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  • Larmar (1946-1951)

    Manufacturers
    1940s
    Larmar (1946-1951)

    Larmar Engineering Company Limited Automotive Car manufacturer of Ingatestone, Essex United Kingdom From 1946 to 1951. Larmar Engineering Company Limited is a British company in ...

  • Larrabee Majestic (1916-1932)

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    1910s
    Larrabee Majestic (1916-1932)

    Larrabee-Deyo Motor Truck Company Automotive manufacturer of Binghamton , New York , USA from 1916 to 1932. Larrabee-Deyo Motor Truck Company was an American manufacturer ...

    USA

  • Larrousse (1987-1994)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Larrousse (1987-1994)

    Larrousse Larrousse was founded by Didier Calmels and the former racing driver and Renault sports director Gérard Larrousse French motorsport team, which participated ...

  • LaSalle history (1927-1940)

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    1920s
    LaSalle history (1927-1940)

    LaSalle History LaSalle was the name of a under Cadillac from 1927 to 1940 led brand of the US automotive group General Motors. History LaSalle named after Robert Cavelier de La ...

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  • Lateral force variation

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    Lateral force variation

    Lateral force variation explained Tires provide for steering, traction, braking, and load support by transmitting forces between the vehicle and the road. Lateral force variation ...

  • Latham (1983-1990)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Latham (1983-1990)

    Latham Sports Cars Automotive manufacturer of Bicester , Oxfordshire,Great Britain from 1983 to 1990. Latham Sportscars was a British manufacturer of kit car sports automobiles . ...

  • Lauer (1921-1923)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s

    Lauer (Automobilwerk Lauer GmbH) Vehicle manufacturer Leipzig Germany from 1921 to 1923 Automobilwerk Lauer GmbH was an automobile manufacturer from Leipzig , which was active ...

  • Laurence Jackson (1919-1920)

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    1910s

    Laurence-Jackson Ltd. Carmakers manufactured in Staffordshire.Great Britain from 1919 to 1920. The Laurence-Jackson Ltd. , was a British automaker that was only based in 1919 ...

  • Laurin & Klement FC FCR FCS (1907-1909)

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    Sports Cars
    1900s
    Laurin & Klement FC FCR FCS (1907-1909)

    Laurin & Klement FC FCR FCS cars Manufacturer: Laurin & Klement Production period: 1905 to 1907 Class : Sports car Body versions : open Engines: four-cylinder The Laurin & ...

  • Lauth-Juergen (1907-1915)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Lauth-Juergen (1907-1915)

    Lauth-Juergen Motor Car Company Automotive manufacturer of Fremont , Ohio United States from 1907 to 1915. Lauth-Juergen Motor Car Company was an American manufacturer of motor ...

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  • Law (1904-1907)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Law Auto Manufacturing Company Automotive manufacturer of Bristol , Connecticut;United States of America from 1904 to 1907. Law Auto Manufacturing Company was ...

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  • Lawter (1909)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Lawter (Safety Shredder Company) Automotive manufacturer of New Castle , Indiana ,United States from 1909 Safety Shredder Company was an American manufacturer of automobiles .The ...

    USA

  • LCD (2003-2008)

    Manufacturers
    2000s
    LCD (2003-2008)

    LC Developments Limited Automotive manufacturer from Pontypool in Wales; United Kingdom 2003 to 2008. LC Developments Limited was a British company frpm the 2000s and automotive ...

  • LCE (1914-1916)

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    1910s

    LCE Automotive manufacturer of Waterloo , Iowa ;United States of America from 1914 to 1916. LCE was an American manufacturer of automobiles .The brand name was LCE . History ...

    USA

  • LDS (1957-1966)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s
    LDS (1957-1966)

    LDS Formula 1 LDS is the brand name for the South African racing driver and designer Louis Douglas "Doug" Serrurier developed and built for the Formula 1 in the 1950s and 1960s . ...

  • LDV Convoy (1997-2006)

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    Vans Pick-ups
    1990s 2000s
    LDV Convoy (1997-2006)

    LDV Convoy history Manufacturer: LDV Production period: 1997 to 2006 Type: Commercial vehicle designs: Flatbed , panel van , minibus Engines: 2.5 to 3.5 litres The LDV Convoy is ...

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  • LDV Limited (1993-2009)

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    1990s 2000s
    LDV Limited (1993-2009)

    LDV Limited Commercial vehicles manufacturer of Birmingham;United Kingdom From 1993 to 2009. LDV Limited was a British manufacturer of Commercial vehicles that were built from ...

  • Le Jeal (1900-1906)

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    1900s
    Le Jeal (1900-1906)

    Le Jeal Cycle & Mobile Works Automotive manufacturer of Erie , Pennsylvania ;United States of America from 1900 to 1906. Le Jeal Cycle & Mobile Works was an American manufacturer ...

    USA

  • Le Mans on film and TV

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    Le Mans on film and TV

    Le Mans on film and TV With almost a century of racing at Le Mans, from the first events in the early 1920s here we celebrate Le Mans as featured in film and TV programs. Le Mans ...

  • Le Mans Sports (1990-2000)

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    1990s
    Le Mans Sports (1990-2000)

    Le Mans Sports Car Co. Automotive Car manufacturer of Wiltshire;United Kingdom From 1990 to 2000. Le Mans Sports Car Company , previously Le Mans Sports Cars , was ...

  • Le Patron (1998-)

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    Manufacturers
    1990s
    Le Patron (1998-)

    Le Patron (Garage van den Bergh) Automotive manufacturer of Netherlands from 1998 on. Garage van den Bergh is a Dutch manufacturer of kit car automobiles . The brand name is Le ...

  • Lea-Francis history (1903-1960)

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    1900s
    Lea-Francis history (1903-1960)

    Lea-Francis Car History History Richard Henry Lea and Graham Inglesby Francis started the business in Coventry in 1895. They branched out into car manufacture in 1903 and ...

  • Lea-Francis Sports (1947-1953)

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    Sports Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Lea-Francis Sports (1947-1953)

    Lea-Francis Sports Overview Manufacturer Lea-Francis Production 1947 to 1953 Body and chassis Class Sports Layout Front engine, rear drive Powertrain Engine in-line Four ...

  • Leach (1899-1901)

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    Manufacturers
    1890s
    Leach (1899-1901)

    Leach Motor Vehicle Company Automotive manufacturer of Everett , Massachusetts ;United States of America from 1899 to 1901. Leach Motor Vehicle Company was an ...

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  • Leach (1920–1923)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s
    Leach (1920–1923)

    Leach-Biltwell Motor Co. American Automotive manufacturer Los Angeles, California, United States . From 1920 to 1923 Leach-Biltwell Motor Company designed, engineered, ...

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  • Leader (1904-1905)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Leader (Bosch, Zilstra & Rupp) Automotive manufacturer of Netherlands from 1904 to 1905. Leader is a former Dutch car brand in the early part of the 20th century. History The ...

  • Leader (1905-1907)

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    1900s
    Leader (1905-1907)

    New Leader Motors Limited Carmakers manufactured in Apsley Nottinghamshire Great Britain Leader was a British car brand owned by Charles Binks Ltd. was made in Apsley ...

  • Leader Columbia (1905-1912)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Leader Manufacturing Company Automotive manufacturer of Knightstown , Indiana;United States of America from 1905 to 1912. Leader Manufacturing Company , previously Columbia ...

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  • Leaf spring

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    Leaf spring

    Car Leaf spring explained A leaf spring is a simple form of spring commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles. Originally called a laminated or carriage spring, and ...

  • Leaping Cats (1982-1983)

    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Leaping Cats (1982-1983)

    Leaping Cats Limited Bulkington at Nuneaton , Warwickshire UK from 1982 to 1983 Leaping Cats is a British company in the automotive and former automobile manufacturer from the ...

  • Leata (1975-1978)

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    1970s
    Leata (1975-1978)

    Leata (Stinebaugh Manufacturing Company) Leata was a unusual short-lived US-American custom car brand that was in the mid-1970s. History Leata Manufacturer was the Stinebaugh ...

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  • Ledl AS (1981-1987)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s
    Ledl AS (1981-1987)

    Ledl AS Production period: 1981 to 1987 Class : sports car Body versions : Coupe Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.3-1.6 liters (51-77 kW) Length: 4170 mm Width: 1710 mm Height: 1090 ...

  • Ledl Tanga (1978)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Ledl Tanga (1978)

    Ledl Tanga Presentation Year: 1978 Manufacturer: Ledl Class : sports car Body design : Coupe Engine: Gasoline 1.3 liters The Ledl Tanga was the 1978 presented prototype of a ...

  • Lee Stroyer (1903-1905)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Lee Stroyer car history East Street, Coventry UK Lee Stroyer was a British petrol engine manufacturing company and a producer of a limited number of cars. Founded in East Street, ...

  • Lefebvre (1900)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Lefebvre (Cycles et Automobiles C. Lefebvre et Cie) Automotive manufacturer of Ciney;Belgium From 1900. The SA of Cycles et Automobiles C. Lefebvre et Cie was ...

  • Lefert (1898-1902)

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    Manufacturers
    1890s
    Lefert (1898-1902)

    Lefert Automotive manufacturer Gent; Belgium From 1898 to 1902. Lefert was a early Belgian manufacturer of automobiles . The brand name was Lefert. History The coachbuilder ...

  • Left-foot braking explained

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    Left-foot braking explained

    Car Left-foot braking explained Left-foot braking is the technique of using the left foot to operate the brake pedal in an automobile, leaving the right foot dedicated to the ...

  • Legend (1997-2001)

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    Manufacturers
    1990s

    Legend Motor Company Automotive manufacturer of Redditch, Worcestershire; United Kingdom From 1997 to 2001. Legend Motor Company was a British manufacturer ...

  • Legendary (1994-2001)

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    Manufacturers
    1990s
    Legendary (1994-2001)

    Legendary sports cars Automotive Manufacturer of Manchester; United Kingdom from 1994 to 2001 Legendary Sportscars was a British manufacturer of replica automobiles .The brand ...

  • Leggatti (1989-2002)

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    Manufacturers
    1990s
    Leggatti (1989-2002)

    Leggatti Automotive Vehicle manufacturer Dusseldorf Germany from 1989 to 2002 The Leggatti automotive Cohnen & Sommer Sell GmbH was a German manufacturer of automobiles . History ...

  • Legia (1900)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Legia (1900)

    Legia (Usines Deprez-Joassart) Automotive manufacturer of Herstal;Belgium From 1900. Legia was a short lived Belgian car brand from the early part of the 20th century. History ...

  • Leichtauto (1924)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s

    Leichtauto GmbH Vehicle manufacturer Berlin Germany from 1924 The Leichtauto GmbH was a German car manufacturer in Berlin . In 1924 a small car was built there. The light car was ...

  • Leidart (1936-1938)

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    Manufacturers
    1930s
    Leidart (1936-1938)

    Leidart Cars Carmakers manufactured in Pontefract Yorkshire.Great Britain from 1936 to 1938. Leidart Cars was a British sports car automaker in Pontefract, Yorkshire in the ...

  • Leifa (1924-1925)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s

    Leifa Automobile GmbH Vehicle manufacturer Berlin-Charlottenburg Germany from 1924 to 1925 Leifa Automobil GmbH was a German company of automobiles in the 1920s . History The ...

  • Leighton (1902-1910)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Leighton Auto Company Automotive manufacturer of Brockton , Massachusetts;United States of America from 1902 to 1910. Leighton Auto Company was an American manufacturer ...

    USA