Showing posts with label 1970s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1970s. Show all posts

Tuesday, 14 September 2010

Suzuki GS750 Motorbike 1976, 1977, 1978

Suzuki GS750 1970s


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Classic Suzuki GS750 Motorbike 1976, 1977, 1978



Produced: 1976-78

No. Cylinders: 4

Bore x Stroke: 65 x 56.4mm

Capacity: 749cc

Comp ratio: 8.7:1

Power Output: 68bhp @8,500rpm

Gearbox: 5-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front 275 disc

Rear 275 disc

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,499mm (59in)

Weight: 230kg (507lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 122mph (196kph)

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Suzuki RE5 Motorbike 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Suzuki RE5 1970s


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Classic Suzuki RE5 Motorbike 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977



Produced: 1974-77

No. Cylinders: 1 rotor

Bore x Stroke: -

Capacity: 497cc

Comp ratio: 8.6:1

Power Output: 62bhp @6,500rpm

Gearbox: 6-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front dual 300 disc

Rear 180 drum

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,500mm (59.1in)

Weight: 230kg (507lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 111mph (179kph)

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Suzuki GT550 Motorbike 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Suzuki GT550 1970s


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Classic Suzuki GT550 Motorbike 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977



Produced: 1972-77

No. Cylinders: 3

Bore x Stroke: 61 x 62mm

Capacity: 544cc

Comp ratio: 6.8:1

Power Output: 53bhp @7,500rpm

Gearbox: 6-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front 295 disc

Rear 180 drum

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,405mm (55.3in)

Weight: 200kg (44lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 105mph (169kph)

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Suzuki GT750 Motorbike 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Suzuki GT750 1970s


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Classic Suzuki GT750 Motorbike 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977


Produced: 1972-77



No. Cylinders: 3

Bore x Stroke: 70 x 64mm

Capacity: 738cc

Comp ratio: 6.7:1

Power Output: 62bhp @6,500rpm

Gearbox: 5-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front 2 x 200 drum

Rear 180 drum

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,468mm (57.8in)

Weight: 214kg (472lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 108mph (174kph)

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Suzuki T500 Cobra Motorbike 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Suzuki T500 Cobra


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Classic Suzuki T500 Cobra Motorbike 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977



Produced: 1967-77

No. Cylinders: 2

Bore x Stroke: 70 x 64mm

Capacity: 493cc

Comp ratio: 6.6:1

Power Output: 46bhp @7,000rpm

Gearbox: 5-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front 200 drum

Rear 180 drum

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,425mm (56.1in)

Weight: 183kg (403lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 120mph (193kph)

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Monday, 13 September 2010

Porsche 356C Carrera 2 1963-1977

356C Carrera 2


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Classic Porsche 356C Carrera 2 1963-1977


The 356B gave way to the 356C in 1963. There were few changes at casual glance, but in reality there were several upgrades including disc brakes all round plus improved ZF steering. Model names were changed too: the Super became the 1600C, the Super 75, the 1600S and the Super 90 the 1600SC, with and extra 5bhp.


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Porsche 356A 1963-1977

356A 1963-1977


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Classic Porsche 356A 1963-1977


Following the 7627 356s built between 1949 and 1955 (Pre-A models) the main changes on the second version the 356A, the model which really established the marque, were softer suspension, a steering damper, a new dashboard and smaller wheels. A hardop Coupe version was added to the range. The 1290cc models (1300 and 44bhp, dropped in 1957; 1300 Super with 60bhp) tended to stay in Germany. The bread and butter models were 1600 (60bhp) and 1600 Super (75bhp) with a speedster for competition work.


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Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica Motorcycle 1979

Mike Hailwood Replica 1979


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Classic Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica Motorcycle 1979


Ducati built the Mike Hailwood Replica to commemorate Hailwood's victory in the 1978 Formula One TT. Introduced in 1979 and based on the 900SS, the body and paintwork echoed Hailwood's racer and the model was to become one of Ducati's biggest sellers in the early 1980s.


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Ducati 900 Super Sport Motorcycle 1975

900 Super Sport 1975


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Classic Ducati 900 Super Sport Motorcycle 1975


The Ducati 900SS Imola was virtually a racer with road equipment. It featured the famous Ducati desmodromic valvegear system and was probably the lightest and most sparsely equipped superbike of the period. Good for around 140mph (220kph), the 900SS could manage a standing-start quarter-mile in a little over 12 seconds.


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Ducati 750 Super Sport Motorcycle 1974

750 Super Sport 1974


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Classic Ducati 750 Super Sport Motorcycle 1974


Epitomizing the Italian sporting motorcycle of the 1970s, the "green frame" Ducati 750 Super Sport was a close replica of the Imola 200 winning racer of 1972. Conceived soon after the 1972 race victory, it wasn't until early 1974 that the one and only batch of round-case 750SS s was produced. The definitive factory production racer.


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Ducati 350 Desmo Motorcycle 1971

Ducati 350 Desmo 1971


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Classic Ducati 350 Desmo Motorcycle 1971


Desmodromic valve gear was offered on all Ducati road bikes from 1971, when the 250, 350 and 450cc single-cylinder models were produced with Desmo cylinder heads. Using an ai-cooled overhead-camshaft four-stroke engine, this 340cc single-cylinder machine produced a healthy 38bhp @ 7,500rpm.


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Ducati 750 Sport Motorcycle 1971

750 Sport Motorcycle


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Classic Ducati 750 Sport Motorcycle 1971


Ducati had been building single-cylinder bikes with shaft driven camshafts for fifteen years when they decided to move into the bigger bike market. The 750, released in 1971, was effectively two singles mounted in a 90 degree V, a layout that was to become a Ducati trademark.


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Ducati 450 Desmo Silver Shotgun Motorcycle 1971

Ducati 450 Desmo


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Classic Ducati 450 Desmo Silver Shotgun Motorcycle 1971


The classic 450 Desmo was first introduced in 1971. Finished in striking metalflake silver with contrasting black frame and chainguard, the new look Ducati quickly became known as the "Silver Shotgun". Racing goodies included Tommaselli clip-ons, a Veglia rev counter, Borrani alloy rims and 35mm Marzocchi racing-type front forks.


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Lancia Delta 1979-1993

Lancia Delta 1979-1993


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Classic Lancia Delta 1979-1993


The crisply styled, Giugiaro designed Delta hatchback was first released in 1979.The Delta HF 4WD was introduced on the same basic chassis in June 1986. The Lancia hot-rod used four-wheel-drive and was fitted with a turbocharged 1,995cc twin-cam engine, producing 165bhp. To keep ahead of their rivals in motor-sport, Lancia introduced the Delta Integrale model in 1987.


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Lancia Beta 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Lancia Beta 1970s-1980s


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Classic Lancia Beta 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984


The Beta Coupe was released in 1973 as a front-wheel-drive 2+2. It used a 1,367cc version of the transversely mounted dohc Fiat-derived engine driving through a five-speed gearbox. Front and rear suspension was by MacPherson struts and lower wishbones and disc brakes were fitted all round. Engine options included 1.6 and 2 litre versions. Supercharged Volumex models were good for 135bhp.


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Sunday, 12 September 2010

Lancia Stratos 1973, 1974, 1975

Lancia Stratos 1970s


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Classic Lancia Stratos 1973, 1974, 1975


The mid-engined Stratos was shown as a Bertone concept car in 1970, just after Fiat had taken over Lancia. In 1972 the first prototypes were made and rallied. They used a 2.4 litre Ferrari Dino engine and although unreliable at first, the Stratos was developed into a superb rally car, winning the World Rally Championship in 1975 and 1976. To gain homologation, over 400 cars were made and today survivors are highly prized.


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Lancia Fulvia 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

Lancia Fulvia 1960s-1970s


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Classic Lancia Fulvia 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976


The Fulvia coupe began life in 1965, followed shortly by the Zagato Sport. The Coupe was built until 1976 and the Zagato Sport discontinued in 1972. Original cars had a small 1,216cc/80bhp power plant, although the 1200HF had 88bhp. From 1967 Lancia introduced a 1,298cc engine producing 87bhp or (in the 1300HF) 101bhp. From 1969 a 15,84cc, 115bhp engine gave the 1600HF Coupe a top speed of 106mph (171km/h).


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Tuesday, 7 September 2010

Ford Capri 3000S X-Pack Mk2 1978

Capri 3000S X-Pack


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Classic Ford Capri 3000S X-Pack Mk2 1978


With the series X kits, buyers could add authentic Rallye Sport style and performance, with a long list of options. These included on the 3.0-litre V6, a Group One Spec. engine, a limited slip differential, gas filled front struts, lower and stiffer front springs, gas-filled rear shock absorbers, 7 ½ J-plus alloys and ventilated brakes. The X-packs will be remembered for their superb looking body-kit, offering what the Ford brochure described as an Anti-dive kit, Wing extension kit and rear spoiler. Originals are ultra rare and desirable.


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Ford Capri 3000S Mk2 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

Capri 3000S Mk2


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Classic Ford Capri 3000S Mk2 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978


Initially available to special order only, the S suffix replaced the GT title in October 1975. Retaining some of the body coachlines and matt-black embellishments of the JPS cars, the S Capris were now available in various body colours other than black. With firmer handling and better aerodynamics, they represented a return to the Capri's more sporting origins.


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Ford Capri 3000GT S JPS Mk2 1975

Capri 3000GT S JPS Mk2


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Classic Ford Capri 3000GT S JPS 1975


The special edition Capri S (commonly known as the JPS model) went on sale in June 1975. With 1.6, 2.0 and 3.0-litre GT spec engines, it initially featured black paintwork, bumpers, window frames and door handles, with panels outlined in gold and gold badging. Inside there was black treatment for normally bright metal parts, plus black upholstery with gold-coloured cloth seat panels. A2.3-litre version was available for Germany. Such was the success of the S models that Ford offered them as mainstream for 1976.


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