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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Yamaha RD400 Motorcycle 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

Yamaha RD400

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Produced: 1976-79

No. Cylinders:  2

Bore x Stroke:  64 x 62mm 

Capacity:  398cc

Comp ratio:  6.2:1

Power Output:  40bhp @7,500rpm 

Gearbox:  6-speed

Suspension: Front  teles

                     Rear  s/a

Brakes: Front  260 disc 

               Rear   180 drum 

Tyres: Front  3.00 x 18in

            Rear    3.50 x 18in

Wheelbase:  1,320mm (52in) 

Weight:  156kg (345lb)

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

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Yamaha XT500 Motorcycle 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Yamaha XT500

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Produced: 1976-89

No. Cylinders: 1

Bore x Stroke: 87 x 84mm

Capacity: 499cc

Comp ratio: 9.0:1

Power Output: 28.2bhp @5,400rpm

Gearbox: 5-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front 180 drum

Rear 180 drum

Tyres: Front 3.00 x 21in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,415mm (55.75in)

Weight: 137kg (303lb)

Top Speed: n/a

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Yamaha XT500 Motorcycle 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Yamaha XS 750

What is your favourite motorcycle of all time?

Produced: 1977-80

No. Cylinders: 3

Bore x Stroke: 68 x 68.6mm

Capacity: 747cc

Comp ratio: 9.2:1

Power Output: 68bhp @7,500rpm

Gearbox: 5-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front 2 x 267 disc

Rear 267 disc

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,470mm (57.75in)

Weight: 238kg (525lb)

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

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Yamaha XS 750 Motorcycle 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Yamaha XS 750

What is your favourite motorcycle of all time?

Produced: 1977-80

No. Cylinders: 3

Bore x Stroke: 68 x 68.6mm

Capacity: 747cc

Comp ratio: 9.2:1

Power Output: 68bhp @7,500rpm

Gearbox: 5-speed

Suspension: Front teles

Rear s/a

Brakes: Front 2 x 267 disc

Rear 267 disc

Tyres: Front 3.25 x 19in

Rear 4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,470mm (57.75in)

Weight: 238kg (525lb)

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

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Turbo, Taimar and Convertible 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

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Completing the M-Series family in the mid-Seventies were the Turbo, Taimar and Convertible. The TVR Taimar was introduced in 1976 basically as a hatchback version of the 3000M, the Convertible being produced in 1978 and 1979 only. From 1976 to 1980, a turbocharged option was available on the 3000M, Taimar and Convertible. It was the first British car to use turbo-charging on a regular production basis and raised performance to "Supercar" levels for the M-cars so equipped.

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Ferrari 512 BB and 512 Bbi 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Ferrari 512 BB / 512 Bbi

The 512BB (Berlinetta Boxer) was introduced at the Paris Salon in 1976 as a replacement for the 365 GT4/BB. Visually there appeared to be little difference but on close inspection the new car had a "chin" spoiler under the front grille and NACA ducts low down on the body sides and just in front of the rear wings. The flat-12 boxer engine was given an extra 552cc over the 365 GT4/BB model, bringing the displacement up to 4,942cc. Quoted power was now 360bhp and the maximum speed had risen to 188mph/302kmh. Production ended in 1984 to make way for the controversially-styled Testarossa.

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Ferrari 308 GTB and 308 GTS 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Ferrari 308 GTB / 308 GTS

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One of the longest-lived of all Ferraris, the 308 GTB arrived in 1975 with - shock, horror - part-glassfibre bodywork. Its transverse mid-mounted four-cam V8 gave 250bhp and 0-60mph in 6.5sec.Despite glassfibre's lightness and durability, customers forced a change to steel panels in 1977, knocking 4mph off the top speed. The targa-topped GTS version arrived in 1978. Bosch fuel injection from 1981 killed power for the sake of emissions (214bhp, 148mph/238kmh), but four valves per cylinder (Quattrovalvole) in 1983 brought it back up, while an extra269cc in the bodily-identical 328 GTB of 1985 took the stunning Pininfarina flyer to over 160mph (257kmh) and a well-deserved 13-year lifespan.

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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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CJ-7 Jeep 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

CJ-7 Jeep

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The Jeep C7 series arguably reached its peak with the introduction of the CJ-7 in 1976. A well balanced package, the CJ-7 offered all the traditional strengths and advantages of past CJs but in a more liveable and safer package. A longer 93.5-inch wheelbase and larger door openings were features, with greater emphasis now on comfort and convenience items. Automatic transmission and Quadra-Trac full-time four-wheel-drive were options. The Laredo package was introduced in 1980. This top-line option came with chrome grille face, high-backed bucket seats and Laredo strips and decals.

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Lotus Eclat 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Lotus Eclat 1970s, 1980s

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Released in 1975, the Lotus Eclat was a derivative of the Elite featuring a restyled rear body. Aimed at the US where the hatchback style failed to find much favour, the Eclat name was later revised to the Sprint. This broke with the Lotus tradition of model names beginning with the letter E. From 1980 the Eclat moved to S2.2 form with the fitment of the 2174cc engine in stock form.

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Lotus Elite 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Lotus Elite 1970s, 1980s

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Introduced in mid-1974 was the new Elite, sharing its name with the 1957 classic. A very stylish looking car with angular lines and a well appointed interior, it continued with the concept of a backbone chassis and fibreglass body. It featured the new 1973cc front-mounted engine. From 1980 the Elite adopted the larger 2174cc engine as the Elite S2.2.

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BMW M1 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

BMW M1

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The M1 was BMWs first supercar and although originally designed for endurance racing, it was later built as an exclusive road car. It used a spaceframe tubular chassis, a glass-fibre body and a 277-bhp 3.5-litre straight-six. Only 450 examples of the limited-production M1 were produced, each virtually hand-built and packed with features normally only associated with racing cars, a collectors' dream.

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BMW 323i 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

BMW 323i

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Production of the 3-series range began on 2nd May 1975. Once more the basics of a single overhead camshaft engine, with trailing arm rear-wheel drive, plus MacPherson strut front suspension were adhered to. Rack and pinion steering replaced the work and roller layout and BMW made no secret of the fact the 3-series had been designed with the forthcoming small six-cylinder in mind. 323i illustrated, available in Britain from 1978.

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BMW 635Csi 1978-1989

BMW 635Csi

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The two-door 6-series models, the 630 and 633 Csi became available from March 1976, and whilst these were fine models they lacked some of the sporting penache of the earlier coupes. With this in mind, BMW offered the BM 635 Csi from July 1978, fitted with the 218bhp six of 3453cc. Top speed was 138mph (222km/h), with a 0-60 (0-100Km/h) sprint performance of around 8 seconds.

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Mercedes-Benz 350SE 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Mercedes-Benz 350SE

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Mercedes-Benz announced their new generation W116 S-class saloons in 1972 as the 280S, 280SE, 380SE and 450SE. These were bigger, faster, safer and more comprehensively equipped than the models they replaced. The 450SEL 6.9 was added to the range in 1975 with, among other things, hydro-pneumatic suspension. Total production of the eight-cylinder 350 SE between August 1972 and September 1980 was 51,140.

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DMS Type - Daimler Fleetline London Bus 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

Daimler Fleetline

What is your favourite London bus?

The DMS type started in London in 1971 as one-man operated double-decker, based originally on the Daimler fleetline. Subsequently, after Daimler commercial vehicles were incorporated into the Leyland organisation, the vehicles were based on the Leyland B20 chassis with Park Royal or Metro-Cammell-Weymann bodywork. Engines were Gardner 6LXB 10.45-litre or Leyland 0.680 11.1-litre. On the upper deck there was seating for forty-four with twenty-four seats below. Additionally there was provision for twenty-one standing passengers. The overall length was only 9.3 metres (30.5ft) but the width was now 2.5 metres (8ft 2 1/2in).

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RT - AEC Regent London Bus 1939-1979

RT - AEC Regent

What is your favourite London bus?

The original RT design was completed by 1937 at Chiswick works and the first complete bus entered public service on 9th August 1939. Between 1940 and 1942 a total of 150 production models entered service. After the war the RT was updated and a further 4674 RT plus 1631 RTL and 500 RTW derivatives entered stock between 1947 and 1954. A programme of RT withdrawals began in the 1950s, starting with the pre-war type followed by the non-standard Cravens-bodied RTs. From 1958 onwards the standard RT and RTL vehicles were sold, at first those with the oldest chassis. RT withdrawals became a slow process however, with spare parts shortages and the unreliability of new vehicles leading to a reprieve until as late as 1979.

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Porsche 911SC 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

Porsche 911SC

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By the mid-to late seventies Porsche were in the position of needing to build a "world car", to meet different governments' requirements, and therefore rationalised the 911 series into the Turbo and the SC. The normally aspirated 3.0-litre engine meant it was good for 141mph/227kmh and 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds in European form (it was much slower in US spec). Servo-assisted brakes were standardised in 1979, and the list of luxury options grew in a deliberate move to make the 911 more attractive to the non-enthusiast. 1982 saw the first genuine cabriolet since the 356 series and in 1984, the sohc flat-six engine was enlarged to 3.2-litres, and the SC became known as the Carrera.

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VW Golf GTI Cabriolet 1979

VW Golf GTI Cabriolet 1979

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Styled and developed by specialist coachbuilders Karmann, the Cabriolet version of the monocoque Golf was introduced in 1979. As the first of the modern generation of cabriolets, the model set the standard for soft-top family motoring for the next decade and had many imitators. The Cabriolet Gti was never produced in Mk 2 form, the open-top car retaining the shape of the earliest model throughout its life.

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