Ford Lotus-Cortina Mk1 1963, 1964

Ford Lotus-Cortina Mk1

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Increasingly aware of the importance of the performance image, Ford revealed the Lotus-Cortina in 1963. Powerful and fast by the standards of the day, the car was highly effective in the hands of the right driver. When the legendary Jim Clark spent time in one during the 1964 British Saloon Car Championship it came as no surprise to see the pari become the overall champions.

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Triumph Vitesse (Sports 6) Mk1 & Mk2 1962, 1966, 1968

Triumph Vitesse

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The Herald sired a complete family of cars to include the Spitfire and GT6 but closely based on its layout was its big-engined brother the Vitesse. Marketed in the USA as the Sports 6, the Vitesse started life as a six-cylinder 1596cc in 1962, and progressed in 1966 to a 2 litre. Compared to the 1600, the 2 litre had a 1998cc / 95bhp six-cylinder engine to which a new all-synchromesh four-speed gearbox and more robust rear axle were mounted. The 2 litre Mk2 Vitesse arrived in late 1968, sharing all its improvements with the GT6 Mk2, which was launched on the same day.

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Triumph Spitfire Mk1 & Mk2 1962, 1963, 1965

Triumph Spitfire Mk1-Mk2

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The Spitfire made its debut at the London Motor Show in October 1962. With chassis and mechanics derived largely from the Triumph Herald and body styling by Michelotti, it was an immediate success. Longer, leaner and better looking than its main competitors, the Austin Healey Sprite and MG Midget, the Spitfire had some definite advantages, although it was slightly higher priced at £641 when new in 1963. From March 1965 the Mk 2 became available. It featured a slightly more powerful engine and a higher level of trim, but was identical externally to the Mk 1, differing only in the style of the grille mesh.

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VW Golf Gti Mk1, Mk2, Campaign, Cabriolet

VW Golf Gti

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This guide covers Mk 1 and Mk 2 Golf Gti. Trendsetter and classic of its time, the car was conceived in 1975 and can lay claim to being the originator of the "Hot-Hatch" theme. More than one million Mk1 and Mk2 Gti were produced between 1975 and 1992.

VW Golf GTI Mk 1

The Volkswagen Gti was launched in left-hand drive from in 1975 with a 1,588cc engine and four-speed manua gearbox. By 1979 the steering wheel had swapped sides for the UK market, and an extra gear had been added. In 1980 the cheap looking steel wheels were replaced by nine-spoke alloys, which helped to improve the look of the car. A larger 1,781cc engine replaced the original in 1982 offering improved mid-range acceleration and better fuel-economy.

VW Golf GTI Mk1 Campaign

As much of a classic as any Ferrari and Golf Gti's claim to fame is that it spawned a host of imitators and brought together an affordable blend of performance, handling and reliability to the mass-market buyer. Few cars have had the greatness thrust upon them at such an early age or made such an impact. The last MkI to be built was the much sought after Campaign model. A limited-edition, the 1983 Campaign featured a four-lamp grille, tinted glass, a steel sliding sunroof and 6jx14 Pirelli-styled alloy wheels.

VW Golf GTI Cabriolet

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.

VW Golf Gti Mk2

The first change to the Golf Gti took place in 1983 with the introduction of the Mark 2 model. More rounded in shape than the original, perhaps the most obvious visual difference was the twin-headlight grille, although this had been a feature of the last of the Mk1 Gti's, the Campaign model. The still 1.8-litre engine now had a peak torque figure of 114ft-lbs at 3,100 rpm, its 112bhp being achieved at 5500rpm instead of 5800rpm. Disc brakes were now fitted all-round. Two years later a second Gti was added to the model line up in the form of the 139bhp 16V.

Model Evolution VW Golf GTI 1 & 2

Sept 1975: Golf Gti three-door first shown (production beings June 1976).

Oct 1976: Gti launched in UK with 4-speed gearbox, in LHD to special order.

Jul 1979: RHD car launched with 5-speed "box", cabriolet launched in Germany.

Sept 1982: Introduction of 112bhp 1.8-litre engine.

Aug 1983: GTi Convertible available in RHD, initially as an all-white special edition.

Jan 1984: Gti replaced by new Mk2 Gti, Gti convertible continues with MkI body.

Sept 1985: Special edition cabri8os: All White, All Black, CC.

Mar 1986: Introduction of Golf Gti 16V 1.8

Jul 1992: Gti convertible discontinued.

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Escort RS2000 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Escort Mk2 RS2000

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All the Mk2 Escort RS models, including the RS 2000 Mk 2 of 1976-1980 were built at Saarlouis, in West Germany. Faster and better equipped than the original car, the MkII, with its unique droop-snoot nose, which included four headlamps, offered 110bhp and was no slower than the RS1800 "Homologation Special". Yet, this car was also refined, being easy to drive with good handling. A practical four-seater, it could be easily repaired and serviced by every Ford workshop, in contrast to its exotic rivals.

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Classic Ford Escort RS1800 Mk2 1975, 1976, 1977 RS 1800

Classic Ford Escort RS1800 Mk2

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The RS 1800 was produced in very limited numbers between 1975 and 1977. Fitted with an enlarged version of the 16-valve BDA engine, cubic capacity was now 1,835cc and power output had risen to approximately 115bhp. The RS 1800 model was used with great success by the works rally team and numerous private owners.

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Classic Jaguar Cars: XK120, 420, E-type (XK-E), D-type, XK150, Mk2,

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Classic Jaguar Cars Pt1

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This guide includes the following Jaguar models:
Jaguar XK120 1948 - 1954
Jaguar D-type 1954 - 1956
Jaguar XK150 1957 - 1961
Jaguar MkII 1959 - 1957
Jaguar 420 1966 - 1968
Jaguar E-type 1961 - 1975

Jaguar XK120

William Lyons originally envisaged the XK120 as a limited production run of only two hundred aluminium-bodied sports cars but when introduced at the London Motor Show of 1948 it soon became apparent that this would be incapable of satisfying demand. Launched alongside the car was Jaguar's new engine, the now legendary XK six cylinder. This unit, with a cubic capacity of 3,442cc (210cu.in.) and twin overhead camshafts produced 150bhp at 5.500rpm and was capable of propelling the two-seater bodyshell of the XK120 very quickly indeed. In terms of performance the car had few rivals. In 1949 a standard production model was timed at 126.5mph (204km/h) with the hood and sidescreens in place. Production ceased in 1954 on arrival of the XK140.

Jaguar D-type

The D-type has a very special place in history. Built for a specific purpose, to carry on where the C-type left off as a Le Mans winner par excellence, it achieved this objective outstandingly. Winner at Le Mans three times in a row the car became an instant classic and is considered by many to be the ultimate post-war sports racer. Incorporating much that had been learnt from the C-types, the D-type embraced aircraft technology in the construction. The gorgeously contoured aluminium body was actually the chassis, a fully stressed monocoque. Fitted with the XK twin overhead cam six-cylinder engine of 3,442cc (210cu.in.), maximum power output was 250bhp and top speed 170mph (247km/h). D - type production totalled a mere 71 cars.

Jaguar XK150

Introduced in May 1957 the XK150 represented the last manifestation of the XK concept. Very different from its predecessors, the most obvious change was a considerable straightening of the wing-line, whereas it had swept in such an exaggerated fashion on previous models. A one-piece windscreen further modernized the car's appearance and a four inch wider bonnet allowed greater access to the engine. Braking was greatly improved, in place of the barely adequate traditional drums, the XK 150 adopted all-round disc brakes which were developed on the C and D-type racing cars. Offered in drop-head or fixed-head specifications, some 75% of XK150s were exported. The ultimate model, introduced near the end of production was the 3.8 litre (232cu.in.) triple carburettor version.

Jaguar Mk2

Jaguar introduced the Mark II saloon with the option of 2.4, 3.4 or 3.8 litre engines at the 1959 London Motor Show. This new Jaguar was basically a refashioned Mark I with a wider rear track and better handling. The model established Jaguar as a mass producer of luxury cars, in excess of 100,000 left the line during eight years of production. The famous six-cylinder twin overhead camshaft engine was beautifully smooth and in 3.8 litre form (3.78cc, 231cu.in.) produced 220bhp at 5,500rpm. It endowed the streamlined Jaguar with a swift 0-60mph (0-96km/h) acceleration time of 9 seconds and a maximum speed of 125mph (201km/h). The Mk2 saloon range was superseded by the lower specification 240 and 340 models in December 1967.

Jaguar 420

The Jaguar 420 saloon was introduced in October 1966. It derived the name from the engine, a special four carburettor version of the 4,235cc (258cu.in.) XK unit producing 245bhp at 5500rpm and 283lb.ft of torque at 3,750rpm. Based on the S-type but with front end styling similar to that of the Mark X, the 420 offered some very definite improvements over the MkII models. Handling for example was superior as was the braking system and the larger engine, although no quicker than a 3.8 Mk II achieved everything more effortlessly. Produced for only two years, the 420, along with the S-type and 240 / 340 ranges were replaced in October 1968 by the new XJ6, superior in every respect but lacking just a little of the old-world charm of earlier models.

Jaguar E-type

Launched in March 1961, the Jaguar E - type was an immediate sensation. Its XK engine was a 6-cylinder twin overhead cam-in-line unit and featured hemispherical combustion chambers. 3,781ccs (231cu.in) were fed by triple SU carburettors and delivered no less than 220 bhp at 5,500rpm. The result, a stunning 150mph (241km/h) and 0-100mph (0-161km/h) in just 19 seconds, a figure which few contemporary cars would match. E-type production fell into three distinct phases: the 3.8 litre models from 1961 - 1964; the 4.2 litre cars from 1964 - 1971, and the V12 engine models from 1971 - 1975. When replaced by the Jaguar XJS model, a total of 72,507 E-types had been produced of which 38,515 (or 53 percent) were coupes.

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Classic Ford Escort Mk2 Cars: Harrier, RS2000 X-Pack, 1600 Ghia

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Escort Mk2

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Escort 1600 Sport 1975-1980

Sometimes described as the poor-man's RS, the 1600 Sport was produced in two- and four-door form (the four-door model was only made between January 1975 and July 1976), and used the famous 84bhp 1,598cc Kent power plant. The car featured circular headlamps, black quarter bumpers, and extra driving lamps, a black grille, sports wheels and distinctive side flashes. The cockpit was surprisingly plush for a low-priced mass-production model, with comprehensive instrumentation, a three-spoke steering wheel and well-contoured seats.

Escort RS1800 1975-1977

Replacing the RS 1600 and using a bored-out BDA engine, the RS 1800 was built along with the MkII RS2000 and Mexico at Saarlouis. It shared the same two-door reinforced bodyshell as the 2000, stronger suspension and a hefty front cross-member. A deep front air-dam, 5 ½ inch sports road wheels and a soft boot-lid spoiler set it apart from the Sport and derivatives. Ford's most successful rally car, the RS1800 won more rallies than any other British car.

Escort RS Mexico 1976-1978

The RS Mexico used the same strengthened bodyshell as the other RSs but its striping mirrored the Sport. It was powered by a 95bhp, 1.6-litre Pinto engine, coupled to a Type E four-speed all-synchro box. Internally it was very similar to the basic RS 1800, using a centre console and clocks. Sports steel wheels were standard, although many examples were fitted with the optional four-spoke cast alloys. Two years after it was released in 1976. , Ford discontinued the Mexico replacing it with a low-spec RS2000.

Escort 1600 Ghia 1975-1980

Ford's plan for the MkII was to move the car up-market, and it offered a wider range of engines, improved braking and a range of Ghia versions to cater for the luxury market. The 1600 Ghia was available in two-door form between Jan 1975 and July 1976, adn in four-door body between January 1975 and Summer 1980. Ghia models gave the following features - wood veneer facia and glove box, vinyl roof, tinted glass, fabric seats, shag pile carpets, reclining seat backs plus other extras.

Escort RS2000 1976-1980

All the Mk2 Escort RS models, including the RS 2000 Mk 2 of 1976-1980 were built at Saarlouis, in West Germany. Faster and better equipped than the original car, the MkII, with its unique droop-snoot nose, which included four headlamps, offered 110bhp and was no slower than the RS1800 "Homologation Special". Yet, this car was also refined, being easy to drive with good handling. A practical four-seater, it could be easily repaired and serviced by every Ford workshop, in contrast to its exotic rivals.

Escort RS2000 X-Pack 1977-1980

Ford Rallye Sport offered the Series X kits for the RS2000 from Aug '77. It offered a combination of parts designed to compliment each other and focused on specific areas of the car's performance: engine, suspension, transmission and bodywork. Items on the comprehensive options list included: a Group One Spec. 145bhp engine kit. Rocket gearbox, Tarmac wing extension kit including airdam, limited slip differential, gas filled front struts, lower and stiffer front springs, gas-filled rear shock absorbers, 7 ½ X 13 alloys and ventilated brakes.

Escort Harrier 1979-1980

Designed to celebrate Ford's 1979 World Rally Championship title, the Escort Harrier was a special edition based upon the 1600 Sport. Available in Diamond White, or Strato Silver, both with blue body stripes, it's comprehensive specification included: Recaros, tinted glass, a push button radio, boot spoiler and 6-inch AVO alloys. The white and blue model cost £4,330, with the silver finish an extra £35.83. Only 1,500 were produced during 1979-1980.

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Classic Ford Cortina Cars 1962-1982: Mk1, Mk2, Mk3, Mk4, Mk5

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The Ford Cortina Story

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The Ford Cortina's place in motoring history is assured. Lasting exactly two decades, it became the benchmark saloon for family and business motorists during the Sixties and Seventies, ahead of strong competition from its rivals BMC, Vauxhall and Rootes.

Cortina Production Figures

MkI 1962 - 1966 1,013,391
MkII 1966 - 1970 1,027,869
MkIII 1970 - 1980 1,126,559
MkIV 1976 - 1980 1,131,850
MkV 1980 - 1982 1,131,850

Cortina Mk I 1962 - 66

In the late 1950s, Ford identified the need for an all-new family car. Although tempted by BMCs mini-car concept, which had taken the motoring world by storm, their engineers took a very conscious decision not to try and emulate this, but instead to build a reliable roomy car at a low price - the Ford Cortina. The only car that Ford launched in 1962, it was a design that went on to become the benchmark for family and business motoring for the next two decades.

Cortina Mk1 1962 - 66

The Mk 1 was launched in September 1962 with just one engine size of 1,195cc. The initial production of only 20,000 also carried a Consul bonnet badge. By January 1963, a 1,500cc-engined model was available with larger brakes and chome body strip embellishments. With prices including purchase-tax of £639 for the 2-door standard model and £666 10s 3d, for the deluxe model, Cortina soon became Ford's most important car range, sweeping all competition aside to become Britain's best selling car.

Cortina Mk2 1966 - 70

October 1966 gave first sight of the new Cortina. It offered crosp, clean almost European lines and a more powerful 1300cc engine complementing the 1500cc unit. Crossflow engines were available from August 1967. New safety features were strongly promoted - including door handles and switches that were designed to 'break-away' in an accident, child-proof locks on rear doors and dished steering wheels. Apart from the charismatic Lotus Cortina which was discontinued in 1970, the M II range will probably be best remembered for one particular model - the 1600E.

Cortina Mk3 1970 - 76

Given the 'Detroit look' by Head Engineer Harley Copp, the beautifully styled Mk 3 Cortina was appreciably bigger than the Mk 2. At launch, there were 2 and 4-door saloons, and a four-door estate in L and XL trims and featuring 1300 and 1600 overhead valve and 2-litre over head camshaft engines. GT and top-of-the-range GXL models were offered with 1600cc and 2 - litre engines. As proof of the total acceptance of the new Cortina, Ford sold a record 187,159 cars in 1972 alone. Eventually between 1970 and 1976, 1,126,559 Cortina Mk IIIs in all body styles were sold.

Cortina Mk4 1976 - 80

In September 1976 Ford introduced the more sophisticated and fashionable 'square-look' for the Cortina Mk 4. The new Cortina design featured increased visibility courtesy of a larger glass area, a lower waistline and an aerodynamic integral front-spoiler. It inherited much of the outgoing Mk III Cortina's dash layout. With firm control of the top-selling sopot, the Cortina continued to be improved with the addition of V6 power from a 2.3-litre engine available in GL, Ghia and S (for Sport) models.

Cortina 'Mk5' 1960 - 82

Although not officially a Ford marque, the 1980 revisions to the Cortina changed the appearance sufficiently for the trade and public to dub the new car the 'Mk 5'. Providing Ford with a 'family design image', the new Cortina range now closely resembled that of the larger Granada. Glass area was again increased, larger wrap-around bumpers gave more protection to the bodyshell and a new aerofoil grille further improved both appearance and the delivery of cooling air to the engine bay.

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Classic Ford Cortina: Mk 1, Mk 2, Mk 3, Mk 4, Mk 5

The Ford Cortina Story 1962 - 1982

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The Ford Cortina's place in motoring history is assured. Lasting exactly two decades, it became the benchmark saloon for family and business motorists during the Sixties and Seventies, ahead of strong competition from its rivals BMC, Vauxhall and Rootes.

Cortina Production Figures

MkI 1962 - 1966 1,013,391
MkII 1966 - 1970 1,027,869
MkIII 1970 - 1980 1,126,559
MkIV 1976 - 1980 1,131,850
MkV 1980 - 1982 1,131,850

Cortina Mk I 1962 - 66

In the late 1950s, Ford identified the need for an all-new family car. Although tempted by BMCs mini-car concept, which had taken the motoring world by storm, their engineers took a very conscious decision not to try and emulate this, but instead to build a reliable roomy car at a low price - the Ford Cortina. The only car that Ford launched in 1962, it was a design that went on to become the benchmark for family and business motoring for the next two decades.

Cortina Mk1 1962 - 66

The Mk 1 was launched in September 1962 with just one engine size of 1,195cc. The initial production of only 20,000 also carried a Consul bonnet badge. By January 1963, a 1,500cc-engined model was available with larger brakes and chome body strip embellishments. With prices including purchase-tax of £639 for the 2-door standard model and £666 10s 3d, for the deluxe model, Cortina soon became Ford's most important car range, sweeping all competition aside to become Britain's best selling car.

Cortina Mk2 1966 - 70

October 1966 gave first sight of the new Cortina. It offered crosp, clean almost European lines and a more powerful 1300cc engine complementing the 1500cc unit. Crossflow engines were available from August 1967. New safety features were strongly promoted - including door handles and switches that were designed to 'break-away' in an accident, child-proof locks on rear doors and dished steering wheels. Apart from the charismatic Lotus Cortina which was discontinued in 1970, the M II range will probably be best remembered for one particular model - the 1600E.

Cortina Mk3 1970 - 76

Given the 'Detroit look' by Head Engineer Harley Copp, the beautifully styled Mk 3 Cortina was appreciably bigger than the Mk 2. At launch, there were 2 and 4-door saloons, and a four-door estate in L and XL trims and featuring 1300 and 1600 overhead valve and 2-litre over head camshaft engines. GT and top-of-the-range GXL models were offered with 1600cc and 2 - litre engines. As proof of the total acceptance of the new Cortina, Ford sold a record 187,159 cars in 1972 alone. Eventually between 1970 and 1976, 1,126,559 Cortina Mk IIIs in all body styles were sold.

Cortina Mk4 1976 - 80

In September 1976 Ford introduced the more sophisticated and fashionable 'square-look' for the Cortina Mk 4. The new Cortina design featured increased visibility courtesy of a larger glass area, a lower waistline and an aerodynamic integral front-spoiler. It inherited much of the outgoing Mk III Cortina's dash layout. With firm control of the top-selling sopot, the Cortina continued to be improved with the addition of V6 power from a 2.3-litre engine available in GL, Ghia and S (for Sport) models.

Cortina 'Mk5' 1960 - 82

Although not officially a Ford marque, the 1980 revisions to the Cortina changed the appearance sufficiently for the trade and public to dub the new car the 'Mk 5'. Providing Ford with a 'family design image', the new Cortina range now closely resembled that of the larger Granada. Glass area was again increased, larger wrap-around bumpers gave more protection to the bodyshell and a new aerofoil grille further improved both appearance and the delivery of cooling air to the engine bay.

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Your Top Car? Ford Escort Twin-Cam, RS 1600, 1800, 2000 and Mexico

Escort Twin-Cam, RS and Mexico

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This guide features six classic performance Escort models produced between 1968 and 1980.

Escort Twin-Cam

In 1967 a successor for the aging Cortina GTs and Lotus Cortinas was created by shoe-horning the Lotus-Cortina's engine, transmission and braking system into the two-door bodyshell of the new Escort. Series-production was allocated to Halewood, although the first 25 production cars were built at the Boreham competitions department workshops. The car was unveiled with the standard Escorts in January 1968.

Escort RS1600

For April 1971 the Twin-Cam was joined by the RS 1600, replacing the Twin-Cam as Ford's most exciting sports saloon and enabling the Escort to remain a front running competition car. The RS1600 featured the Cosworth BDA engine but in almost all other respects was the same as the Twin-Cam.

Escort Mexico

The Mexico was announced in November 1970 and took its name from Ford's success in 1970 London-Mexico World Cup Rally. Basically a re-engined Twin-Cam/RS 1600, the new Mexico used the mass produced 1,599cc Kent engine instead of the limited production 16-valve BDA unit, although in most other respects it was the same car. Maximum speed was just over 100mph compared to 113mph for the RS1600.

Escort RS2000

Basically the original Mk1 RS 2000 was a re-engined and refined RS 1600, featuring Ford's new overhead-camshaft Pinto unit. At 1.6 litres, the Kent engine was already at its size limit and to increase performance beyond Mexico standards, this 1,993cc engine was the ideal choice. In the RS2000 it produced 100bhp (DIN) at 5,750rpm.

Escort RS1800 (Mk2)

The RS 1800 was produced in very limited numbers between 1975 and 1977. Fitted with an enlarged version of the 16-valve BDA engine, cubic capacity was now 1,835cc and power output had risen to approximately 115bhp. The RS 1800 model was used with great success by the works rally team and numerous private owners.

Escort RS2000 (mk2)

With its new droopsnoot nose, the new RS 2000 created a stir at the 1975 Geneva Motor Show. Like all previous RS Escorts, it was based on the two-door saloon body style and featured extensive used of matt black paint in place of conventional bright metal. Clearly aimed at the sporting buyer who wanted refinement and performance, the model was a success, gaining higher demand than earlier cars.

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