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  • Standard Superior (1933-1935)

    Registered
    Germany
    Manufacturers
    1930s
    Standard Superior (1933-1935)

    Standard Superior Automotive manufacturer Ludwigsburg; Germany From 1933 to 1935. Standard Superior was an automobile, produced from 1933 to 1935 by Standard Fahrzeugfabrik of ...

  • Standard Ten (1954-1960)

    Standard
    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Standard Ten (1954-1960)

    Standard Ten (1954 to 1960) Also called Standard Companion Standard 6 cwt Standard Vanguard Junior Triumph TR-10 Production 1954–1960 172,500 made Assembly United Kingdom ...

  • Standard Vanguard Phase I (1947-1953)

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    Standard
    Motor Cars
    1940s 1950s

    Standard Vanguard Phase I (1947 to 1953) Production 1947–1953 174,799 made Body style 4-door saloon 4-door estate car 2-door coupe utility (Australia) Engine 2,088 cc Standard ...

  • Standard Vanguard Phase II (1953-1956)

    Standard
    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Standard Vanguard Phase II (1953-1956)

    Standard Vanguard Phase II (1953 to 1956) Production 1953–1956 81,074 made Body style 4 door saloon 2 door estate car 4 door estate car 2 door coupe utility (Australia) 2 door ...

  • Standard Vanguard Phase III (1955-1958)

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    Standard
    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Standard Vanguard Phase III (1955-1958)

    Standard Vanguard Phase III From 1955 to 1958 Production 1955–1958 37,194 Phase III, 901 Sportsman, 18,852 Ensign and 2318 Ensign de-luxe made Body style 4 door saloon 4 door ...

  • Standard Vanguard Range (1947-1963)

    Standard
    Motor Cars
    1940s 1950s 1960s
    Standard Vanguard Range (1947-1963)

    Standard Vanguard History Range (1947 to 1963) Manufacturer Standard Motor Company Production 1947–1963 Assembly United Kingdom Australia New Zealand (Motor Assemblies) ...

  • Standard Vanguard Six (1960-1963)

    Standard
    Motor Cars
    1960s
    Standard Vanguard Six (1960-1963)

    Standard Vanguard Phase Six (1960 to 1963) Production 1960–1963 9953 made Body style 4 door saloon 4 door estate car 2 door coupe utility (Australia) Engine 1,991 cc Triumph ...

  • Standard Vanguard Vignale (1958-1961)

    Standard
    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Standard Vanguard Vignale (1958-1961)

    Standard Vanguard Vignale and Phase III face lift (1958 to 1961) Production 1958–1961 26,267 made Body style 4 door saloon 4 door estate car 2 door coupe utility (Australia) 2 ...

  • Stanguellini (1938-1971)

    Registered
    Italy
    Manufacturers
    1930s
    Stanguellini (1938-1971)

    Stanguellini Automotive manufacturer Italy 1938 to 1971 Stanguellini was an Italian manufacturer of automobiles and racing cars from Modena . History Francesco ...

  • Stanhope (1919-1925)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1910s

    Stanhope Brothers Ltd. Automotive manufacturer of Leeds Yorkshire.Great Britain from 1919 to 1925. Stanhope Brothers Ltd. , previously Stanhope Motors (Leeds) Ltd. , was ...

  • Stanley history (1902-1924)

    Registered
    USA
    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Stanley history (1902-1924)

    Stanley Motor Carriage Company American Automotive manufacturer From 1902 to 1924 1897 first Stanley Steam Car The Stanley Motor Carriage Company was an American manufacturer ...

  • Stanton (1900-1901)

    Registered
    USA
    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Stanton (1900-1901)

    Stanton Manufacturing Company Automotive manufacturer of Waltham, Massachusetts.United States from 1900 to 1901 The Stanton Manufacturing Company is a former US manufacturer of ...

  • Star (1902-1904)

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    USA
    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Star (1902-1904)

    Star Automobile Company Automotive manufacturer of Cleveland , Ohio.United States from 1902 to 1904. Star Automobile Company was an American manufacturer ...

  • Star car Range (1898-1932)

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    Star
    Timelines
    1890s 1900s 1910s
    Star car Range (1898-1932)

    Star Motor Company car Range 1898-1932 Models of the Star Motor Company grade Construction year cylinder Bore mm Stroke mm Displacement cm³ Remarks 3.5 1898-1902 1 114.3 127 1296 ...

  • Star Durant (1922-1928)

    Registered
    USA
    Manufacturers
    1920s
    Star Durant (1922-1928)

    Star (Durant Motor Co) Automotive manufacturer of Elizabeth, New Jersey.United States from 1922 to 1928. Star was an American car brand. These automobiles were of Durant Motors ...

  • Star Motor Company (1898-1932)

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    Star | Britain
    Manufacturers
    1890s
    Star Motor Company (1898-1932)

    Star Motor Company 1898-1932 The Star Motor Company was a British car and commercial vehicle maker based in Wolverhampton and active from 1898 to 1932. At its peak Star was the ...

  • Star Tifosi (2006-2013)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    2000s
    Star Tifosi (2006-2013)

    Tifosi (The Star Motor Company) Automotive manufacturer of Kingsbridge , Devon.Great Britain from 2006 to 2013. The Star Motor Company Limited , formerly Tifosi Sports Cars , was ...

  • Starline Motors (1970-1989)

    Registered
    India
    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Starline Motors (1970-1989)

    Starline Motors Industries Ltd Automotive manufacturer Belgaum, India From 1970 to 1989 Starline Motors Industries Pvt. Ltd. is a manufacturer of motor vehicles from India . ...

  • Starter & Solenoid problems

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    Electrical & electronic
    Technical Guides
    Starter & Solenoid problems

    Starter and Solenoid problems An engine starter is designed to utilize a 12 volt, high amperage electrical system made to turn an engine over for starting purposes via aflywheel. ...

  • Starter motor explained

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    Starter motor explained

    Starter motor explained The other major electrical component in your car's electrical system is used only a few times a day but is the single largest power user and most critical ...

  • Starter Motor or Solenoid replace

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    Electrical & electronic
    Technical Guides
    Starter Motor or Solenoid replace

    Replace Starter Motor and Solenoid The starter motor on your car's engine is designed to crank the engine over fast enough to allow the normal engine internal combustion process ...

  • Starter ring gear

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    Engine Guide
    Technical Guides
    Starter ring gear

    Starter ring gear A starter ring gear, sometimes called a starter ring or ring gear, is a medium carbon steel ring with teeth that is fitted on the periphery of a flexplate or ...

  • Statesman (1971-1984)

    Registered
    Australia
    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Statesman (1971-1984)

    Statesman (General Motors Holden) Australian Automotive manufacturer From 1971 to 1984 Statesman was a car brand of General Motors , which was produced for ...

  • Status Brian (1971-1996)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Status Brian (1971-1996)

    Status (Brian Luff Ltd) Automotive manufacturer of Norfolk .Great Britain from 1971 to 1996. Brian Luff Limited , previously Status Company , Status Motors and Engine Marianne , ...

  • Staunau (1950-1951)

    Registered
    Germany
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Staunau (1950-1951)

    Staunau Automotive manufacturers Hamburg; Germany From 1950 to 1951 The Staunau was a German automobile manufactured from 1950 until 1951. Karl-Heinz Staunau was an entrepreneur ...

  • Steadman (1987-1991)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Steadman (1987-1991)

    Steadman (Ottercraft Limited) Car manufacturer of Hayle,Cornwall.Great Britain from 1987 to 1991. Ottercraft Limited was a British manufacturer of replica kit cars and ...

  • Stealth (2000-2011)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    2000s
    Stealth (2000-2011)

    Stealth Cars Limited Automotive manufacturer of Ewelme , Oxfordshire Great Britain from 2000 to 2013. Stealth Cars Limited , previously Druway Services Limited , was ...

  • Steam Cars Early Beginnings

    Vehicle Body
    Information
    Steam Cars Early Beginnings

    The Motor Car Early Beginnings Steam Although there were probably earlier attempts at designing a self-propelled vehicle, the first successful design of which there is a record, ...

  • Steam Coaches

    Vehicle Body
    Information
    Steam Coaches

    Steam Coaches The Early History Here we take a look at the Forgotten passed of the Road going Steam Coaches from 80 years before the modern Motor car. History With development of ...

  • Stearns Knight (1898-1929)

    Registered
    USA
    Manufacturers
    1890s
    Stearns Knight (1898-1929)

    Stearns-Knight (FB Stearns and Company) Automotive manufacturer of Cleveland, Ohio.United States from 1898 to 1929. FB Stearns and Company (later FB Stearns Company ) was a ...

  • Steering System

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    Suspension & Steering
    Technical Guides
    Steering System

    How a steering System Works A Typical car Steering rack There are basically two styles of vehicle steering systems, rack and pinion and worm gear box. Rack and pinion steering is ...

  • Steering Wheel Shake Repair

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    Suspension & Steering
    Technical Guides
    Steering Wheel Shake Repair

    How to Repair a Steering Wheel Shake When driving your car the steering wheel should provide a steady and smooth operating motion when maneuvering it through city street and ...

  • Steiger (1920-1924)

    Registered
    Germany
    Manufacturers
    1920s
    Steiger (1920-1924)

    Walther Steiger & Co. Automotive manufacturer Burgrieden; Germany From 1920 to 1934. The Steiger company was founded in 1914 as Maschinenfabrik (engine factory) Walther Steiger & ...

  • Steinwinter (1969-)

    Registered
    Germany
    Manufacturers
    1960s
    Steinwinter (1969-)

    Steinwinter GmbH Automotive manufacturer Germany from 1969 on The Steinwinter GmbH is a German company in the automotive industry . History Around 1969, the Stuttgart- based ...

  • Stella (1947-1948)

    Registered
    Austria
    Manufacturers
    1940s

    Stella automotive engineering Automotive manufacturer Vienna, Austria From 1947 to 1948. Stella Automobilbau was a manufacturer of automobiles from Austria . Another source is ...

  • Stellite (1913-1919)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1910s
    Stellite (1913-1919)

    Stellite car History Birmingham a branch of the Wolseley Motor Company,1913 to 1919 Stellite radiator grill Logo Company History Stellite was a British car brand.The company ...

  • Stengel Estate Carriage (1960)

    Registered
    USA
    Manufacturers
    1960s
    Stengel Estate Carriage (1960)

    Stengel Carrossier Hollywood, California 1960 Stengel Carrossier Estate Carriage was an American automobile brand that was built in 1960 by Peter Stengel in Hollywood, ...

  • Stephens (1898-1900)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1890s
    Stephens (1898-1900)

    Stephens (Stephens Engineering and Motor Car Works) Car manufacturer of Somerset.Great Britain from 1899 to 1900. Stephens was a British manufacturer of automobiles at the turn ...

  • Stephens (1915-1924)

    USA
    Manufacturers
    1910s
    Stephens (1915-1924)

    Stephens Motor Car Company Automotive manufacturer of Freeport, Illinois.United States from 1915 to 1924. The Stephens Motor Car Company was an American automobile ...

  • Stephens Salient Six Series 70 (1917-1919)

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    Stephens
    Motor Cars
    1910s
    Stephens Salient Six Series 70 (1917-1919)

    Stephens Salient Six Series 70 (1917-1919) Production period: 1917 to 1919 Class : Motor car Body versions : Touring Car Coupe Sedan Engines: Gasoline 3.7 liters The Stephens ...

  • Sterling (1913)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1910s

    Sterling Automobile Company Leeds Yorkshire (1913) The Sterling Engineering & Automobile Company Ltd.. was a British automobile manufacturer, in 1913 Leeds (Yorkshire) The car ...

  • Sterling 800 (1987-1991)

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    Sterling
    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Sterling 800 (1987-1991)

    Sterling 800 (1987-1991) The only Sterling model that was sold was the 800 series, which was a rebadged Rover 800-series but with different specifications tailored for the ...

  • Sterling History

    Registered
    Sterling
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Sterling History

    Sterling Motor Cars History Sterling was a brand name of automobile marketed in the United States by ARCONA (Austin Rover Cars Of North America) under the name Sterling Motor ...

  • Stesroc (1905-1906)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Stesroc (Johnson Brothers) Car manufacturer of Knaresborough.Great Britain from 1905 to 1906. Johnson Brothers was a British manufacturer of automobiles in the early part of the ...

  • Stetysz (1926-1928)

    Registered
    Poland
    Manufacturers
    1920s
    Stetysz (1926-1928)

    Fabryka Samochodów Stetysz automobiles Warsaw , Poland from 1926 to 1928 Fabryka Samochodów Stetysz was a Polish manufacturer of automobiles in the 1920s .The brand name ...