Vehicles launched in 1953
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AC Petite (1953-1958)
Microcars
AC Petite (1953-1958) Manufacturer AC Cars Ltd Production 1953 to 1958 Assembly Thames Ditton, Surrey Class microcar Body style 2-door 3 wheel saloon Layout RR layout Engine 350 cc (21 cu in), 1-cylinder, Two-stroke The AC Petite was a three-wheeled microcar with a rear-mounted 350 cc Villiers sing ...
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AEC Reliance (1953-1979)
Bus Coach
AEC Reliance Bus AEC Reliance Overview Manufacturer AEC Production 1953-1979 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,single-decker Powertrain Engine 6-cylinder 6.754 to 11.31 litre Transmission 4-speed epicyclic Dimensions Wheelbase 16ft 4in, Length Up to 36ft AEC Reliance Bus ...
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Alfa Romeo BAT concept cars (1953-1955)
Concept cars
Alfa Romeo BAT concept cars (1953 to 1955) The Alfa Romeo BAT is an Italian concept car. The car originated in a joint collaboration project between Alfa Romeo and the Italian design house Bertone that began in 1953. Of the successful project came three cars: the BAT 5 in 1953, the BAT 7 in 1954, a ...
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Allard Clipper (1953-1954)
Microcars
Allard Clipper 1953 to 1954 Overview Manufacturer Allard Production 1953-4 Assembly Clapham, SW London Body and chassis Class microcar Body style 2-door 3-wheel saloon Powertrain Engine 8bhp Villiers two-cylinder 346cc Allard, better known for light sports cars produced a pilot run of around twenty ...
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Alvis TC 21 100 (1953-1955)
Luxury Cars
Alvis TC 21 100 From 1953 to 1955 Manufacturer Alvis Cars Production 1953–1955 7576 produced Predecessor Alvis TA 21 Successor Alvis TC 108G Body style 4-door saloon 2-door drophead Layout FR layout Engine Alvis 3.0 L Straight-6 Transmission 4-speed manual Wheelbase 111.5 in (2,832 mm) Length 182 i ...
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Armstrong Sapphire 346 (1953-1958)
Luxury Cars
Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 From 1953 to 1958 Production 1953–1958 7,697 made Body style FR layout 4-door saloon limousine Engine 3,435 cc Straight-6 Wheelbase 114 in (2,896 mm) 133 inches (3,378 mm) (limousine) Length 193 in (4,902 mm) 212 in (5,385 mm) (limousine) Width 72 in (1,829 mm) Heigh ...
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Aston Martin DB2/4 (1953-1957)
Sports Cars
Aston Martin DB2/4 Manufacturer Aston Martin Production 1953–1957 764 produced Predecessor Aston Martin DB2 Successor Aston Martin DB Mark III Class Sports car Body style 2+2 hatchback 2-seat drophead 2-seat fixed head Layout FR layout Engine 2.6 L Lagonda I6 2.9 L Lagonda I6 Wheelbase 99 in (2,515 ...
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Aston Martin DB3S (1953-1956)
Race cars
Aston Martin DB3S Category Le Mans Racer Sports car racing Constructor Aston Martin Lagonda LTD Designer(s) Willie Watson, Frank Feely (Body) Technical specifications Chassis Twin-tubular, space frame design, aluminium body, open two seater Suspension (front) Torsion bar and trailing arms Suspensio ...
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Austin-Healey 100 (1953-1956)
Sports Cars
Austin-Healey 100 1953 to 1956 Overview Production 1953–1956 14,634 produced plus an additional fifty 100S and five special test cars Assembly Longbridge, England West Bromwich, England Powertrain Engine 2660 cc I4 Transmission 3-speed (series BN1) or 4-speed (series BN2) manual Dimensions Wheelbas ...
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Bedford Green Goddess (1953-1956)
Commercial vehicles
Bedford Green Goddess Fire Engine Production Years: 1953 to 1956 Class : commercial vehicle Body design : Fire engine Engine: 6-cyiinder 4,927 cc Green Goddess is the popular name for the Bedford RLHZ Self Propelled Pump , a fire truck originally used by the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) and later b ...
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Bedford RL (1953-1971)
Military vehicles
Bedford RL Truck 1953 to 1971 Overview Manufacturer Bedford Vehicles Production 1953–early 1970s Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle, military vehicle Body style chassis cab, flatbed, troop carrier, fire engine, recovery vehicle Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive (2x4), or fou ...
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Bedford TJ (1953-1986)
Commercial vehicles
Bedford TJ (1953-1986) History The Bedford TJ was first manufactured in 1958 and was an updated version of the TD range. The TJ was available in the United Kingdom up until 1975, after 1975 it was manufactured only for export. Production continued until 1986, after that it was manufactured by AWD i ...
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Bristol 403 (1953-1955)
Sports Cars
Bristol 403 From 1953 to 1955 Manufacturer Bristol Cars (then Bristol Aeroplane Co.) Production 1953–1955 287 units Predecessor Bristol 401 Successor Bristol 405 Class Sports sedan Layout FR layout Engine 1971 cc ohv straight-6 Transmission 4-speed manual Length 15 ft 11.5 in (4,864 mm) Width 5 ft ...
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Bristol 404 405 (1953-1958)
Sports Cars
Bristol 404 405 Manufacturer Bristol Aeroplane Co. Production 1953–1958 52 Bristol 404 units 308 Bristol 405 units Class Sports car Body style Saloon Coupe Layout FR layout Engine 1,971 cc ohv I6 2,216 cc ohv I6 The Bristol 404 of 1953 was received with rapture by the technical press at the time of ...
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Bussing 6000 (1952-1956)
Commercial vehicles
Bussing 6000 Truck Bus Manufacturer: Büssing Nutzkraftwagen GmbH Production period: 1952 to 1956 Type: Commercial vehicle Body Truck,bus,various The Büssing 6000 S was a truck which was manufactured between 1952 and 1956 by the Büssing Nutzkraftwagen GmbH , On this chassis types were also different ...
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Cadillac Le Mans concept (1953)
Concept cars
Cadillac Le Mans concept car history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer: Cadillac Presentation : 1953 Class: concept car Designer: Harley Earl Total production: 4 cars Assembly plants: Detroit Body and chassis Body styles: convertible Doors: 2 door Chassis/body: fiberglass Engine and Powertrain ...
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