Vehicles launched in 1953
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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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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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Hudson Italia (1953–1954)
Sports Cars
Hudson Italia 1953 to 1954 Overview Manufacturer Hudson Motor Car Company American Motors Corporation Production 1953–1954 26 built Assembly Carrozzeria Touring, Milan, Italy Body and chassis Class coupé, grand tourer Body style 2-door coupé Layout FR layout Powertrain Engine 202 cu in (3.3 L) I6 T ...
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Nash Metropolitan Series I-IV (1953-61)
Motor Cars
Nash Metropolitan 1953 to 1961 Overview Manufacturer BMC for Nash and AMC Also called Hudson Metropolitan Metropolitan by American Motors In non-U.S. & Canada markets: Austin Metropolitan Production 1953–1961 Assembly Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands, England Designer William J. Flajole Body a ...
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Opel Olympia Rekord (1953-1957)
Motor Cars
Opel Olympia Rekord Make Opel Production period: 1953 to 1957 Class : Motor car Body versions : Sedan , station wagon ,cabriolet , box van Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.5 liters (29-33 kW) The Opel Olympia Rekord is a car of the the rekord model series of Opel , which was manufactured between March ...
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Riley Pathfinder (1953-1957)
Luxury Cars
Riley Pathfinder 1953 to 1957 Overview Manufacturer BMC Production 1953-1957 Body and chassis Class full-size car Body style 4-door saloon Powertrain Engine 2.5 L Twin cam Straight-4 Transmission 4-speed manual, optional overdrive 3-speed automatic (from 1956) Dimensions Wheelbase 113.5 in (2,883 m ...
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Standard Eight (1953-1959)
Motor Cars
Standard Eight Eight (1953 to 1959) Production 1953–1959 136,317 made Body style Saloon Engine 803 cc Straight-4 Transmission Four-speed manual optional overdrive Wheelbase 84 inches (2134 mm) Length 144 inches (3658 mm) Width 60 inches (1524 mm) The Standard Eight is a small car produced by the Br ...
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Standard Vanguard Phase II (1953-1956)
Motor Cars
Standard Vanguard Phase II (1953 to 1956) Production 1953–1956 81,074 made Body style 4 door saloon 2 door estate car 4 door estate car 2 door coupe utility (Australia) 2 door panel van Engine 2088 cc Straight-4 2092 cc Straight 4 Diesel Transmission Three speed manual Overdrive optional. Wheelbase ...
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Sunbeam Alpine Mark I III (1953-1955)
Sports Cars
Sunbeam Alpine Mark I and III Production 1953–55 1.582 made Assembly United Kingdom Australia Successor Series Alpine Body style 2-door roadster Engine 2267 cc (2.3L) I4 Wheelbase 97.5 in (2,477 mm) Length 168.5 in (4,280 mm) Width 62.5 in (1,588 mm) Related Sunbeam-Talbot 90 The Sunbeam Alpine is ...