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  • Shocks & Struts Check

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    Shocks & Struts Check

    How to Check shock absorber and Struts A shock or strut controls movement when a car is driven into a corner or over bumps. These units are comprised of shock oil, dampening ...

  • Short long arms suspension

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    Short long arms suspension

    Short long arms suspension explained A short long arms suspension (SLA) is also known as an unequal length double wishbone suspension. The upper arm is typically an A-arm, and is ...

  • Short shifter

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    Short shifter

    Short shifter A short shifter, also known as a short throw shifter, is the result of an automotive aftermarket modification of the manual transmissions' stick shift either by ...

  • Short-Ashby (1921-1922)

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    1920s

    Short-Ashby (Short Brothers) Short Brothers ,was a British aircraft manufacturer and in the 1920s began manufacturing automobile and bus bodies as Short-Ashby, currently based ...

  • SHW (1924-1925)

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    1920s
    SHW (1924-1925)

    SHW (Schwabische Huttenwerke AG) Vehicle manufacturer History Germany from 1924 to 1925 The SHW AG based in Aalen is an automotive supplier from Ostwürttemberg with production ...

  • Siata (1960-1973)

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    1960s
    Siata (1960-1973)

    Siata Española History Automotive manufacturer Barcelona Spain From 1960 to 1973 Siata Española SA was a Spanish manufacturer of automobiles . The brand name was Siata . History ...

  • Siddeley-Deasy (1906-1919)

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    1900s
    Siddeley-Deasy (1906-1919)

    Siddeley Deasy History (1906) Motor Manufacturing Company Ltd . A 1913 Siddeley Deasy car The Siddeley Deasy Motor Manufacturing Company Ltd . based in Coventry was a British ...

  • Siegel (1906-1911)

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    1900s
    Siegel (1906-1911)

    Feodor Siegel (WMW) Vehicle manufacturer History Schonebeck ,Germany from 1906 to 1911 Automobile factory Feodor Siegel was a German manufacturer of automobiles in the early ...

  • Siemens (1906-1910)

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    1900s
    Siemens (1906-1910)

    Siemens-Schuckert (SSW) Vehicle manufacturer History Germany from 1906 to 1910 Siemens-Schuckert Type B electric car from1906 The company Siemens-Schuckert (SSW) , also shortened ...

  • Siena (1988-1994)

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    1980s
    Siena (1988-1994)

    Sienna Cars Ltd. Automotive manufacturer of Warminster, Wiltshire.Great Britain from 1988 to 1994. Sienna Cars was a British manufacturer of high quality replica cars from the ...

  • SIG (1918-1953)

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    SIG (1918-1953)

    SIG Combibloc AG automobiles Neuhausen am Rheinfall ,Switzerland. From 1918 to 1953 On 17 January 1853, the SIG was founded by Friedrich Peyer in the yard , Johann Conrad ...

  • Sigma (1909-1914)

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    1900s
    Sigma (1909-1914)

    Sigma Société Industrial Genevoise de Mécanique et d'Automobiles The S ociété I ndustrial G enevoise de M écanique et d ' A utomobiles was a Swiss automobile manufacturer. From ...

  • Silhouette (1987-1989)

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    1980s
    Silhouette (1987-1989)

    Silhouette Cars Automotive manufacturer of Corby ,Northamptonshire.Great Britain from 1987 to 1989. Silhouette Cars was a British manufacturer of replica kit car automobiles in ...

  • Silurian (1992-1996)

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    1990s
    Silurian (1992-1996)

    Silurian MGP restorations Automotive manufacturer of Great Britain from 1992 to 1996. MGP Restorations is a British company in the automotive and former kit car automobile ...

  • Simca 1000 (1961-1978)

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    1960s 1970s
    Simca 1000 (1961-1978)

    Simca 1000 From 1961 to 1978 The Simca 1000 is from 1961 to 1978 produced small passenger car of the French car manufacturer Simca . Simca had built since the 1950 produced Simca ...

  • Simca 1100 (1967-1985)

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    Simca 1100 (1967-1985)

    Simca 1100 Talbot 1100 Production period: 1967-1985 Body versions : Combined sedan , station wagon , panel van Engines: Petrol engines: 0.94-1.4 liters (32-60 kW) Length: 3944 mm ...

  • Simca 1200S Coupe (1967-1971)

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    1960s 1970s
    Simca 1200S Coupe (1967-1971)

    Simca 1200S Coupe Brand Simca Years of production 1967 to 1971 Production 14,400 copies Class Sports Car Fuel Petrol Engine 1,204 cu cm Unloaded weight 890kg Bodywork Coupe, ...

  • Simca 1300 1301 (1963-1976)

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    1960s 1970s
    Simca 1300 1301 (1963-1976)

    Simca 1300 1301 Production period: 1963 to 1976 Body versions: Sedan, station wagon Engines: Petrol: 1.3 Liters (45kW) Length: 4242-4547 mm Width: 1575-1580 mm Height: 1397-1422 ...

  • Simca 1307 08 09 (1975-1986)

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    1970s 1980s
    Simca 1307 08 09 (1975-1986)

    Simca 1307 1308 1309 Manufacturer Chrysler Europe / PSA Production 1975 to 1986 Assembly Poissy, France Ryton-on-Dunsmore, United Kingdom Predecessor Simca 1301 / 1501 Class ...

  • Simca 1500 1501 (1963-1976)

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    1960s 1970s
    Simca 1500 1501 (1963-1976)

    Simca 1300 1500 Simca 1300-1501 Production period: 1963 to 1976 Body versions : Sedan , station wagon Engines: Petrol engines : 1.3-1.5 liters (45-60 kW) Length: 4242-4547 mm ...

  • Simca 5 (1936-1948)

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    1930s 1940s
    Simca 5 (1936-1948)

    Simca 5 Car history Overview Manufacturer Simica Production 1935 to 1948 Body and chassis Class Convertible, sedan, Estate wagon Powertrain Engine 0.57 liters Petrol Transmission ...

  • Simca 6 (1947-1950)

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    1940s
    Simca 6 (1947-1950)

    Simca 6 Car history Overview Manufacturer Simica Production 1947 to 1950 Body and chassis Class Convertible, sedan, Estate wagon Powertrain Engine 0.57 liters Petrol Transmission ...

  • Simca 8 (1938-1951)

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    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Simca 8 (1938-1951)

    Simca 8 car history Overview Manufacturer Simica Production 1938 to 1951 Body and chassis Class Saloon , Coupé , Cabriolet, Layout Front engine, rear drive Powertrain Engine ...

  • Simca 9 Aronde (1951-1964)

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    1950s 1960s
    Simca 9 Aronde (1951-1964)

    Simca Aronde Overview Manufacturer Simica Production 1951 to 1964 Body and chassis Class Saloon , Coupé , Cabriolet, Kombi , Van Layout Front engine, rear drive Powertrain Engine ...

  • Simca Ariane (1957-1963)

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    1950s 1960s
    Simca Ariane (1957-1963)

    Simca Ariane Production period: 1957 to 1963 Class: motor car Body versions: Saloon Engines: Gasoline: 1.3-2.4 litres Length: 177.95 in, 4520 mm Width: 69.09 in, 1755 mm Height: ...

  • Simca history (1934-)

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    1930s
    Simca history (1934-)

    Simca car history From 1934 Industry Automotive Fate merged into Chrysler Europe, subsequently into PSA Successor(s) Talbot, a brand of PSA Founded 1934 Founder(s) Henri Théodore ...

  • Simca Jangada (1962-1966)

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    1960s
    Simca Jangada (1962-1966)

    Simca Jangada Production 1962 to 1966 Manufacturer Simca Brazil Class Motor car Bodywork station wagon Engine 2351cc wheel base 105.90 in, 2,690 mm Length 185.83 in, 4.720 mm ...

  • SIMCA Unic Cargo (1955-1966)

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    SIMCA Unic Cargo (1955-1966)

    SIMCA UNIC Cargo Trucks Production period: 1955 to 1966 Engines: V8 petrol engines : 3924 cc, 4184 cc Length: 6445 mm Width: 2300 mm Height: 2435 mm Payload: 8930 t In 1955, the ...

  • Simca Vedette (1954-1966)

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    1950s 1960s
    Simca Vedette (1954-1966)

    Simca Vedette Overview Manufacturer Simica Production 1954 to 1966 Body and chassis Class Sedan,estate Layout Front engine, rear drive Powertrain Engine 2.4 liters Transmission ...

  • Simica 8 Sports (1949-1953)

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    1940s 1950s
    Simica 8 Sports (1949-1953)

    Simica 8 and 9 Sports car Overview Manufacturer Simica Production 1949 to 1953 Body and chassis Class Sports coupe, cabriolet Layout Front engine, rear drive Powertrain Engine ...

  • Simms-Welbeck (1903-1907)

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    1900s
    Simms-Welbeck (1903-1907)

    Simms Manufacturing History (1903 to 1907) The Simms Manufacturing Co. was a British automobile manufacturer that was established in 1903-1907 Welbeck Works, Kimberley Road, ...

  • Simplex (1899-1919)

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    1890s
    Simplex (1899-1919)

    Machine, Rijwiel en Automobielfabriek Simplex Automotive manufacturer of Netherlands from 1899 to 1919. NV Machine, Rijwiel en Automobielfabriek Simplex , previously Simplex ...

  • Simplex (1912–1919)

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    Simplex (1912–1919)

    Automobile Co American Automotive manufacturer New Brunswick, New Jersey United States from 1913 to 1919 Crane-Simplex was a car manufacturer, operating in New York City and New ...

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  • Simplex Perfecta (1900)

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    1900s

    Simplex Perfecta (Randolph Works) Car manufacturer of Normanton Derby.Great Britain from 1900. Randolph Works was a British manufacturer of automobiles from 1900 only . History ...

  • Simplic (1914-1923)

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    1910s
    Simplic (1914-1923)

    Simplic cyclecar manufacturer Surrey, England (1914 to 1923) The Simplic was a cyclecar manufactured from 1914 onwards by George Wadden in Surrey, England. Wadden was a ...

  • Simpson (1896-1904)

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    1890s
    Simpson (1896-1904)

    Simpson (John Simpson) Automotive manufacturer .Great Britain from 1896 to 1904. John Simpson was a early British manufacturer of steam automobiles from the late 19th century. ...

  • Sin Cars (2012-)

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    2010s
    Sin Cars (2012-)

    Sin Cars UK Ltd. Automotive manufacturer of Hinckley,Leicestershire.United Kingdom 2012 on The Sin Cars UK Ltd. is a small series manufacturer of sports cars and road ...

  • Sinclair (1984-1985)

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    1980s
    Sinclair (1984-1985)

    Sinclair Vehicles Automotive manufacturer from Wales,United Kingdom; From 1984 to 1985. Sinclair Vehicles Ltd was a company formed in 1983 by Sir Clive Sinclair for focus on ...

  • Singer 9 Roadster (1939-1949)

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    1930s 1940s
    Singer 9 Roadster (1939-1949)

    Singer 9 Roadster 1939 to 1949 Overview Manufacturer Singer Motor Company Production 1939 to 1949 Assembly Coventry, England Body and chassis Body style 2-door convertible Layout ...

  • Singer 9 sports (1932-1937)

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    1930s
    Singer 9 sports (1932-1937)

    Singer 9 sports 1932 to 1937 Overview Manufacturer Singer Motor Company Production 1932–1937 Assembly Coventry, England Body and chassis Body style 2-door convertible Layout FR ...

  • Singer Bantam (1936-1939)

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    1930s
    Singer Bantam (1936-1939)

    Singer Bantam 1936 to 1939 Overview Manufacturer Singer Motor Company Production 1936–1939 Assembly Coventry, England Body and chassis Body style 2-door saloon 4-door saloon ...

  • Singer Car Timeline

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    1910s
    Singer Car Timeline

    Singer Car Models Timeline A 1948 Singer Roadster World War I Ten 1097 cc 1919–23 Fifteen 1991 cc 1921-25 6-cylinder sv Ten/Twenty-six 1308 cc 1925–27 Eight Junior 847 cc 1926 ...

  • Singer Chamois MK I (1964-1965)

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    1960s
    Singer Chamois MK I (1964-1965)

    Singer Chamois MK I Manufacturer Rootes Group Years 1964 to 1965 Designer Michael Parkes Tim Fry Class Motory Car Body style 2-door Layout RR layout Engine 875 cc,straight-4 ...

  • Singer Gazelle I & II (1956-1958)

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    1950s
    Singer Gazelle I & II (1956-1958)

    Singer Gazelle MK I and Mk II 1956-1958 Overview Production 1956-1958 4,344 and 1,582 made Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon, 2-door drophead, estate car Powertrain ...

  • Singer Gazelle V (1963-1965)

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    1960s
    Singer Gazelle V (1963-1965)

    Singer Gazelle V 1963 to 1965 Overview Production 1963-1965 20,022 made Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon Powertrain Engine 1592 cc Straight-4 overhead valve Transmission ...