Vehicles launched in 1953

  • AC Ace (1953-1963)

    Sports Cars
    1950s
    AC Ace (1953-1963)

    AC Ace (1953 to 1963) Manufacturer AC Cars Production 1953–1963 Class Roadster Body style 2-door roadster Engine 2.0 L I6 (AC) 2.0 L I6 (Bristol) 2.6 L I6 (Ford) Transmission ...

  • AC Petite (1953-1958)

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    Microcars
    1950s
    AC Petite (1953-1958)

    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 ...

  • AEC Reliance (1953-1979)

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    Bus Coach
    1950s
    AEC Reliance (1953-1979)

    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 ...

  • Alfa Romeo BAT concept cars (1953-1955)

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    Concept cars
    1950s
    Alfa Romeo BAT concept cars (1953-1955)

    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 ...

  • Allard Clipper (1953-1954)

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    Microcars
    1950s
    Allard Clipper (1953-1954)

    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 ...

  • Allard J2R (1953-1957)

    Race cars
    1950s
    Allard J2R (1953-1957)

    Allard J2R Production period: 1953 to 1957 Class: race car Body versions: Roadster Engines: Gasoline 5.4 litres Length: 12ft 6in (381 cm) Width: 5ft 1 lin (180 cm) Height: 2ft ...

  • Alvis TC 21 100 (1953-1955)

    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Alvis TC 21 100 (1953-1955)

    Alvis TC 21 and TC 21/100 "Grey Lady" Manufacturer Alvis Cars Production 1953 to 1955 Class Luxury car Produced 7576 Body style 4-door saloon 2-door drophead Layout FR layout ...

  • Armstrong Sapphire 346 (1953-1958)

    Luxury Cars
    1950s
    Armstrong Sapphire 346 (1953-1958)

    Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 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 ...

  • Aston Martin DB2/4 (1953-1957)

    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Aston Martin DB2/4 (1953-1957)

    Aston Martin DB2/4 Manufacturer Aston Martin Production 1953 to 1957 Produced 764 Class Sports car Body style 2+2 hatchback 2-seat drophead 2-seat fixed head Layout FR layout ...

  • Aston Martin DB3S (1953-1956)

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    Race cars
    1950s
    Aston Martin DB3S (1953-1956)

    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 ...

  • Austin-Healey 100 (1953-1956)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Austin-Healey 100 (1953-1956)

    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, ...

  • Bedford Green Goddess (1953-1956)

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    lorries Trucks
    1950s
    Bedford Green Goddess (1953-1956)

    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 ...

  • Bedford RL (1953-1971)

    Military
    1950s
    Bedford RL (1953-1971)

    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 ...

  • Bedford TJ (1953-1986)

    lorries Trucks
    1950s
    Bedford TJ (1953-1986)

    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, ...

  • Bristol 403 (1953-1955)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Bristol 403 (1953-1955)

    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 ...

  • Bristol 404 405 (1953-1958)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Bristol 404 405 (1953-1958)

    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 ...

  • Bussing 6000 (1952-1956)

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    lorries Trucks
    1950s
    Bussing 6000 (1952-1956)

    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 ...

  • Cadillac Le Mans concept (1953)

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    Concept cars
    1950s
    Cadillac Le Mans concept (1953)

    Cadillac Le Mans concept car history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer: Cadillac Presentation : 1953 Class: concept car Designer: Harley Earl Total production: 4 cars ...