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  • Cadillac Series 70-75 7th Gen (1959-1960)

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    Cadillac Series 70-75 7th Gen (1959-1960)

    Cadillac Series 70/75 7th Generation Model years 1959–1960 Assembly Detroit Assembly, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. South Gate Assembly, South Gate, California, U.S. Linden ...

  • Cadillac Sixty Special 4th Gen (1950–1953)

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    Cadillac Sixty Special 4th Gen (1950–1953)

    Cadillac Sixty Special Fourth Generation 1950 to 1953 Overview Model years 1950–1953 Assembly Detroit, Michigan, USA Designer Bill Mitchell Body and chassis Body style 4-door ...

  • Cadillac Sixty Special 5th Gen (1954–1956)

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    Cadillac Sixty Special 5th Gen (1954–1956)

    Cadillac Sixty Special Fifth Generation 1954 to 1956 Overview Model years 1954–1956 Assembly Detroit, Michigan, USA Designer Bill Mitchell Body and chassis Body style 4-door ...

  • Cadillac Sixty Special 6th Gen (1957–1958)

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    Cadillac Sixty Special 6th Gen (1957–1958)

    Cadillac Sixty Special Sixth Generation 1957 to 1958 Overview Model years 1957–1958 Assembly Detroit, Michigan, USA Designer Bill Mitchell Body and chassis Body style 4-door ...

  • Cadillac Sixty Special 7th Gen (1959–1960)

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    Cadillac Sixty Special 7th Gen (1959–1960)

    Cadillac Sixty Special Seventh Generation 1959–1960 Overview Model years 1959–1960 Assembly Detroit, Michigan, USA Designer Bill Mitchell Body and chassis Body style 4-door ...

  • Cadillac Skylight concept (1958)

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    1950s
    Cadillac Skylight concept (1958)

    Cadillac Skylight Concept Presentation Year: 1958 Vehicle Expo: GM Motorama Class : Concept Body design : Cabriolet Design: Pininfarina The Cadillac Skylight was a concept ...

  • Cadillac Starlight concept (1959)

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    Cadillac Starlight concept (1959)

    Cadillac Starlight Concept Presentation Year: 1959 Vehicle Expo: Paris Motor Show Class : Concept Body design : Coupe Design: Pininfarina The Cadillac Starlight was a concept ...

  • CAM (1951-1956)

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    CAM (1951-1956)

    CAM (Carl Amesmaier Munich) Automotive manufacturers Munich; Germany from 1951 until 1956. Carl Amesmaier Munich was a German manufacturer of automobiles . Company History Karl ...

  • Cannon (1953-1970)

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    Cannon (1953-1970)

    MRB Cannon Automotive manufacturer Great Britain from 1953 to 1970. MRB Cannon was a British manufacturer of automobiles and Kit cars . The brand name was Cannon . History Mike ...

  • Cars in films 1950s

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    Cars in films 1950s

    Cars featured in films from the 1950s Here we put together a collection of famous cars from films of the 1950's Some main featured others just used during filming. For more ...

  • Champion (1950-1952)

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    Champion (1950-1952)

    Champion Automotive manufacturers Paderborn; Germany from 1950 until 1952. The Champion Automotive GmbH from Paderborn was a German car manufacturer . The brand name ...

  • Champion 250 (1950-1951)

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    Champion 250 (1950-1951)

    Champion 250 Microcar Champion 250 and 250S 250 250S Production period: 1950-1951 Engines: 0.25 liters (4.75 kW) Length: 2850 mm Width: 1360 mm Height: 1280 mm Wheelbase : 1800 ...

  • Champion 400 (1950-1953)

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    Champion 400 (1950-1953)

    Champion 400 champion 400 Production period: 1959-1953 Engines: 0.4 liter (10.5 kW) Length: 3180 mm Width: 1470 mm Height: 1300 mm Wheelbase : 1800 mm Curb weight : 495 kg ...

  • Champion 400 H (1953-1954)

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    Champion 400 H (1953-1954)

    Champion 400 H Microcar Champion 400h from 1953 to 1954 400 H Production period: 1953-1954 Engines: 0.4 liter (11 kW) Length: 3170 mm Width: 1470 mm Height: 1300 mm Wheelbase : ...

  • Champion 500 G (1953-1954)

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    Champion 500 G (1953-1954)

    Champion 500 G champion 500G from 1953 to 1954 500 g Production period: 1953-1954 Engine: 0.45 liter (13 kW) Length: 3400 mm Width: 1470 mm Height: 1350 mm Wheelbase : 1960 mm ...

  • Champion Ch-1 (1949)

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    Champion Ch-1 champion Ch-1 Production period: 1949 Engine: 0.2 liter (3.7 kW) Length: 2420 mm Width: 1380 mm Height: 990 mm Wheelbase : 1600 mm Curb weight : 190 kg The Champion ...

  • Charles Town-About (1958-1959)

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    Charles Town-About (1958-1959)

    Charles Town-About Automotive manufacturer of San Diego California,United States from 1958 to 1959. Charlestown About was an American automobile brand from the 1958 and ...

  • Chevrolet 150 2nd gen (1953-1954)

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    Chevrolet 150 2nd gen (1953-1954)

    Chevrolet 150 Special 2nd generation (1500A) Production 1953 to 1954 Body style 2-4 door sedan 2-door coupe 4-door wagon Engine 216 cu in (3.5 L) I6 235 cu in (3.9 L) I6 ...

  • Chevrolet 150 3rd gen (1955-1957)

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    Chevrolet 150 3rd gen (1955-1957)

    Chevrolet One-Fifty Special 3rd generation Production period: 1955 to 1957 Body versions : Saloon , station wagon ,panel van , coupe Engines: Gasoline: 3.9-4.3 liters (90-125 kW) ...

  • Chevrolet Advance Design Trucks (1947-1955)

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    Chevrolet Advance Design Trucks (1947-1955)

    Chevrolet Advance Design Trucks 1947 to 1955 Overview Manufacturer General Motors Also called 3100 (½-ton) 3600 (¾-ton) 3800 (1-ton) Thriftmaster Loadmaster Production 1947–1955 ...

  • Chevrolet Bel Air 1st gen (1950–1954)

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    Chevrolet Bel Air 1st gen (1950–1954)

    Chevrolet Bel Air First generation 1950 to 1954 Overview Production 1949–1954 Body and chassis Body style 2-door hardtop coupe 2-door coupe (1953–54) 4-door Sedan (1953–54) ...

  • Chevrolet Bel Air 2nd gen (1955–1957)

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    Chevrolet Bel Air 2nd gen (1955–1957)

    Chevrolet Bel Air Second generation 1955 to 1957 Overview Production 1954–1957 Model years 1955–1957 Assembly Caracas, Venezuela Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Arlington, Texas Body and ...

  • Chevrolet Bel Air 3rd gen (1958)

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    Chevrolet Bel Air 3rd gen (1958)

    Chevrolet Bel Air Third generation 1958 Overview Production 1957–1958 Model years 1958 Assembly Arlington, Texas, United States Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Body and chassis ...

  • Chevrolet Bel Air 4th gen (1959–1960)

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    Chevrolet Bel Air 4th gen (1959–1960)

    Chevrolet Bel Air Fourth generation 1959 to 1960 Overview Production 1958–1960 Model years 1959–1960 Assembly Arlington, Texas, United States Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Body and ...

  • Chevrolet Biscayne 1st gen (1958)

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    Chevrolet Biscayne 1st gen (1958)

    Chevrolet Biscayne First generation Model years 1958 Class Motor Car Assembly United States, Canada, Australia Body style two and four-door sedan Engine 235.5 cu in (3.9 L) ...

  • Chevrolet Biscayne 2nd gen (1959-1960)

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    Chevrolet Biscayne 2nd gen (1959-1960)

    Chevrolet Biscayne 2nd generation Model years 1959 to 1960 Class Motor Car Assembly United States, Canada Body style two-/four-door sedan Engine 235.5 cu in (3.9 L) 283 cu in ...

  • Chevrolet Biscayne Concept (1955)

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    Chevrolet Biscayne Concept (1955)

    Chevrolet Biscayne Concept Model years 1955 Class Concept Car Assembly United States Debut Motorama 1955 Body style four-door sedan Engine 4.3 litres (262cu in) Transmission Auto ...

  • Chevrolet Brookwood 1st Gen (1958)

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    Chevrolet Brookwood 1st Gen (1958)

    Chevrolet Brookwood First generation Model years 1958 Class Motor Car Assembly United States, Canada Designer Clare MacKichan Body style 4-door station wagon Platform GM B ...

  • Chevrolet Brookwood 2nd gen (1959-1960)

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    Chevrolet Brookwood 2nd gen (1959-1960)

    Chevrolet Brookwood Second generation Model years 1959 to 1960 Body style 2-door wagon 4-door wagon Layout FR layout Platform GM B platform Wheelbase 119.0 in (3,023 mm) ...

  • Chevrolet Corvair 1st gen (1959-1964)

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    1950s 1960s
    Chevrolet Corvair 1st gen (1959-1964)

    Chevrolet Corvair First generation Production period: 1959 to 1964 Manufacturer: Chevrolet Type: Motor car Engines: Gasoline: 2.3-2.7 litres Engine Location: Rear Drive: Rear ...

  • Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1953–1962)

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    Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1953–1962)

    Chevrolet Corvette (C1) 1953 to 1962 Overview Manufacturer Chevrolet Division of General Motors Production 1953–1962 Model years 1953–1962 Assembly Flint, Michigan United States ...

  • Chevrolet Del Ray 3rd gen (1958)

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    Chevrolet Del Ray 3rd gen (1958)

    Chevrolet Del Ray 3rd generation from 1958 Manufacturer: Chevrolet Production period: 1958 Type : Motor car Body versions : Saloon, station wagon,coupe Engines: Gasoline: 3.9-5.7 ...

  • Chevrolet El Camino 1st gen (1959–1960)

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    Chevrolet El Camino 1st gen (1959–1960)

    Chevrolet El Camino First generation 1959 to 1960 Overview Production 1958–1960 Model years 1959–1960 Assembly Arlington, Texas, United States Body and chassis Related Chevrolet ...

  • Chevrolet Handyman (1953-1957)

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    1950s
    Chevrolet Handyman (1953-1957)

    Chevrolet Handyman Production period: 1953 to 1957 Class : station wagon Body versions : 3 and 5 door Engines: Gasoline 3.9-4.3 liters (79-125 kW) Length: 4966-5100 mm ...

  • Chevrolet Impala 1st gen (1957-1958)

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    Chevrolet Impala 1st gen (1957-1958)

    Chevrolet Impala First generation 1957 to 1958 Overview Production 1957–1958 Model years 1958 Body and chassis Body style 2-door convertible 2-door hardtop Layout FR layout ...

  • Chevrolet Impala 2nd gen (1959–1960)

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    Chevrolet Impala 2nd gen (1959–1960)

    Chevrolet Impala Second generation 1959 to 1960 Overview Production 1958–1960 Model years 1959–1960 Body and chassis Body style 2-door convertible 2-door coupe 2-door hardtop ...

  • Chevrolet Nomad 1st gen (1955-1957)

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    Chevrolet Nomad 1st gen (1955-1957)

    Chevrolet Nomad First generation Production 1955–1957 Body style 2-door station wagon Platform A-body Related Pontiac Safari Engine 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8 283 cu in (4.6 L) V8 ...

  • Chevrolet Yeoman (1958)

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    1950s
    Chevrolet Yeoman (1958)

    Chevrolet Yeoman Production period: 1958 Class : Motor Car Body versions : station wagon Engines: Gasoline : 3.9-5.7 liters (107-232 kW) Length: 5311 mm Width: 1974 mm Height: ...

  • Chicagoan Ketcham (1952-1954)

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    Chicagoan Ketcham (1952-1954)

    Chicagoan Ketcham (Triplex Industries Ltd.) Car manufacturer of Illinois.United States from 1952 to 1954. Chicagoan was an American automobile brand, which from 1952 to 1954 of ...

  • Chrysler A series V8 engine (1956-1967)

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    Chrysler A series V8 engine (1956-1967)

    Chrysler A series V8 engine A series Manufacturer : Chrysler Production period: 1956-1967 technology Operating principle: gasoline engine Style: V-engine 8-cylinder displacement: ...

  • Chrysler Australia

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    1950s
    Chrysler Australia

    Chrysler Australia Ltd History Chrysler Australia, officially FCA Australia, is the importer of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Alfa Romeo and Fiat vehicles for sale in the Australian ...

  • Chrysler Hemi 2nd gen V8 engine (1958-1978)

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    Chrysler Hemi 2nd gen V8 engine (1958-1978)

    Chrysler Hemi 2nd generation V8 engine Bigblock Hemi second generation overview Manufacturer : Chrysler Production period: 1958-1978 technology Operating principle: gasoline ...

  • Chrysler Hemi V8 1st gen engines (1951-1958)

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    Chrysler Hemi V8 1st gen engines (1951-1958)

    Chrysler Hemi and Poly V8 first generation engines Hemi and Poly V8 first generation overview Manufacturer : Chrysler Production period: 1951-1958 technology Operating principle: ...

  • Chrysler Slant-Six engine (1959-1988)

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    Chrysler Slant-Six engine (1959-1988)

    Chrysler Slant-Six engine Manufacturer Chrysler Corporation Production 1959–2000 Configuration I6 Displacement 170 cu in (2.8 L) 198 cu in (3.2 L) 225 cu in (3.7 L) Cylinder bore ...

  • CIF Diasa (1951-1989)

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    CIF Diasa (1951-1989)

    CIF Diasa History Consorcio Inversionista Fabril División Industrial Automotriz SA Automotive manufacturer Venezuela From 1951 to 1989. Consorcio Inversionista Fabril División ...