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

Suzuki GT550 1970s

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

Lancia Beta 1970s-1980s

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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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Lancia Stratos 1973, 1974, 1975

Lancia Stratos 1970s

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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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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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Yamaha RD350 Motorcycle 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

Yamaha RD350

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Produced:  1973-76

No. Cylinders:  2

Bore x Stroke:  64 x 54mm 

Capacity:  347cc

Comp ratio:  6.6:1

Power Output:  39bhp @7,500rpm 

Gearbox:  6-speed

Suspension: Front  teles

                     Rear    s/a

Brakes: Front   300 disc

               Rear    180 drum 

Tyres: Front  3.00 x 18in

            Rear    3.50 x 18in

Wheelbase:  1,320mm (52in) 

Weight:  154kg (340lb)

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

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Austin 1100 and 1300 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974

1100 and 1300

The second Issigonis designed BMC front wheel drive car was introduced in Morris form in August 1962, but Austin dealers had to wait over a year before the equivalent Austin 1100 appeared in their showrooms. Although the 1100 did not have the same influence as the Mini it represented possibly the finest small family small of its day and was the best selling car in Britain for a number of years. Derivatives were made in Italy, Spain, Australia and South Africa making Austin and Morris household names in some peculiar places. The trusty A-series was now bored out to 1098cc and developed approximately 48bhp giving a top speed of 78mph. (Mk1). The 1100 was expertly packaged by Issigonis, being a little longer than an A40 but offering roughly the same interior room as an A60 Cambridge. Pinninfarina's influence was also there to see in the form of the cropped tailfins.

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Austin 1800 and 2200 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

Austin 1800 and 2200

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The 1800 was not to be the hat-trick for Issigonis as the third successful front wheel drive model for Austin and BMC. There was nothing wrong with the concept of trying to redefine the large family car but unfortunately the model failed in many areas. It was intended to be powerful but was too big and too heavy and was no match for the performance orientated lightweights in the form of Ford's Cortina or Vauxhall's Victor. The model also lacked the style to compete in the growing executive car sector with competitors such as the Triumph 2000 and the Rover 2000 having a distinct advantage. BMC expected the car to sell in big numbers but it just didn't happen. There were plus points such as the superb ride comfort by virtue of Hydrolastic suspension and it was the roomiest family saloon on the market. Mark 2 from 1968 and Mark 3 from 1972. Six-cylinder 2200 from 1972 to 1975.

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Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 1973, 1972, 1973, 1974

Escort Mk1 RS2000

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Stylish and practical German-inspired car, last to be made by AVO at South Ockenden, using Pinto 2-litre engine from Cortina/Taunus, plus Cortina-type cable clutch and gearbox, brakes and axle. Performance-wise as good as a RS1600, with greater refinement and economy, but not the handling, despite the fact it sits an inch lower. Tony Pond won the 1975 Tour of Britain in TFR 8, a private but Ford-assisted RS2000 MK1.

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Ford Escort Mk1 Sport 1300 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974

Escort Mk1 Sport 1300

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Announced in Autumn of 1971, the Escort 1300 Sport was an amalgam of Mexico, Escort GT and other Ford details. It was built around a standard two-door bodyshell, with the Mexico/RS1600 flared front arches, but without any of the structural stiffening normal to those cars.

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Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974

Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600

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In essence a re-engined Twin-Cam, now with 16-valve Cosworth BDA unit featuring cogged-belt camshaft drive. 120bhp spells 113mph, with a 0-60mph time of around 9 seconds. Many competition extras could be fitted to an AVO-built RS 1600.

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Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974

Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico

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Named to commemorate the 1970 World Cup Rally from London to Mexico, which Ford won with Hannu Mikkola, the Mexico looks like an RS 1600 apart from its colour-contrast stripes. The reinforced structure, suspension, brakes and instrumentation are pure RS, but the engine isn't, being a straightforward Kent-type pushrod unit from the Cortina/Capri 1600GT. Much more practical for the everyday owner than an RS. Made in reasonable numbers.

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Rally Alpine-Renault A110 1800 1962-1977

Alpine-Renault A110

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From its first appearance in 1962 with a 44bhp 956cc engine, the A110 survived until 1977, the most powerful of all versions appearing in 1974 with as much as 187bhp at 7,200rpm in rally form (1800cc). In 1971, a team of 1.6-litre engined Alpines won the world championship for makes in convincing manner, beating Porsche on the Monte, Lancia and Fiat in the San Remo and everyone on a hot and dusty Acropolis. One of the great rally cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

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Jaguar E-Type Series 3 1971, 1974, 1975

E-Type Series 3

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It needed the 12-cylinder engine to redress the balance and ten years from the announcement of the original, the third and last version of the Jaguar E arrived. The magnificent aluminium V12 5343cc power plant was beautifully smooth and put the car firmly back in the 150mph class. Few cars could match its top speed of 120/130mph cruising ability, even amongst exotica from Italy, and none at all the silence and smoothness of its Jaguar engine.

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Ferrari Dino 246 GT and 246 GTS 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974

Dino 246 GT / 246 GTS

The original Dino 206 of 1967-1969 was fitted with an aluminium 2-litre engine/gearbox transversely mounted across the chassis behind the seats. Its multi-tube chassis all-independent suspension and Pininfarina-styled body were all "typical-Ferrari" of the period. Within two years of the launch, however, the Dino became the Dino 246 - not only with an enlarged, iron-block, 2.4-litre V6 engine and a longer wheelbase but with steel instead of light-alloy panels. The 246 Coupe was joined by the soft-top GTS in 1972. Both were displaced by the new Type 308 V8-engined models in 1973. Total 246/GTS production: 3,761 cars.

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Alfa Romeo Montreal 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Alfa Romeo Montreal

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The Alfa Romeo Montreal was in production between 1970 and 1976, selling approximately 500 cars per year. Its eight-cylinder 2,593 cc engine produced 200bhp at 6,500rpm, giving a top speed of 137mph (220km/h). Developed from the 33 prototype, it had Spica fuel injection and dry sump lubrication. The design was by Bertone. A worthy successor to the 8C 2300 and 2900 series four decades earlier.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia 1962-1978

Alfa Romeo Giulia

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In 1963, Alfa Romeo replaced the Giulietta family by an even better and more attractive range, called the Giulia. Giulias were bigger, faster and more modern looking than Giuliettas, drawing on the experience and reputation built up with the original cars. The saloon as before was intended to sell in the largest numbers, while the same styling and production arrangement was reached with Bertone and Pininfarina for the coupes and open-top spiders.

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Triumph Dolomite Sprint 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Dolomite Sprint 1970s

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Constructed along traditional lines with fore-and-aft engines and rear-wheel-drive, the Dolomite range was ultimately descended from the front-wheel-drive Triumph 1300 of 1965.

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Triumph 2.5PI Mk2 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

Triumph 2.5PI Mk2

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Launched in autumn 1969, the Triumph 2.5PI was an exciting flagship to the new Mk 2 range, offering styling and cosmetics as for the 2000s, plus a separate rev counter, a vacuum reservoir for the brakes and a power steering option. Carburettor versions of the car became available from mid-1974, evolving into the 2500S with 106bhp and overdrive as standard.

Triumph 2000 Mk 2 - 1969-77, Triumph 2.5PI Mk 2 - 1969-75, Triumph 2500TC - 1974-77, Triumph 2500S - 1975-77

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