body and chassis Class Compact car Body style 5-door liftback (notchback) Powertrain Engine 1.6 L I4 (petrol) ...

  • Daihatsu Atrai 2nd gen (1986-1994)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1980s
    Daihatsu Atrai 2nd gen (1986-1994)

    Daihatsu Atrai 2nd generation Production period: 1986 to 1994 Body versions: Mini Van Engines: Petrol : 0.55-0.66 liters Length: 3195-3295 mm Width: 1395 mm Height: 1900 mm ...

  • Daihatsu Charade 1st gen (1977–1983)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Daihatsu Charade 1st gen (1977–1983)

    Daihatsu Charade First generation 1977 to 1983 (G10/G20) Overview Production 1977–1983 Assembly Japan: Ikeda, Osaka Greece: Thebes (Automeccanica) Body and chassis Body style ...

  • Daihatsu Charade 2nd gen (1983-1987)

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    1980s
    Daihatsu Charade 2nd gen (1983-1987)

    Daihatsu Charade Second generation (G11) 1983 to 1987 Overview Production 1983–1987 Assembly Japan: Ikeda, Osaka South Africa: Sandton, Johannesburg Body and chassis Body style ...

  • Daihatsu Charade 3rd gen (1987–1993)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Daihatsu Charade 3rd gen (1987–1993)

    Daihatsu Charade Third generation (G100,G102) 1987 to 1993 Overview Production 1987 yo 1993 Assembly Japan: Ikeda, Osaka China: Tianjin Body and chassis Body style 5-door ...

  • Daihatsu Charmant (1974-1987)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Daihatsu Charmant (1974-1987)

    Daihatsu Charmant 1974 to 1987 Overview Manufacturer Daihatsu Production 1974–1987 Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon 5-door station wagon Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel ...

  • Daihatsu CL engine (1983-1998)

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    Engines
    1980s
    Daihatsu CL engine (1983-1998)

    Daihatsu CL diesel engine Make Daihatsu Motor manufacturing period 1983 - 1998 type In-line 3-cylinder SOHC 6-valve Fuel diesel displacement 0.99L The Daihatsu CL ...

  • Daihatsu Cuore Mira 3rd gen (1985-1990)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s
    Daihatsu Cuore Mira 3rd gen (1985-1990)

    Daihatsu Mira Cuore Third generation L70 series 1985 to 1990 Overview Also called Daihatsu Cuore Daihatsu Domino Daihatsu Miracab Production 1985–1990 Assembly Osaka, Japan Body ...

  • Daihatsu Delta Wide 2nd Gen (1982-1996)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1980s 1990s
    Daihatsu Delta Wide 2nd Gen (1982-1996)

    Daihatsu Delta Wide second generation Manufacturer Daihatsu Production 1982 to 1996 Class Motor Car, Commercial vehicle Body style Wagon Van Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive ...

  • Daihatsu EB ED engine (1985-2014)

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    Engines
    1980s
    Daihatsu EB ED engine (1985-2014)

    Daihatsu EB ED engine Make Daihatsu Motor manufacturing period July 1985 - June 2014 type In-line 3-cylinder SOHC 6-valve In-line 3-cylinder SOHC 12-valve In-line ...

  • Daihatsu HC engine (1988-2000)

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    Engines
    1980s
    Daihatsu HC engine (1988-2000)

    Daihatsu HC type engine Make Daihatsu Motor manufacturing period January 1988 - March 2000 type In-line 4-cylinder SOHC 16-valve fuel petrol displacement 1.3L The Daihatsu HC ...

  • Daihatsu HD engine (1989-2002)

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    Engines
    1980s
    Daihatsu HD engine (1989-2002)

    Daihatsu HD engine make Daihatsu Motor manufacturing period May 1989 - July 2002 type In-line 4-cylinder SOHC 16-valve displacement 1.6L Inner Diameter x Stroke 76.0mm×87.6mm ...

  • Daihatsu Hijet 4th gen (1971-1981)

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    Vans Pick-ups
    1970s 1980s

    Daihatsu Hijet Fourth generation S38/S40 (1971 to 1981) Manufacturer Daihatsu Also called Daihatsu 360/550 Cab Production 1971.09-1981.08 Class kei truck Body style Van Pickup ...