Granada GXL 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

Granada GXL 1970s

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The Consul/Granada range was announced in April 1972 and was well received by all. Saloons and estates offered initially a choice of 2.5 and 3.0-litre V6 engines. The 2.5 was confined to the Consul model from Sept 1973. Top speed ranged from 92mph (150kmh) to 113mph (180kmh) with the 3.0-litre capable of 0-60 in 9.0 seconds. In 1975 the Consul name was dropped in favour of Granada.

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Ford Consul GT 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

Ford Consul GT

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The Consul badge was given to the less expensive, lower specification models and although the bodyshell was basically the same, trim details such as the radiator grille, boot and side panel trims and bumper styling helped to differentiate the models.

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Citroen 2CV Beachcomber ( or France 3/Transat )

2CV Beachcomber

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Plain colours always remained more popular for 2CVs in France, although the France 3, a white car with a blue stripe to its panel and hood, did find favour. France 3 was a yacht entered in the America's Cup races, and part of the profits from the sale of the car went towards its construction and participation. As this bore little interest outside its country of origin, the same car in England was known as the Beachcomber and in Holland the model was called the Transat.

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Citroen 2CV Charleston

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The 2 CV Charleston was produced in three distinct colour schemes, Delage red and black being the most popular. Originally a special edition of limited number, its production was extended to match demand. The two other Charleston colour schemes were light grey/dark grey and yellow/black and these were strictly limited in number. Charlestons were popular in Britain and Holland, less so in France. These models have the air of sophisticated town cars, rather than the practical, down to earth working vehicle, which describes most plainly painted 2CVs.

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Citroen 2CV Spot (Special Orange Tenere) 1976-1980s

2CV Spot

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The Spot is interesting in that it was the first 2CV special edition. In fact, "specials" were not common at all in 1976 and Spot was one of the first by any manufacturer. It featured orange and white adhesive body-stripes. Seats and hood were in orange, with and orange and white striped sunblind, which could be pulled forward to provide shade for the driver and front seat passenger when the hood was rolled back. The name Spot was an acronym for Special Orange Tenere. Today, few examples survive.

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Citroen 2CV Van Camionette 1951

2CV Van Camionette

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Load carrying versions of the 2CV have an equally passionate following as the standard passenger cars. This unique vehicle began life in France as early as 1951 where it was known as the AU van or Fourgonette. It was fitted with the 375cc engine and had a payload of 250kg. Due to their corrugated appearance, these early vans were often scorned by detractors as "tin shacks on wheels" - but to their many owners they were a cheap and convenient way of carrying substantial loads with ease.

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Citroen 2CV Model AZA 1960, 1961

2CV Model AZA

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The 2CV underwent its first major facelift in 1960, with the introduction of a new front grille (with five bars). The heavily ribbed bonnet was now replaced by a smoother affair with only five ribbing lines and the side louvres disappeared in favour of a steam-lined air intake. The 375cc engine was at last discontinued in 1961. The only major changes that occurred during the 1960s were the addition of a third side window at the rear and another minor grille change, when the chevrons were moved up to the bonnet.

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Citroen 2CV Model A 1948

2CV Model A

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Formally launched in October 1948 at the Paris Auto Show, the 2CV caused a sensation. Despite critical remarks from the press, more than a million visitors passed by three mouse-grey 2CVs on the Citroen stand and the orders piled up for the model, selling at the very reasonable price of 185,000 (old) Francs. The 9hp model A used a flat-twin, air-cooled engine of 375cc. It featured all-independent suspension, linked front to rear with drum brakes on all four wheels. There were no indicators, doors without locks, no ignition key (starter button on facia) and only one rear lamp.

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1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

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Equipped with a new chassis, the Corvette was ready to return to competition. Although the Corvette Challenge was not a proper international racing series (it was based at the factory in Kentucky), it showed the Chevrolet was trying to get the handling and performance of the new car up to serious levels. Capable of around 150mph, these Corvettes were not "straight-line-specials" but they could be hurled around corners quickly, a far cry from some of the nominally faster products of some other manufacturers.

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1982 Chevrolet Corvette 350 V8 Collector Edition

350 V8 Collector Edition

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The 1982 Collector Edition was the last of the fifth-generation Corvettes and was very much a Grand Tourer rather than an out-and-out sports car. The 350cid (5.7 litre) engine delivered only 200bhp and the car weighed in at over 3400lbs, giving a power-to-weight ratio of only 128bhp/tonne; still very respectable but a long way from the road rocket of the past. 1982 was the first year Cross-Fire injection was used and all cars that year were fitted with automatic transmission. Luxurious, but access to the luggage area was still only via the passenger compartment.

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1978 Chevrolet Corvette 350 V8 Indy Pace Car

1978 350 V8 Indy Pace Car

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The Corvette celebrated its Silver Anniversary in 1978 and to make a 10 year old design look fresh without spending lots of money, the existing car was modified by adding a wide wraparound rear window and in effect bringing back the fastback. In honour of the Corvette's 25 Anniversary, a modified Corvette was chosen as the Official Pace Car for the 1978 Indianapolis 500 race classic.

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1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1974 Corvette Convertible

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In 1974 the Corvette made its last big change for nine years as it metamorphosed into a sleek and swoopy boulevarder. The body coloured bumper treatment was now applied at both the front and at the rear of the car and the public would from now on have to be content with split-roof coupes as this was the last year of the ragtops. It was also the last year of the big-inch motors.

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Chevrolet Corvette T-Top (1968, Stingray 1969)

Corvette T-Top

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The replacement for the Sting Ray was launched in 1968 simply as the Corvette but Stingray (one word) was added in 1969. The chassis remained as before but disc brakes were standardized, wheels were wider and a three-speed automatic transmission arrived at last.

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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe

1963 Sting Ray Coupe

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In 1963 the long awaited restyle for the Corvette finally arrived with the all-new Sting Ray. Flatter and sleeker than before with fuel injection and a redesigned interior, the results were stunning. A 327 V8 installation in the car, available throughout the 1963-1967 generation, offered flexibility with a horsepower range from 250 to 365 and the legendary 396 and 427 cubic inch V8s provided a level of performance formerly reserved for a few of the world's most expensive sports cars. Sting Ray production totalled 117,964 cars.

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1959 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

1959 Corvette Roadster

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From 1958 the Corvette started to sell around 10,000 units a year although the purity of the 1956 car's lines were to some extent lost under extra chrome and the new fashionable quad lights. Like other sports cars of the era, the car was putting on weight and becoming more of a GT and despite different tune options the overall performance was not as good as the 1957 model. In 1962 however, this was rectified by the launch of the 360bhp option, which was capable of 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds and made every other mass produced sports car look slow. For that you paid $5,000 and received a car that was also practical, reliable and comfortable.

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1957 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

1957 Corvette Roadster

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In 1956 the Corvette acquired a new style. Emerging as a new car, the chassis remained basically the same but Arkus-Duntov made improvements to the steering and handling, although the all-drum brake system was far from perfect. Power was increased and tune options ranged from the basic 210bhp (1956) to 283bhp (1957), with the latter, the Vette topped 130mph and 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds. The restyled body was sensuous, influenced perhaps by the European Mercedes 300SL but still looking 100 percent American.

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1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

1954 Corvette Roadster

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Made from a new wonder material, glass fibre, the Chevrolet Corvette made its debut in 1953. The dramatic looking model should have been a smash hit but these early cars were plagued with problems and only 315 Corvettes were delivered in 1953. For the first two years the car used a straight-six engine which delivered its 150bhp through a two-speed automatic gearbox and that wasn't the right formula for a true sports car. This was rectified in 1955 when Ed Cole's 4.3 litre V8 with a three-speed manual gearbox was offered as an option.

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Ford Capri 280 Brooklands 1986

Capri 280 Brooklands

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The final chapter in the Capri's history, and a fitting end was the Brooklands 280, of which only 1038 were produced as late as December 1986. Basically a 2.8i with special Brooklands Green metallic paintwork, the 152bhp Capri was undeniably attractive with its unique red and white coachlining and enormous 7J 15inch 7-spoke allooy wheels with road hugging 195/50 VR15 Pirellis, Trimed copiously in raven leather hide and with every extra one could possibly want, the Capri 280 could be nothing other than an instant classic, a dignified end to the Capri story, which spanned 18 years, and linked itself with such illustrious names as Jackie Stewart and Emerson Fittipaldi. Culminating 1.9 million examples, and loved by people worldwide, it really was "the car you always promised yourself".

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Ford Capri 2.8 Injection 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Capri 2.8 Injection

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The swansong of the Capri's history, the 2.8 injection, did much to revive the fortunes of the ageing Capri, and was a sensation at its launch in 1981, adding years onto the life of the genre. The 3-litre Essex plant was dropped in favour of the aggressive Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injected Cologne V6, and handling improved by a taughter suspension and lower ride height resulting in a package far more refined than any yet presented, and all at the lean starting price of £7995. The 2.8i could reach 60mph in under 8seconds and achieved 130mph. This feisty performance with luxuries such as Recaro seats, unique perpperpot alloys, tilting/sliding sunroof, power steering, tinted glass and opening rear quarter windows ensure this model a cult status, going down in history as a true drivers car and a high point in Ford's sporting model range.

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Ford Capri 2.0S 1978-1980s

Capri 2.0S

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1978 saw the emergence of the third generation Capri, a sleeker, faster and altogether safer car, easily identified by its quad headlamps nestling under a restyled drooping bonnet line and large ridged rear lights used extensively as a trademark by Ford models of the early 1980s. Based on the Capri II floorpan, the MK III Capri benefited by a liberal used of plastics and aerodynamically by the introduction of a standard rear spoiler for all the S models. The S range had a choice of 3 engines - the 1600 OHC, 2000 OHC and 3000 V6, all with twin venturi carburettors. At this time, models were shod with alloys first seen on the luxurious Capri II Ghia S, and were trimmed with the fashionable Carla seat fabric and huge S body-side stripes.

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Ford Capri II 3000 Ghia 1974

Capri II 3000 Ghia

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The Capri II was born in 1974 amid a gloomy economic climate, and this, with the cessation of US exports of the Capri, saw sales figures of the new generation Capri half that of the original. The new breed was larger, had mores space, with a better ride and generally was a much improved car, it incorporated a hatchback with the fuel tank repositioned to behind the rear axle under the floorpan. The V6 offerings were the 3000GT and 3000 Ghia - the newly acquired Turin styling house's influence resulting in a higher level of luxury than Fords had previously enjoyed, with liberal use of plush fabrics and extra padding to the now opulent interior. In terms of performance the 3000 twin-piped engine in its new shell did not sparkle as much as the retiring 3000GXL, but improved brakes and tyre combinations made it infinitely more controllable. The Ghia enjoyed vinyl roof, tinted glass, sunroof and stood on unique 8-spoke alloy road-wheels.

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Ford Capri II 2.0S JPS 1975

Capri II 2.0S JPS

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By early 1975 industry trends and the Carpi's ego was steered to a more sporting nature and the Capri S GT appeared codenamed midnight. This model was blanketed in sensual black paintwork and featured gold coach-lining to its sides as well as bonnet and grille edges: a colour scheme borrowed, from the distinctive and successful John Player Special Formula 1 Lotus team cars. Black bumpers, headlining, door handles, door mirrors, window mouldings and exhaust pipe(s) continued the theme, whilst gold badging, seat panels and spayed alloy wheels (of varying designs) added the finishing touches. The Capri IIs generally soft suspension benefited from harder settings with luxuries such as tinted glass, twin rear view mirrors, halogen headlamps and rear wash-wipe, making the 1.6S, 2.0S, and 3.0S desirable sporting packages. The GT designation was dropped early on in S history and later models received a generous air-dam spoiler and less striping.

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Ford Capri 3000GXL 1972

Capri 3000GXL

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1972 brought about significant changes and as a result the facelift Capris were launched in an attempt to keep ahead of the growing competition. These facelifted Capris were easily identified by larger lights, indicators in the front bumpers, the bonnet bulge adopted by models other than the V6, smaller side dummy air scoops and new rear suspension set up with anti roll bar as standard. Interior luxury was becoming a reality with cloth inserts to greatly improved sculptured seats and revised facia with the now familiar large instrumentation and switchgear. The 3000 GXL sported quad headlamps of the type first seen on the limited production RS2600 and destined for the RS3100. Further refinements included a general softening of suspension, use of an excellent single rail gearbox and viscous-coupled fan. The 140bhp 3000GXL could be specified with automatic transmission, originally introduced on the 3000E and GT, which would push 1972 purchase price to a shade over £2000.

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Ford Capri RS3100 1974

Capri RS3100

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The Capri RS 3100 was created as a low volume homologations special for used on the track against the mighty BMWs for the 1974 season. Although adored by the motoring press, sales fell victim to the Arab-Israeli war and the earlier Launch of the new Capri II. That should not take anything away from the RS3100, it was a truly stunning and aerodynamic creation. With its FAVO styled boot-mounted duck tail spoiler, low ride level, modified spring rates and cross member, matt black quarter (and rear) bumpers, quad halogen lamps, 4 spoke AVO alloys, and body stripes, the RHD V6 Capri boasted a then creditable drag factor of just 0.375. The Essex coded engine was basically overbored to 3091cc and the ports and inlet tracts were polished resulting in 148bhp, 124mph and 0-60mph in under 8 seconds. Only 250 models were produced, making this a rare collectors car indeed.

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Ford Capri 3000GT XLR

Capri 3000GT XLR

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The Capri 3000 GT was the ultimate expression of the early Capri range with its 2,994cc Kent V6 engine and a version that truly justified the Capri's sporty appearance. In common with all GT models, the 3000GT had servo brakes, radial tyres, wood trimmed centre console, a full array of sports gauges, close-ratio gearbox, twin speed wipers and a passenger vanity mirror. The original 3000GT was capable of 113mph and 0-60mph in 9+ seconds, but by October 1971 the 3000GT and 3000E models were delivering a 122mph top end, and 0-60mph in around 8 seconds. Of the pre-facelift MkI Capris, only the 3-litre models were adorned with the popular bonnet power bulge, which time would see spread to the entire Capri range. Visible on the 3000GT XLR is a sub-gloss black bonnet, grille and sills, courtesy of the R Custom Plan, with attractive sports wheels standard on this particular version.

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Classic Ford Capri 1300 / 1600 1969

Capri 1300/1600

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The MkI Ford Capri hit the showrooms early in 1969 dubbed as "the car you always promised yourself". The Capri was an inexpensive and practical four-seater with the lines of a sports fastback. A bewildering array of options and accessories could be specified by the owner, in effect making each Capri almost tailor-made to an individual's tase, starting with 32 basic derivatives! With a choice six engines, (1300, 1600, 1300GT, 1600GT, 2000GT and 3000GT, the Capri could be customised by selecting from three Custom Plans. They were L, which was an exterior smartening option, X which upgraded the interior, and on GT cars the R would add sporty options such as a sports paint scheme, halogen lamps and sculptured road wheels.

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Lambretta GP200 Scooters 1969, 1970, 1971

Lambretta GP200

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Following the SX Lambrettas and new for 1969 were the GP125, 150 and 200 models. Body styling on the GP was undertaken by Bertone and featured smoother and more back-swept rear panels with a sporty black line across them. The mudguard was reshaped as was the seat, headlamp housing and the handlebars. Produced in Italy between January 1969 and April 1971, all GP200s had a one colour paint scheme (white, red or yellow ochre) and featured a disc brake. From around mid-1970 a GP200 Electronic was produced with Ducati electrics, which proved very popular in the UK.

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Lambretta SX200 and TV175 S3 Scooters 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969

SX200 and TV175 Series 3

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For 1963 the larger engine TV200, often referred to as the GT200, was built mainly for export. Incorporating the slimmed-down body style of the 1962 TV175 Series II models, it offered improved power and performance and is consequently much sought after by Lambretta enthusiasts today. In 1966 the TV models gave way to the new SX, which bore a close resemblance to its predecessor. First up was the 125 Special followed by the SX200, which featured newly styled side panels with a chromed "200" and speed flash. A SX150 model was also offered and up to 1969, 82,000 SXs were sold.

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Lambretta L1 and TV175 Scooters 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962

Lambretta L1 and TV175

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The TV175 was introduced in 1957. It used Lambretta's new 175cc engine and improved four-speed gearbox and represented a big improvement over the LD150 in terms of performance. Lambretta offered the TV175 Series II model from October 1959 and the Series III in March 1962. In 1958 the L1 Series 1 appeared, owing its body style to the Lambretta TV175 (designation TV1) but with a new engine design. The L1 was produced as a 125cc (6.5 horsepower) or 150cc (7.5 horsepower ) model and sold in vast quantities. Series II versions from October 1959 and Series III from 1962.

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Lambretta LC and LD 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958

Lambretta LC and LD

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The most significant development of the C model was undoubtedly the introduction of the LC (L standing for Lusso or Luxury). This was the first Lambretta to have a fully enclosed bodywork. The mechanical aspects of both scooters were the same, although a fan was added to the LC to aid cooling. The production totals for the C model Lambretta was 130,000, with two-thirds of these the open variety. Enclosed bodywork was also available for the D model (LD. By the mid-fifties enclosed models had become more popular than their open counterparts.

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Lambretta C model and D model Scooters 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957

C model and D model

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For the year 1950, a completely new design was introduced, the C model which was the first Lambretta to be constructed around a tubular steel frame. On the C, the front wheel was held by forks and trailing-arm suspension was fitted with the springs sitting forward of the forks. Tyre size was increased again and the overall result was a much better ride. The D model, introduced in late 1951 also had a tubular frame, but with different to the C in that its engine was able to move, with torsion bar rear suspension.

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Lambretta A model and B model Scooters 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950

A model and B model

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The A model Lambretta was enthusiastically received and almost 10,000 were sold in the year before the B model came along in late 1948. With the B model, Innocenti attempted to solve the minor but annoying problems of the A. The wheels were increased in size to 3.5 x 8 inches and the suspension at the rear was provided by a coil-spring working on a knuckle joint between the frame and the engine. The foot gear-change was replaced by a left-handed change and the infamous control cables were re-routed on the outside.

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History of Lambretta Scooters

Lambretta Scooters

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Innocenti of Milan started manufacturing scooters in the years immediately following WW2. Identifying the need for cheap mass transportation, the Lambretta was designed by a team headed by Pier Luigi Torre, and took its name from the River Lambert that flowed past the factory. Early models relied on Innocenti's experience with steel tubing for industrial applications. It was only later in their history that Lambrettas had enclosed engines and proper suspension. Intended as practical utility transport, the Lambretta was a complete success, with demand far outstripping supply. Later the scooter became a style item symbolizing the freedom of the post-war era.

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Jaguar XJ220 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994

Classic Jaguar XJ220

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The original XJ220 first appeared at the British Motor Show in 1988 and created such an overwhelming response that it was decided to put a form of the car into production. Between the car's show debut and the production XJ220 in 1992, the concept had changed from that of a four-wheel-drive V12-engined car to a two-wheel-drive twin-turbo V6, but the result was still the fastest production sports-car in the world with a top speed of 208mph. Fitted with a V6, quad-cam, 24-valve, twin-turbo engine the "big cat" is capable of 0-60mph in just 3.8 seconds and 100mph in only 7.3 seconds. Maximum power is quoted at 542bhp at 7000rpm and 475lb ft of torque at 4500rpm.

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Jaguar XJ Coupe 1975, 1976, 1977

Jaguar XJ Coupe

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In 1975 the XJ model line was extended by adding a coupe version of the car to the range. There were two models, the XJ6C which used the standard six-cylinder engine or the XJ12C, a V12 engined model sometimes listed in the showrooms as the XJ5.3C. Both used the shorter wheelbase XJ6 chassis under a two-door, pillarless, five-seat coupe body. A vinyl roof was used for both models. As Series II versions of the Jaguar XJ, they have the higher front bumper and shallower grille style of those cards together with the new style facia (minor dials in front of driver). Produced between 1975 and 1977 the coupe XJ's are elegant motor cars in the finest Jaguar tradition. Production totals: 6487 (4.2), 1855 (5.3).

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Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Car 1963, 1964

E-Type Lightweight

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In 1963 Jaguar built a small series of racing E-types, the "Lightweight", but despite its D-type heritage the E-type was never intended as a racing car and gained a few victories, generally being outclassed by Ferrari's 250GTO on the track. 5115WK was one of the batch of twelve true factory lightweights produced and one of three run by Briggs Cunningham team at Le Mans in 1963. With an alloy monocoque and block these models were in the region of 250lbs lighter than the factory prepared steel cars with iron blocks. Powered by a fuel-injected 3.8-litre engine and fitted with a five-speed ZF gearbox the much modified lightweight E, with its aerodynamically designed rear was capable of around 170mph.

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Jaguar Mk2 Car 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967

Jaguar Mk2

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The 1960 Jaguar range saw the introduction of the MkII compact saloons following on from the MkI theme but now with disc brakes, wider rear track, increased glass area and a choice of three different sizes of XK engine. The Mk 2 became Jaguar's most successful 1960's car, particularly in 3.4 and 3.8-litre form, where the combination of sheer performance, character and value for money was unbeatable. The 3.8-litre Mk 2 had everything - sensuous looks as well as superb performance. The 220bhp engine produced a top speed of 125mph and despite having a live rear axle the car's handling was considered to be more than adequate. Total Mk II production between 1959 and 1969 totalled some 90,000 cars.

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Jaguar XKSS Car 1956, 1957

Jaguar XKSS

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The XKSS was introduced by Jaguar in 1956 in an attempt to use up unsold monocoques. In 1957 there was a production line at Browns Lane slowly converting them from D-types, yet at $5600 no one wanted to buy them, despite being an incredible bargain (XKSS never officially sold in the UK). As a refined version of the D-Type, the XKSS featured an undivided passenger compartment, proper interior trim, full screen and a folding hood. Mechanically, it was pure D-Type with the same great performance and road manners. The factory fire at Jaguar in February 1957 halted production of the XKSS and only sixteen were built.

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Jaguar XK140 Car 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957

Jaguar XK140

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The hugely admired and successful Jaguar XK120 was replaced in late 1954 by the Jaguar XK140. Changes were limited but there was rack-and-pinion steering and the engine output went up to 190bhp with 210bhp for the Special Equipment version. The coupe body, in fixed and drophead forms, had an extended roof line to allow the fitment of rear occasional seat or allow a little more luggage space. The result for the XK 140 was a better-equipped series of cars, although the inevitable weight increase kept the top speed to around 120mph, unless overdrive was fitted when 130mph was possible.

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Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i Car 1990, 1991 (RSP Commemorative Cooper)

Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i

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The idea of bringing back the Mini Cooper came from a series of meetings between Rover and John Cooper and on the 10th July 1990, the Rover Special Products or RSP Commemorative Cooper was launched. Intended as a limited commemorative edition of just 1000 (plus 650 for Japan), the model was inevitably closer to the standard Mini specification than the old Mini Coopers had been. The 1.3 litre unit from the MG Metro was used while the Minilite style wheels were borrowed from the Mini 30 model of 1989 along with most of the interior trim.

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Leyland Mini 1000 Car

Leyland Mini 1000

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The Mini still shows the timeless shape that first appeared in 1959, which even today looks as stylish as ever. The Mini should really have faded into glorious obscurity after the arrival of the Metro in 1980. Sales halved when the Metro was launched but against all forecasts at Austin Rover, they didn't take a nose dive and there was still enough demand to make it worth continuing to build the model, especially as Minis now ran on Metro production lines.

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RAC Minivan 1960-1982

RAC Minivan

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The van version of the world's ultimate small car was a logical move by BMC, coming shortly after the launch of the saloon in 1960. Initially offered with the 848cc engine and later in 1967 with a 998cc option, the Minivan became very popular with enterprises of all sizes, from the one-man business to large organisations such as the Royal Automobile Club ( R.A.C. ), who used them as their Radio Rescue units.

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Mini Cooper 1071S 1963, 1964

Mini Cooper 1071S

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The Mini Cooper 1071S was announced in 1963 and offered a charming blend between the Cooper 1275's lugging power and the Cooper 970's high revving capabilities. A fine competition car, it won the Alpine and Monte Carlo rallies and although it may not be so well remembered in the nineties as the 1275S, it was nevertheless a very significant model.

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Mini Ice Cream Van 1960s

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Almost from day one the Mini's nature of being very practical in terms of parts availability and that it was a cost-effective mode of transport, customised cars based on its chassis started to appear. Many glassfibre bodies were put on the Mini's basic frame and the result was a large array of practical and fun vehicles during the 1960s. Outspan customised a Mini for promotional purposes, the result a giant orange on wheels with a small windscreen at the front! Another ingenious use for the Mini was as a mobile vending vehicle such as an Ice Cream, a once familiar sight around our housing estates and coastal resorts.

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Cooper Car Co. Mini Car 1960s (Sir John Whitmore, John Handley, John Rhodes and John Fitzpatrick)

Cooper Car Co. Mini

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John Cooper ran a works team in the 1960s with cars in the colours of the F1 team (British Racing Green with Snowberry White Longitudinal stripes) with the legend Cooper Car Co on the door tops, and driven by Sir John Whitmore, John Handley, John Rhodes and John Fitzpatrick, amongst others. Competing against other successful teams such as the Alexander and Broadspeed outfits, these thrilling green and white racers were a very familiar sight on the circuits during the 1960s. Later, of course, they were the inspiration for the new generation of Rover Mini Coopers.

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Mini Moke 1964-1993

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The Minimoke was an attempt to produce a lightweight military vehicle that could be parachuted into action, but its low ride height meant it wasn't really suitable for rough terrain and instead it headed for an easier life in the leisure market. The Mini-Moke served happily on beaches, golf courses and anywhere hot and with full weather equipment in place provided the brave with some degree of protection from the English weather. Regular appearances in the TV series "The Prisoner" enhanced the Moke's popularity.

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Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969

Wolseley Hornet/Riley Elf

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The Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf were launched in 1961 to give a luxury end to the Mini phenomenon. They stretched and beautified the original Mini, with boot extensions, plusher grille and smarter interior. BMC sold 59000 of these models during the 1960s, presumably to people who wanted something slightly more refined than the basic box of tricks. Often described unfairly as "badge engineered", the Hornet and Elf were in fact very important in the development of the Mini, having a 998cc engine five years before the standard car and wind-up windows three years before other models.

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Monte Carlo Cooper S 1960s

Monte Carlo Cooper S

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These magnificent red and white Mini Coopers dominated international rallying during the mid-sixties, sweeping aside the opposition. There were six international works victories apiece for Timo Makinen and Paddy Hopkirk, while Rauno Aaltonen, "the Flying Finn" managed nine.

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Ferrari 365 GTC 1968, 1969, 1970

Ferrari 365 GTC

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Essentially a revised short chassis 330 GTC fitted with the 320bhp 4.4-litre version of the single overhead camshaft engine, which added little to performance but made for more relaxed driving due to improved torque. Like the 330 it was smooth rather than exciting and was one of the first signs that Ferrari could make useable road cars, for the fine performance and superb handling were allied to comfort and new levels of build quality. Always overshadowed by the much quicker Daytona, the 365 GTC was intended to be sophisticated and elegant rather than exciting. Only 20 examples of the convertible 365 GTS were produced.

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Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967

Ferrari 330 GT 2+2

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The 330GT was a fine example of a luxury Grand Tourer in the truest sense. Powered by a 3,967cc V12 engine the 330 used a four-speed overdrive gearbox in a conventional layout (late cars had a five-speed box). The 330 GTs were well equipped with air-conditioning, power steering and alloy wheels (Borrani wires as an option). Produced between 1964 and 1967 Ferrari made around 1,000 cars (625 Series I, 474 Series II) and most still survive today. Between 1966 and 1968. Ferrari produced the 330 GTC, which was a higher performance, short chassis version of the 330GT. It came with a 300bhp twin cam 3,967cc V12.

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