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  • Dragonfly Cars (1981-1986)

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    1980s
    Dragonfly Cars (1981-1986)

    Dragonfly Cars (KCG) Automotive manufacturer of Ash Vale , Hampshire.Great Britain from 1981 to 1986. Dragonfly Cars was a British manufacturer of kit cars and coversions for ...

  • Dragonfly Cars (1994-1995)

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    1990s

    Dragonfly Cars Automotive Manufacturer of Toton , Nottinghamshire,United Kingdom from 1994 to 1995 Dragonfly Cars was a British manufacturer of replica 3 wheel automobiles in the ...

  • Drake (1921-1922)

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    1920s
    Drake (1921-1922)

    Drake Motor & Tire Manufacturing Company Automotive manufacturer of Knoxville , Tennessee.United States from 1921 to 1922. Drake Motor & Tire Manufacturing Company was ...

  • Drews (1945-2001)

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    1940s
    Drews (1945-2001)

    Drew's Karosseriebau Automotive manufacturer Wuppertal,Germany from 1945 to 2001. Drews body shop , including body Drews or short Drews , is a ...

  • Drexel (1916-1917)

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    1910s
    Drexel (1916-1917)

    Drexel Motor Corporation Automotive manufacturer of Chicago , Illinois.United States from 1916 to 1917. 1916 Drexel Roadster Drexel Motor Corporation , emerged from the Drexel ...

  • Dreyhaupt (1905)

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    1900s
    Dreyhaupt (1905)

    Richard Dreyhaupt Automotive manufacturer Leipzig,Eutritzsch Germany from 1905 Richard Dreyhaupt was a German manufacturer of automobiles . History The company ...

  • Dri-Sleeve (1970-1971)

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    Dri-Sleeve (1970-1971)

    The Dri-Sleeve Car Co. Car manufacturer of Great Britain from 1970 to 1971. The Dri-Sleeve Car Co. was a British car manufacturer, which was only from 1970 to 1971 in Warminster ...

  • Drift tuning Setup

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    Drift tuning Setup

    Car Drift tuning Setup Explained Drive train A proper mechanical limited slip differential (LSD) is almost considered essential for drifting. Attempting to drift with an open or ...

  • Drifting Explained

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    Drifting Explained

    Drifting Sport Explained Drifting is a driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels, while maintaining control from ...

  • Driggs (1913–25)

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    1910s
    Driggs (1913–25)

    Driggs-Seabury American Automotive manufacturer .USA From 1913 to 1925 History Driggs-Seabury was preceded by the Driggs-Schroeder series of weapons, designed by W. H. Driggs and ...

  • Drive shaft types

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    Drive shaft types

    Automotive Drive shaft explained A drive shaft, driveshaft, driving shaft, propeller shaft (prop shaft), or Cardan shaft is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and ...

  • Driveshaft Replace

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    Driveshaft Replace

    How to Replace a Driveshaft Removing a driveshaft is a simple job in most cases. A driveshaft will need removed to replace leaking transmission tail housing seals, replace ...

  • Driving lamps

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    Driving lamps

    Driving lamps "Driving lamp" is a term deriving from the early days of nighttime driving, when it was relatively rare to encounter an opposing vehicle.Only on those occasions ...

  • DRK kits (1984-1998)

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    1980s
    DRK kits (1984-1998)

    DRK kits Automotive Manufacturer Cheshire;United Kingdom from 1984 to 1998 DRK Kits was a British manufacturer of kit car automobiles .The brand name was DRK. History Derek ...

  • Dropped axle

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    Dropped axle

    Car Dropped axle explained A dropped axle is the axle of a vehicle that is bent upwards towards the ends, i.e. the centre is 'dropped'. This gives two advantages: the centre of ...

  • Drum Brake Adjustment

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    Drum Brake Adjustment

    Car Drum Brake Adjustment Car Drum Brake Adjuster Location Some Cars Are Fitted with drum Brakes on the rear a few classic cars have drum brakes all round. Drum Brakes contain ...

  • Drum Brake Explained

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    Drum Brake Explained

    How A Car Drum Brake Works A Typical Car drum brake parts diagram Drum brakes have adjusters which move the brake shoes nearer to the drum to compensate for wear After a time, ...

  • Drummond (1916-1917)

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    1910s
    Drummond (1916-1917)

    Drummond Motor Car Company Automotive manufacturer of Omaha , Nebraska.United States from 1916 to 1917. Drummond Motor Car Company was an American manufacturer of automobiles in ...

  • Drummond NB (1907-1911)

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    1900s

    Drummond NB Automotive manufacturer of Dumfries,United Kingdom From 1907 to 1911. North British (NB) Motor Manufacturing Company Ltd. was a early British manufacturer ...

  • Dry Sump

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    Dry Sump

    Engine Dry Sump A dry sump is a lubricating motor oil management method for four-stroke and large two-stroke piston internal combustion engines that uses external pumps and a ...

  • DS 6 (2014-)

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    2010s
    DS 6 (2014-)

    DS 6 car range Manufacturer: DS Automobiles Production period: since 2014 Class : SUV Body versions : station wagon Engines: Gasoline 1.6-1.8 liters The DS 6 is an SUV ...

  • DS Dewaet Stoewer (1934-1935)

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    1930s

    DS (Dewaet & Stoewer) Automotive manufacturer of Brussels;Belgium From 1934 to 1935. Dewaet was a Belgian manufacturer of automobiles . The brand name was DS , for Dewaet ...

  • DTV (2002-)

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    2000s
    DTV (2002-)

    Dynamic Terrain Vehicles Pty. Ltd Bloemfontein , South Africa Dynamic Terrain Vehicles is a Bloemfontein- based South African automaker History Antonie Brandt, head of a company ...

  • Dual ball joint suspension

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    Dual ball joint suspension

    Dual ball joint suspension A dual ball joint suspension uses a pair of arms, one in tension, one in compression, to replace a wishbone, in a MacPherson or SLA suspension. The ...

  • Dual-Ghia (1956–62)

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    1950s
    Dual-Ghia (1956–62)

    Dual-Ghia American Automotive manufacturer USA From 1956 to 1958 1958 Dual Ghia 375 sport coupe Dual-Ghia is a rare, short-lived, automobile make, produced in the United States ...

  • Dubonnet suspension

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    Dubonnet suspension

    Dubonnet suspension 1930s Alfa Romeo P3 Tipo with Dubonnet front suspension Dubonnet suspension was a system of independent front suspension and steering popular mainly in the ...

  • Ducky buggy (1972-1975)

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    1970s
    Ducky buggy (1972-1975)

    Ducky buggy Automotive manufacturer of Oegstgeest.Netherlands from 1972 to 1975. Ducky Buggy was a Dutch manufacturer of kit car automobiles in the 1970s. History JMF Verhoef and ...

  • Ducommun (1903-1904)

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    1900s
    Ducommun (1903-1904)

    Ducommun (Léon Ducommun & Cie) History Automotive manufacturer Mulhouse, Germany from 1903 to 1904 Léon Ducommun & Cie., Mechanical Engineering Workshop was a German manufacturer ...

  • Dudly (1913–1915)

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    1910s
    Dudly (1913–1915)

    Dudly Tool Co American Automotive manufacturer Menominee, Michigan,, USA From 1913 to 1915 The Dudly Tool Co (also known as the Dudly Bug) was a brass era, gas powered cyclecar ...

  • Duer (1905-1910)

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    1900s
    Duer (1905-1910)

    Duer (Chicago Coach & Carriage Company) Automotive manufacturer of Chicago , Illinois.United States from 1905 to 1910. Chicago Coach & Carriage Company was ...

  • Duesen Bayern (2001-)

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    2000s
    Duesen Bayern (2001-)

    Duesen Bayern Built since 2001, Duesen Bayern is a Japanese replica car manufacturer headquartered in Nagoya History Ever since Tetsuya Nagayama was founded, it has been ...

  • Duesenberg history (1920-1937)

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    1920s
    Duesenberg history (1920-1937)

    Duesenberg History Automotive manufacturer of Auburn, Indiana, United States from 1920 to 1937. Duesenberg Motors Company (sometimes referred to as "Duesy") was an American ...

  • Duesenberg Model A (1921-1926)

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    1920s
    Duesenberg Model A (1921-1926)

    Duesenberg Model A Duesenberg Model A from 1921 to 1926 Manufacturer Duesenberg Also called Duesenberg Straight Eight Production 1921-1926 Assembly Indianapolis, IN US Designer ...

  • Duesenberg Model J (1928-1937)

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    Duesenberg Model J (1928-1937)

    Duesenberg Model J Duesenberg Model J from 1928 to 1937 Overview Manufacturer Duesenberg Production 1928–1937 Assembly Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Designer Gordon ...

  • Duesenberg Model JN (1933-1935)

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    1930s
    Duesenberg Model JN (1933-1935)

    Duesenberg JN Duesenberg Model JN from 1933 to 1935 Manufacturer Duesenberg Body and chassis Class luxury Body style coachbuilder (10 produced) Layout FR Powertrain Engine ...

  • Duesenberg Model X (1927)

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    1920s
    Duesenberg Model X (1927)

    Duesenberg Model X from 1927 The Duesenberg Model X, a derivative of the Straight Eight, had a short production run between the model "A" and "J" in 1927. About twelve were ...

  • Duesenberg SJ (1932-1937)

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    1930s
    Duesenberg SJ (1932-1937)

    DUESENBERG SJ SSJ Duesenberg Model SJ from 1932 to 1937 Overview Manufacturer Duesenberg Also called Duesenberg SSJ (short-wheelbase supercharged) Production 1932–1937 Assembly ...

  • Dufaux (1904-1906)

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    1900s
    Dufaux (1904-1906)

    Dufaux et Cie automobiles, Geneva; Switzerland from 1904 to 1907 Dufaux et Cie was a Swiss manufacturer of automobiles in the early part of the 20th century. History The brothers ...

  • Dugatto design (1978-1995)

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    1970s
    Dugatto design (1978-1995)

    Dugatto design Automotive manufacturer Essen Germany from 1978 to 1995 Dugatto Design was a German manufacturer of automobiles . History The company from Essen started in 1978 ...

  • Dukeries (1913-1914)

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    1910s

    DMC (Dukeries Motor Company) Automotive manufacturer of Worksop.Great Britain from 1913 to 1914. Dukeries Motor Company Ltd. was a British manufacturer of automobiles in the ...

  • Dunalistair (1925-1926)

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    1920s

    Dunalastair Cars Ltd Automotive manufacturer of Nottingham.Great Britain from 1925 to 1926. Dunalistair Cars Ltd. was a British manufacturer of automobiles in the 1920s . The ...

  • Dunamis (1922-1924)

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    1920s
    Dunamis (1922-1924)

    Dunamis Automotive manufacturer Belgium From 1922 to 1924 Automobiles Dunamis was a Belgium car brand in the 1920s. History Between 1922 and 1924 , the company Miesse also ...

  • Dunbar & Co (1904-)

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    1900s

    Dunbar & Company Chicago , Illinois USA Dunbar & Company was an American manufacturer of automobiles . The brand name was Dunbar . History The company was founded in 1900 ...

  • Dunn (1916-1918)

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    1910s
    Dunn (1916-1918)

    Dunn Motor Works Vehicle manufacturer Ogdensburg , New York;USA From 1916 to 1918. Dunn Motor Works was an American manufacturer in the 1910s of engines and ...

  • Dunsmore (1984-1996)

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    1980s
    Dunsmore (1984-1996)

    Dunsmore motor traction Former Automobile Manufacturers Stretton-on-Dunsmore , Warwickshire .United Kingdom from 1984 to 1996 Dunsmore Motor Traction was a British manufacturer ...