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Strode Carriage (1922-1926)
Registered

Britain

Manufacturers

1920s

Heron Westcar (Strode Carriage and Engineering Works) Automotive manufacturer of Herne Kent.Great Britain from 1922 to 1926. Westcar and Heron was British automobile brands ...

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Strohm (1991-1995)
Registered

Germany

Manufacturers

1990s

Strohm (Automotive Strohm KG) Vehicle manufacturer History Laichingen Germany from 1991 to 1995 The automotive Strohm KG was a German manufacturer of replica sports cars from the ...

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Stroke ratio
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Engine Guide

Technical Guides

Engine Stroke ratio In a reciprocating piston engine, the stroke ratio, defined by either bore/stroke ratio or stroke/bore ratio, is a term to describe the ratio between cylinder ...

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Stromberg carburettor Auto choke Overhauling

Induction-extraction

Technical Guides

Stromberg carburettor Auto water choke Overhauling Stromberg carburettor Automatic choke Overhauling (water type) guide. Note models may be different in side depending on age ...

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Stromberg CD carburettor adjust choke

Induction-extraction

Technical Guides

Stromberg CD carburettor adjust the choke operation The choke cable on a Stromberg CD carburettor is connected to a cam lever which in turn, is attached at its centre to a ...

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Stromberg CD carburettor Cleaning
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Induction-extraction

Technical Guides

Cleaning the Float bowl on a Stromberg CD carburettor The float chamber on a Stromberg CD carburettor is at the bottom. Remove the fuel line at the side of the carburettor body. ...

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Stromberg CD carburettor Overhauling

Induction-extraction

Technical Guides

Overhauling a Stromberg CD carburettor The Stromberg CD range regulates the fuel flow by moving a tapered needle in and out of an adjustable jet. The needle is fixed to the base ...

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Strommen (1928-1940)

Norway

Manufacturers

1920s

Strommen-Dodge History Strommen-Dodge was a Norwegian Vehicle brand from the 1920s and 1930s. History The company AS Strommen’s Værksted from Strømmen was founded in 1873 as a ...

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Strut
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Suspension & Steering

Technical Guides

Strut explained As components of an automobile chassis, they can be passive braces to reinforce the chassis and/or body, or active components of the suspension. An automotive ...

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Struts Replace all types
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Suspension & Steering

Technical Guides

How to Replace Car Struts Your vehicles suspension is what connects the wheel spindles to the body and controls the ride over rough surfaces. There are two components that form ...

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Stuart (1906-1908)
Registered

Britain

Manufacturers

1900s

Stuart Cars history Wolverhampton ,Staffordshire.UK (1906 to 1908) Stuart was a British automobile brand, from 1906-1908 of the Star Engineering Co. Ltd.. And was produced in ...

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Stuart Motors (1961-1962)
Registered

USA

Manufacturers

1960s

Stuart Motors Automotive manufacturer of Kalamazoo Michigan.United States from 1961 to 1962. Stuart Motors was an American electric automaker , which was only from 1961 to 1962 ...

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Studebaker Avanti (1962-1963)

Studebaker

Sports Cars

1960s

Studebaker Avanti Production period: 1962 to 1963 Class: sports car Body versions: Coupe Engines: Gasoline :4.7 litres (179-216 kW) Length: 4888 mm Width: 1788 mm Height: 1368 mm ...

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Studebaker Champ (1960-1964)

Studebaker

Vans Pick-ups

1960s

Studebaker Champ Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: Commercial vehicle Body type: Pickup truck Production: 1960 to 1964 The Studebaker Champ was a lightweight pickup ...

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Studebaker Champion 1st gen (1939–1941)

Studebaker

Motor Cars

1930s 1940s

Studebaker Champion First generation Production 1939–1941 Class Motor car Body style 2-4 door sedan Engine 164.3 cu in (2.7 L) I6 Length 188.75 in (4,794 mm) The Studebaker ...

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Studebaker Commander (1927-1936)
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Studebaker

Motor Cars

1920s 1930s

Studebaker Commander Manufacturer Studebaker Model years 1927 to 1937 Assembly United States Class mid-size Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive The Studebaker Commander was a ...

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Studebaker Commander (1937-1958)
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Studebaker

Motor Cars

1930s 1940s 1950s

Studebaker Commander Manufacturer Studebaker Model years 1937-1958 Assembly United States Class mid-size Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive In 1937, the Commander was again ...

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Studebaker Conestoga (1954-1955)
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Studebaker

Motor Cars

1950s

Studebaker Conestoga Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: Motor car Body type: Station Wagon Production period: 1954 to 1955 The Studebaker Conestoga was a all-steel ...

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Studebaker Dictator (1927-1937)

Studebaker

Motor Cars

1920s 1930s

Studebaker Dictator Manufacturer Studebaker Class Motor Car Model years 1927 to 1937 Assembly United States Class Luxury Car Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive The Studebaker ...

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Studebaker Electric (1902-1912)
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Studebaker

Motor Cars

1900s 1910s

Studebaker Electric car Manufacturer: Studebake Type: Motor car Body type: various Production period: 1902 to 1912 The Studebaker Electric was a car with electric drive , built ...

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Studebaker Hawk (1957-1961)
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Studebaker

Motor Cars

1950s 1960s

Studebaker Silver Hawk Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: Motor car Body type: Coupe Production period: 1957 to 1961 The Studebaker Silver Hawk was a car manufactured by ...

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Studebaker Hawk Flight (1956)
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Studebaker

Motor Cars

1950s

Studebaker Flight Hawk Manufacturer Studebaker Production 1956 Designer Raymond Loewy Body style Coupe Layout FR layout Related Studebaker Champion Engine 185.6 cu in (3.0 L) ...

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Studebaker Hawk Golden (1956-1958)
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Studebaker

Motor Cars

1950s

Studebaker Golden Hawk Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: Motor car Body type: Coupe Production period: 1956 to 1958 The Studebaker Golden Hawk was a two-door hardtop ...

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Studebaker Hawk Gran Turismo (1962-1964)

Studebaker

Motor Cars

1960s

Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: Motor car Body type: Coupe Production period: 1962 to 1964 Engine V8 289.00 cu in, 4725.15 cu cm Wheel ...

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Studebaker Hawk Power (1956)
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Studebaker

Sports Cars

1950s

Studebaker Power Hawk Manufacturer Studebaker Model years 1956 Assembly United States Designer Raymond Loewy Body style 2-door hardtop Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive ...

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Studebaker Hawk Sky (1956)

Studebaker

Motor Cars

1950s

Studebaker Sky Hawk Manufacturer Studebaker Model years 1956 Assembly United States Designer Raymond Loewy Body style 2-door hardtop Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Engine ...

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Studebaker History (1902-1967)
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Studebaker | USA

Manufacturers

1890s

Studebaker Corporation History Automotive manufacturer USA Studebaker was an American brand name for, automobiles , commercial vehicles , and industrial products . The company ...

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Studebaker Lark 1st Gen (1959-1961)
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Studebaker

Motor Cars

1950s 1960s

Studebaker Lark First generation Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: Motor car Body type: Various Production period: 1959 to 1966 The Studebaker Lark was a "compact" car ...

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Studebaker Light Four (1918-1919)

Studebaker

Motor Cars

1910s

Studebaker Light Four Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Class: Motor car Body type: touring car, sedan and roadster Production period: 1918 and 1919 Engine 3,176 cc Four ...

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Studebaker President (1927-1958)
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Studebaker

Luxury Cars

1920s 1930s 1950s

Studebaker President range Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: Luxury car Body type: Various Production period: 1927 to 1958 The Studebaker President was the most ...

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Studebaker Timeline

Studebaker

Timelines

1900s

Studebaker automobile Timeline Studebaker Electric (1902–1912) Studebaker-Garford (1904–1911) Studebaker Six monobloc-engine models (1911–1918) Studebaker Light Four (1918–1920) ...

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Studebaker Transtar (1956-1963)

Studebaker

Vans Pick-ups

1950s 1960s

Studebaker Transtar pickup Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: commercial vehicle Body type: pickup,truck Production period: 1956 to 1963 The Studebaker Transtar was a ...

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Studebaker Wagonaire (1963-1966)
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Studebaker

Motor Cars

1960s

Studebaker Wagonaire Manufacturer: Studebaker Corporation Type: Motor car Body type: Estate wagon Production period: 1963 to 1966 The Studebaker Wagonaire was ...

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Studebaker-Packard History (1954-1958)
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Studebaker | USA

Manufacturers

1950s

Studebaker-Packard Corporation history The Studebaker-Packard Corporation was formed in 1954 by the purchase of the Studebaker Corporation in South Bend (Indiana) by the Packard ...

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Studillac (1953-1955)

USA

Manufacturers

1950s

Studillac (Bill Frick Motors) Automotive manufacturer of New York.United States from 1953 to 1955. Studillac was an American automobile brand from the 1950s. History Bill Frick ...

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Sturmey (1906-1907)
Registered

Britain

Manufacturers

1900s

Sturmey Motors History Coventry,Warwickshire UK (1906-1907) Sturmey Motors was a British automobile manufacturer in Coventry (Warwickshire) from 1906 to 1907. There were five ...

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Stutz Bearcat (1911-1925)
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Stutz

Sports Cars

1910s 1920s

STUTZ BEARCAT Overview Manufacturer Stutz Production 1911 to 1925 Body and chassis Class Sports Body Roadster Powertrain Engine 6396 cc Transmission Four-speed manual Stutz ...

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Stutz Bearcat 2 (1979-1995)
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Stutz

Luxury Cars

1970s 1980s 1990s

Stutz Bearcat (Mk2) Production period: 1979-1995 Class : Luxury Body versions: Coupe,Convertible Engines: engines : 5.0-7.5 liters Wheelbase: 116 in, 295 cm Length: 227 in, 577 ...

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STUTZ Black Hawk (1928-1930)

Stutz

Motor Cars

1920s

Stutz Blackhawk Manufacturer Stutz Production 1928 to 1930 Class Motor car Body Roadster Engine six-eight cylinder Transmission Four-speed manual Wheel base 127-131 inch ...

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Stutz Blackhawk III-VII (1973-1979)
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Stutz

Luxury Cars

1970s

Stutz Blackhawk III to VII Stutz Blackhawk III-VII Production period: 1973-1979 Class : Luxury Body versions : Coupe Engines: 7.5 liters Length: 5766 mm Width: 2007 mm Height: ...

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Stutz Blackhawk Series 1,2 (1970-1972)
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Stutz

Motor Cars

1970s

The Stutz Blackhawk Series 1 and 2 Overview Manufacturer Stutz Production 1970 to 1972 During the year 1969 the prototype was produced. Starting point was a Pontiac Grand Prix ...

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Stutz History (1911-1939)

USA | Stutz

Manufacturers

1910s

Stutz Motor Car Company history Automotive manufacturer of Indianapolis , Indiana.United States from 1911 to 1939 The Stutz Motor Car Company of America , was ...

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Stutz IV Porte (1979-1981)
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Stutz

Luxury Cars

1970s 1980s

Stutz IV Porte Stutz IV Porte Production period: 1979-1981 Class : Luxury Body versions: limousine Engines: engines : 5.0-7.5 liters Wheelbase: 116 in, 295 cm Length: 224 in. 569 ...

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Stutz of America Inc history (1968-1970)
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USA | Stutz

Manufacturers

1960s

Stutz Motor Car of America Inc History Automotive manufacturer of United States from 1968 to 1970 Stutz Motor Car of America was an American car brand, which produced from 1970 ...

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Styl Kar (1965-1970)
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Greece

Manufacturers

1960s

Styl Kar STYL KAR was a Greek company in the field of motor vehicle construction. History Stylianos Karakatsanis founded the company after the Second World War in Thessaloniki as ...

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