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  • Bedford RL (1953-1971)

    Military
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Bedford RL (1953-1971)

    Bedford RL Truck 1953 to 1971 Overview Manufacturer Bedford Vehicles Production 1953–early 1970s Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle, military vehicle Body style chassis ...

  • Bedford SB (1950-1987)

    Registered
    Bus Coach
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Bedford SB (1950-1987)

    Bedford SB Bus 1950 to 1987 Overview Manufacturer Bedford Vehicles Body and chassis Doors One behind front axle Floor type Step entrance Chassis Straight Ladder frame Powertrain ...

  • Bedford TJ (1953-1986)

    lorries Trucks
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Bedford TJ (1953-1986)

    Bedford TJ (1953-1986) History The Bedford TJ was first manufactured in 1958 and was an updated version of the TD range. The TJ was available in the United Kingdom up until 1975, ...

  • Bedford TK (1959-1992)

    lorries Trucks
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Bedford TK (1959-1992)

    Bedford TK 1959 to 1992 Overview Manufacturer Bedford Vehicles Also called MK (military model) Production 1959–1986 (Bedford) 1988-1992 (AWD) Assembly Dunstable plant Body and ...

  • Bedford TM (1974-1986)

    lorries Trucks
    1970s 1980s
    Bedford TM (1974-1986)

    Bedford TM Lorry (1974 to 1986) The Bedford TM was a heavy goods vehicle constructed by Bedford Vehicles, the British arm of General Motors' commercial vehicle division, between ...

  • Bedford VAL coach (1963-1972)

    Bus Coach
    1960s 1970s
    Bedford VAL coach (1963-1972)

    Bedford VAL coach 1963 to 1972 The Bedford VAL was a type of coach chassis built by Bedford Vehicles in the United Kingdom from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s. It was unusual ...

  • Beijing BJ 212 (1964-1986)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Beijing BJ 212 (1964-1986)

    BAW Beijing BJ 212 SUV Manufacturer: BAW Beijing Production period: 1964-1986 Class : SUV Body versions : Pick-up , station wagon Engines: Gasoline 2.0-3.2 liters The Beijing BJ ...

  • BelAZ-540 (1961-1985)

    lorries Trucks
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    BelAZ-540 (1961-1985)

    BelAZ-540 truck history Manufacturer: BelAZ Years: 1961 to 1985 Type: Commercial vehicle Body: Truck,Dump truck Engine: Diesel 12-cylinder The truck BelAZ-540 (БелАЗ-540) is a ...

  • Bentley T-series T1 (1965-1977)

    Luxury Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Bentley T-series T1 (1965-1977)

    Bentley T-series T1 Manufacturer Bentley Motors (1931) Limited, Crewe, Cheshire Production 1965–1977 Class Full-size luxury car Body style 4-door saloon 2-door saloon 2-door ...

  • Bentley T-series T2 (1977-1980)

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    Luxury Cars
    1970s
    Bentley T-series T2 (1977-1980)

    Bentley T-series T2 Manufacturer Bentley Motors (1931) Limited, Crewe, Cheshire Production 1977–1980 Class Luxury car Body style 4-door saloon 2-door saloon 2-door convertible ...

  • Berliet GBC8 6x6 truck (1957-1977)

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    lorries Trucks
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Berliet GBC8 6x6 truck (1957-1977)

    Berliet GBC8 6x6 TRUCK Manufacturer Berliet Years of production 1957 to 1977 Class Truck Motor (s) Berliet Flex Fuel and Diesel: 5 cylinders 7.9 liters The Berliet GBC8 ...

  • Berliet PCM (1965-1971)

    Bus Coach
    1960s 1970s
    Berliet PCM (1965-1971)

    Berliet PCM Bus Make Berliet Years of production 1965 to 1971 Class Bus Energy diesel Motor (s) L6 Berliet - MAN DO636HM8U 6 cyl Flatbed Diesel (PCMR and RE) Engine position ...

  • Berliet PR 100 (1970-1980)

    Bus Coach
    1970s
    Berliet PR 100 (1970-1980)

    Renault PR 100 Make Berliet Renault Years of production Berliet : 1970 - 1980 Renault : 1980 - 1984 Class Bus Assembly plant France, Venissieux Fuel Diesel Electricity Motor (s) ...

  • Berliet VXB-170 (1973-)

    Military
    1970s
    Berliet VXB-170 (1973-)

    Berliet VXB-170 VXB-170 1973 to present Type Armoured personnel carrier Place of origin France Service history In service Used by France, Gabon, Senegal Production history ...

  • Berna 2VM (1964-1976)

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    lorries Trucks
    1960s 1970s
    Berna 2VM (1964-1976)

    Berna 2VM truck history Manufacturer: Berna Produced: 1964 to 1976 Type: Commercial vehicle Body: Truck various Engine: Diesel 8100cc The Berna 2VM is a 4x4 truck that Berna ...

  • Bertone Ascot Concept (1977)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1970s
    Bertone Ascot Concept (1977)

    Bertone Jaguar Ascot Concept From 1977 Bertone unveiled at the Turin Motor Show in 1977,the Jaguar Ascot Concept . The Ascot featured a full-width grille with air filters ...

  • Bieber (1970-1999)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Bieber (1970-1999)

    Bieber Cabrio GmbH Borken, Germany from 1970 to 1999 Bieber Cabrio GmbH, previously Buggy-Center Bieber KG, was a German manufacturer of automobiles. The brand name was Bieber ...

  • Bilmar (1971-1972)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Bilmar (1971-1972)

    Bilmar Engineering Automotive Manufacturer of Portland, Dorset Great Britain from 1971 to 1972. Bilmar Engineering was a British manufacturer of automobiles. The brand name ...

  • Birrana Racing

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Birrana Racing

    Birrana Racing Cars Birrana was the name of two motor racing organisations, both associated with South Australian racing driver and engineer Malcolm Ramsay. From 1971 to 1978 ...

  • Bitter Blazer (1976)

    Off-Road
    1970s
    Bitter Blazer (1976)

    Bitter Blazer Production period: 1976 Type: off road Built : 1 The bitter Blazer was a one-off.modification of the Chevrolet Blazer for Europe in the mid 1970s with new ...

  • Bitter CD (1973-1979)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Bitter CD (1973-1979)

    Bitter CD car range CD Production period: 1973-1979 Engine: 5.4 liters (169 kW) Length: 4855 mm Width: 1845 mm Height: 1285 mm Wheelbase : 2680 mm Curb weight : 1750 kg ...

  • Bitter History (1973-2012)

    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Bitter History (1973-2012)

    Bitter & Co History Automotive manufacturers Schwelm; Germany from 1973 until 2012 Erich Bitter Automobil GmbH (Bitter) is a premium sports-luxury automobile marque produced ...

  • BL Mini Clubman 1275GT (1969-1980)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    BL Mini Clubman 1275GT (1969-1980)

    Mini Clubman and 1275GT 1969 to 1980 Overview Production 1969–1980 Assembly Longbridge, Birmingham, England Setúbal, Portugal, Petone, New Zealand Body and chassis Body style ...

  • BL O-Series engine (1978-)

    Registered
    Engines
    1970s

    British Leyland O-Series engine The BL O-Series engine was a straight-4 automobile engine family produced by British Leyland (BL) as a development of the BMC B-series engine ...

  • BL Princess (1975-1978)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s
    BL Princess (1975-1978)

    British Leyland Princess 1975 to 1978 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland Also called Austin Princess (New Zealand) Production September 1975 - July 1978 Body and chassis Class ...

  • BL Princess 2 (1978-1981)

    Registered
    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    BL Princess 2 (1978-1981)

    British Leyland Princess 2 1978 to 1981 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland Production July 1978 – November 1981 Body and chassis Class Large family car Body style 4-door ...

  • Blakely (1972-1987)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Blakely (1972-1987)

    Blakely Auto Works American Automotive manufacturer Indiana ,USA from 1972 to 1987 Blakely Auto Works (also called Bernardi Auto Works in later years) was a manufacturer of ...

  • BM (1971-1972)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1970s

    BM Car Things Kit Car manufacturer of Basingstoke , Hampshire;Great Britain from 1971 to 1972. BM Car Things was a British manufacturer of automobiles in the 1970s.The brand name ...

  • BMC 350 EA (1968-1984)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    BMC 350 EA (1968-1984)

    BMC 345 350 420 440 EA vans history Manufacturer: BMC / Leyland Production period: 1968 to 1984 Type: commercial vehicle designs: Panel van , flatbed , minibus Engines: Gasoline ...

  • BMC ADO16 (1962-1974)

    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    BMC ADO16 (1962-1974)

    BMC ADO16 1100 1275 1300 Austin, Morris,Vanden Plas, Princess, MG, Wolseley, Riley, Kestrel, Innocenti IM3 1962 to 1974 Overview Manufacturer BMC British Leyland Production ...

  • BMC ADO17 (1964-1975)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    BMC ADO17 (1964-1975)

    BMC ADO17 1964 to 1975 Overview Manufacturer BMC, British Leyland Also called Austin Balanza Austin Freeway Austin Windsor Morris Monaco Production 1964–1975 Assembly United ...

  • BMC E-Series 6-cyl engine (1972-)

    Registered
    Engines
    1970s
    BMC E-Series 6-cyl engine (1972-)

    BMC E-Series six-cylinder engine The BMC E-series engine was a straight-4 and straight-6 overhead camshaft automobile petrol engine from the British Motor Corporation (BMC). It ...

  • BMC Mini Moke (1964-1993)

    Specialized
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    BMC Mini Moke (1964-1993)

    Mini Moke 1964 to 1993 Manufacturer BMC Leyland Australia British Leyland Portugal Cagiva Also called Austin Mini Moke Morris Mini Moke BMC Mini Moke (Military version)Leyland ...

  • BMW 02 ti tii (1967-1975)

    Sports Cars
    1960s 1970s
    BMW 02 ti tii (1967-1975)

    BMW 02 1600 ti, 2002 ti, 2002 tii Production period: 1967-1975 Class: Sports Car Body versions: Saloon, hatchback Engines: Petrol :1.6–2.0 litres Length: 4220-4230mm Broad: ...

  • BMW 1502 new class (1975-1977)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s
    BMW 1502 new class (1975-1977)

    BMW New Class 1502 Overview Production 1502: 1975–1977 Designer Georg Bertram, Manfred Rennen Body and chassis Body style 2-door sedan 2-door convertible 3-door hatchback ...

  • BMW 1602 Elektro (1969-1972)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1960s 1970s
    BMW 1602 Elektro (1969-1972)

    BMW 1602 Elektro electric Production 1972 Body style 2-door sedan Platform BMW New Class, shortened for 02 series Engine Electric Wheelbase 2,500 mm (98.4 in) For the 1972 Summer ...

  • BMW 1602 New Class (1966-1975)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    BMW 1602 New Class (1966-1975)

    BMW 1600 02 Series Class Motor Car Production 1600-2: 1966–1971 1602, 1802: 1971–1975 Designer Georg Bertram, Manfred Rennen Body style 2-door sedan 2-door convertible 3-door ...

  • BMW 1800 New Class (1964-1971)

    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    BMW 1800 New Class (1964-1971)

    BMW 1800 New Class Overview Production 1964 to 1971 Designer Wilhelm Hofmeister Giovanni Michelotti, consultant Class Motor car Body Saloon Powertrain Engine 1,773 cc ...

  • BMW 2000 New class (1966-1972)

    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    BMW 2000 New class (1966-1972)

    BMW 2000 New class Production period: 1966 to 1972 Class: Motor Car Body versions: Sedan, coupe Engines: Petrol 2.0 litres (59–96 kW) Length: 4500-4530mm Broad: 1675-1710mm ...

  • BMW 2002 New Class (1968-1975)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    BMW 2002 New Class (1968-1975)

    BMW New Class 2002 1966 to 1977 Overview Production 2002: 1968–1975 Designer Georg Bertram, Manfred Rennen Body and chassis Body style 2-door sedan 2-door convertible 3-door ...

  • BMW 2002 turbo (1973-1974)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    BMW 2002 turbo (1973-1974)

    BMW 2002 turbo Production 1973 to 1974 Designer Georg Bertram, Manfred Rennen Body style 2-door sedan Platform BMW New Class, shortened for 02 series Engine 2002: 1,990 cc ...

  • BMW 3 Series E21 (1975-1983)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    BMW 3 Series E21 (1975-1983)

    BMW 3 Series E21 1975 to 1983 Manufacturer BMW Production 1975–1983 1,364,039 built Assembly Munich, West Germany Predecessor BMW 2002 Successor BMW E30 Class Entry-level luxury ...

  • BMW 5 Series E12 (1972-1981)

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    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    BMW 5 Series E12 (1972-1981)

    BMW 5 Series E12 1972 to 1981 Manufacturer BMW Production 1972–1981 699,094 built Assembly Dingolfing, West Germany Rosslyn, South Africa Toluca, MexicoChennai, India Cairo, ...

  • BMW 5 Series Timeline

    Registered
    Timelines
    1970s

    BMW 5 Series History Timeline 1972–present Manufacturer BMW Production 1972–present Class Mid-size / Executive car Body style Sedan Touring The BMW 5 Series is an executive car ...

  • BMW 7 Series 1st Gen E23 (1977-1987)

    Registered
    Luxury Cars
    1970s 1980s
    BMW 7 Series 1st Gen E23 (1977-1987)

    BMW 7 Series 1st Generation E23 1977 to 1987 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 1977–1987 285,029 built Designer Paul Bracq (1974) Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon ...