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  • Foth (1906-1907)

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    1900s

    Foth (Carl Foth Maschinenfabrik) Automotive manufacturer Domitz; Germany from 1906 to 1907 Foth was a German car brand from Dömitz in Mecklenburg from the turn of the century . ...

  • Fouch (1914-1916)

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    1910s

    Fouch Los Angeles , California , USA from 1914 to 1915 Fouch was an American manufacturer of automobiles from the 1910s . History James R. Fouch had already gained experience in ...

  • Foulkes (1981-1988)

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    1980s
    Foulkes (1981-1988)

    Impala (Foulkes Developments) Kit Car makers manufactured in Dartmouth , Devon.Great Britain from 1981 to 1988. Foulkes Developments Limited was a British manufacturer of kit ...

  • Four Stroke Design Rumen (2002-)

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    2000s
    Four Stroke Design Rumen (2002-)

    Four Stroke Design (Rumen) Four Stroke Design built by the French company developed by the Bulgarian engineer Rumen Antonow . History Already as a child dreamed Rumen Antonow of ...

  • Four Traction (1907-1913)

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    1900s

    Four Traction Automobile Company Mankato , Minnesota , USA 1908 to 1913 Four Traction Automobile Company was an American manufacturer of motor vehicles . The brand names as Four ...

  • Four Wheel Drive (1904-1907)

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    1900s
    Four Wheel Drive (1904-1907)

    Four Wheel Drive Wagon Company Automotive manufacturer Milwaukee, Wisconsin; USA From 1904 to 1907 Four Wheel Drive Wagon Company was an early American manufacturer of Commercial ...

  • Four-stroke engine explained

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    Four-stroke engine explained

    Four-stroke engine explained How a four stroke engine works. There are two basic types of engines in common use today, namely two stroke and four stroke. These take their names ...

  • Four-stroke engine History

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    Four-stroke engine History

    Four-stroke engine History A four-stroke engine (also known as four-cycle) is an internal combustion engine in which the piston completes four separate strokes—intake, ...

  • Four-wheel steering (4WS)

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    Four-wheel steering (4WS)

    Four-wheel steering (4WS) 4-Wheel Steering is not a new concept. Its history can be traced back to at least 1930s. It has been known for many years that the front-to-rear wheel ...

  • Fox (1920-1925)

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    1920s
    Fox (1920-1925)

    Fox (Automobil Aktiengesellschaft Paul Rollmann) Automotive manufacturer Cologne Germany from 1920 to 1925 The Fox Automobile Aktiengesellschaft Paul Rollmann was ...

  • Fox (1921–1923)

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    1920s
    Fox (1921–1923)

    Fox American Automotive manufacturer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA From 1921 to 1923 The Fox Motor Company was an automobile company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1921 to ...

  • FR Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout

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    FR Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout

    Automotive Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout (FR) In automotive design, an FR, or Front-engine, Rear-wheel-drive layout is one where the engine is located at the front of the ...

  • Fram-King (1956-1962)

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    1950s
    Fram-King (1956-1962)

    Fram-King Automotive manufacturer of Sweden from 1956 to 1962. Fram-King was a Swedish manufacturer of small automobiles from the mid 50s to the early 60s . History The ...

  • Framo V 901 (1951-1954)

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    1950s
    Framo V 901 (1951-1954)

    Framo V 901 truck history Manufacturer: Framo (IFA) Production period: 1951 to 1954 Engines: Gasoline 0.9 liter The Framo V 901 is a pickup ...

  • France Jet (1961)

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    1960s
    France Jet (1961)

    France Jet Motors Vehicle manufacturer New York; USA From 1961. The France Jet Motors Ltd. was an American automaker, which was only built in 1961 the company was based in New ...

  • Francisco FMC (1960-2002)

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    1960s
    Francisco FMC (1960-2002)

    Francisco Motors Corporation Makati City , Philippines Francisco Motors Corporation was a Philippine manufacturer of automobiles .The brand name was Francisco ,FMC for short . ...

  • Francke (1904-1905)

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    1900s

    George O. Francke Auto Company Milwaukee , Wisconsin , USA George O. Francke Auto Company was an American manufacturer of automobiles . History George O. Francke ran a car ...

  • Franco Chilena (1968-)

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    1960s
    Franco Chilena (1968-)

    Automotores Franco Chilena SA Automotores Franco Chilena SA was a Chilean car manufacturer based in Los Andes . History In 1968, Industria Automotriz Renault Chile was founded as ...

  • Franco-American (1902)

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    1900s

    Franco-American Automobile Company Automotive manufacturer of Marion , New Jersey , USA United States from 1902 Franco-American Automobile Company was an American manufacturer ...

  • Franco-American co (1907)

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    1900s

    Franco-American Car Company Los Angeles , California , USA from 1907 Franco-American Car Company was an early American manufacturer of automobiles . History The company was ...

  • Franke (1975-1983)

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    1970s
    Franke (1975-1983)

    Franke Switzerland from 1975 to 1983 Franke & Co. was a Swiss manufacturer of kit automobiles from the mid 1970s to the early 80s . History The company from Neuhausen am ...

  • Franklin (1902–1934)

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    1900s
    Franklin (1902–1934)

    HH Franklin Manufacturing Company Automotive manufacturer of Syracuse , New York.United States from 1902 to 1934. HH Franklin Manufacturing Company was an American manufacturer ...

  • Frantz (1901-1902)

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    1900s

    Frantz Automobile Company Cherryville , Pennsylvania , USA from 1901 to 1902 Frantz Automobile Company was an early American manufacturer of automobiles . History Hiram Frantz ...

  • Fraser (1988-)

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    1980s
    Fraser (1988-)

    Fraser Cars Limited Automotive manufacturer of Auckland ,New Zealand From 1988 on. Fraser Cars Limited is a New Zealand manufacturer of kit type sports automobiles . The brand ...

  • Frazen (1952-1953)

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    1950s
    Frazen (1952-1953)

    Frazen (Ray Greene Company) Vehicle manufacturer Toledo, Ohio;USA From 1952 to 1953. Frazen was an American automobile brand from the 1950s. History Frazen was a ...

  • Frazer Nash Car timeline

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    1920s
    Frazer Nash Car timeline

    Frazer Nash Car timeline History Considering the small number of cars made, the model range is vast and the following is not entirely comprehensive. Cars were all built to order ...

  • Frazer Nash history (1922-1957)

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    1920s
    Frazer Nash history (1922-1957)

    Frazer Nash Car history Frazer Nash was a British sports car manufacturer and engineering company founded by Archibald Frazer-Nash in 1922. It produced sports cars incorporating ...

  • Frazer Nash Mille Miglia (1948-1953)

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    Frazer Nash Mille Miglia (1948-1953)

    Frazer Nash Mille Miglia Manufacturer Frazer Nash Production 1948 to 1953 Class Sports/race car Layout Front engine, rear drive Engine Six-cylinders Transmission Four-speed ...

  • Frederickson (1913-1914)

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    1910s

    Frederickson Patents Company Chicago , Illinois , USA from 1913 to 1914 Frederickson Patents Company was an American manufacturer of automobiles and engines in the 1910s . ...

  • Fredonia (1902–1904)

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    1900s
    Fredonia (1902–1904)

    Fredonia American Automotive manufacturer Youngstown, Ohio., USA From 1902 to 1904 Fredonia Manufacturing Company was a manufacturer of automobiles in Youngstown, Ohio.USA. The ...

  • Free stream (2000-2006)

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    2000s
    Free stream (2000-2006)

    Free stream Automotive manufacturer of Leamington Spa Warwickshire.Great Britain from 2000 to 2006. Freestream was a British car manufacturer based in Leamington Spa in ...

  • Freestyle (1998-2009)

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    1990s
    Freestyle (1998-2009)

    Freestyle (TH Engineering) Automotive manufacturer of Lincolnshire,Great Britain from 1998 to 2009. Freestyle was a British car brand off road buggy kit cars . History ABS ...

  • Freewheel explained

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    Freewheel explained

    Freewheel explained In mechanical or automotive engineering, a freewheel or overrunning clutch is a device in a transmission that disengages the driveshaft from the driven shaft ...

  • Freeze (frost) plug

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    Freeze (frost) plug

    Engine Freeze (frost) plug A true freeze plug is an expansion plug located in the side of an engine block that is supposed to protect the block against freeze damage. Water ...

  • Freia (1920-1927)

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    1920s
    Freia (1920-1927)

    Freia Automobil AG The Freia Automobile AG was a German car manufacturer, in the 1920s from Greiz, Germany. Between 1922 and 1927. History Under the direction of Arthur Schuh . ...

  • Fremont (1919-1924)

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    1910s
    Fremont (1919-1924)

    Fremont Motors Corporation Fremont , Ohio , USA from 1919 to 1924 Fremont Motors Corporation was an American manufacturer of automobiles. The brand name was Fremont . History The ...

  • Frenay (1913-1914)

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    Frenay (1913-1914)

    Automobiles Frenay Automotive manufacturer of Liege;Belgium From 1913 to 1914. Automobiles Frenay was a Belgian manufacturer of automobiles . The brand name was Frenay . History ...

  • Frenette (1981-1982)

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    1980s
    Frenette (1981-1982)

    Peter Frenette Automotive Manufacturer From St Neots, Cambridgeshire; United Kingdom 1981 to 1982 Peter Frenette was a British manufacturer of kit type automobiles in the ...

  • Friction disk shock absorber

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    Friction disk shock absorber

    Friction disk shock absorber History Friction disk shock absorbers or André Hartford dampers were an early form of shock absorber or damper used for car suspension. They were ...

  • Friedman Ideal (1900-1903)

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    1900s
    Friedman Ideal (1900-1903)

    Friedman Automobile Co. (Ideal Motor Vehicle Company) Automotive manufacturer of Chicago , Illinois .United States from 1900 to 1903. Ideal Motor Vehicle Company , ...

  • Friend (1920–1921)

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    1920s
    Friend (1920–1921)

    Friend American Automotive manufacturer Pontiac, Michigan., USA From 1920 to 1921 The Friend was an automobile manufactured in Pontiac, Michigan by the Friend Motors Corporation ...

  • Frisbie Hoof (1901-1909)

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    1900s
    Frisbie Hoof (1901-1909)

    Frisbie Hoof Company Automotive manufacturer of Middletown, Connecticut.United States from 1901 to 1909. Frisbie-Hoeft Company , previously Frisbie Motor Company , was ...

  • Fritchle Electric (1905–1920)

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    1900s
    Fritchle Electric (1905–1920)

    Fritchle Automobile & Battery Company Automotive manufacturer of Denver, Colorado,United States from 1905 to 1920. Established the O. P. Fritchle Garage Company in Denver, ...

  • Fritz Görke (1921-1922)

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    1920s
    Fritz Görke (1921-1922)

    Fritz Görke Kleinautobau Automotive manufacturer Leipzig Germany from 1921 to 1922 Fritz Görke small car manufacturer was a German company , which produced from 1921 to 1922 ...

  • Frogeye (1986-1996)

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    1980s
    Frogeye (1986-1996)

    Frogeye Car Company Limited Automotive Manufacturer of Ryde, Isle of Wight United Kingdom from 1986 to 1996 Frogeye Car Company Limited was a British manufacturer of ...