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  • Latham (1983-1990)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Latham (1983-1990)

    Latham Sports Cars Automotive manufacturer of Bicester , Oxfordshire,Great Britain from 1983 to 1990. Latham Sportscars was a British manufacturer of kit car sports automobiles . ...

  • Leaping Cats (1982-1983)

    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Leaping Cats (1982-1983)

    Leaping Cats Limited Bulkington at Nuneaton , Warwickshire UK from 1982 to 1983 Leaping Cats is a British company in the automotive and former automobile manufacturer from the ...

  • Ledl AS (1981-1987)

    Registered
    Ledl
    Sports Cars
    1980s
    Ledl AS (1981-1987)

    Ledl AS Production period: 1981 to 1987 Class : sports car Body versions : Coupe Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.3-1.6 liters (51-77 kW) Length: 4170 mm Width: 1710 mm Height: 1090 ...

  • Leitch (1986-)

    Registered
    New Zealand
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Leitch (1986-)

    Leitch Industries Automotive manufacturer of Invercargill , New Zealand From 1986 on. Leitch Industries is a New Zealand manufacturer of kit and replica car automobiles . The ...

  • Lemazone (1984-1987)

    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Lemazone (1984-1987)

    Lemazone Automotive Car manufacturer of Leigh , Lancashire;United Kingdom From 1984 to 1987. Lemazone was a British manufacturer of kit type automobiles in the 1980s . History ...

  • Lexus ES 1st Gen (1989-1991)

    Registered
    Lexus
    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Lexus ES 1st Gen (1989-1991)

    Lexus ES First generation (V20) 1989 to 1991 Overview Also called Toyota Camry Prominent (V20) Toyota Vista (V20) Production June 1989 – 5 July 1991 Assembly Japan: Toyota, Aichi ...

  • Lexus LS 400 1st gen (1989-1994)

    Lexus
    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Lexus LS 400 1st gen (1989-1994)

    Lexus LS 400 First generation XF10 1989-1994 Overview Also called Toyota Celsior (Japan) Production May 1989–September 1994 Model years 1990–1994 Designer Kunihiro Uchida (1987) ...

  • Leyland Constructor (1981-1993)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    lorries Trucks
    1980s 1990s
    Leyland Constructor (1981-1993)

    Leyland Constructor Manufacturer: Leyland Trucks Type: Commercial vehicle Designation: Constructor.Leyland DAF 60 / DAF 60 Production period: 1981 to 1993 Engines: Leyland TL11 ...

  • Leyland Cruiser (1982-1990)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    lorries Trucks
    1980s
    Leyland Cruiser (1982-1990)

    Leyland Cruiser Lorry Manufacturer: Leyland Trucks Class: Commercial vehicle Production period: 1982 to 1990 Type: Lorry Engines: Leyland TL11 / TL11C inline six-cylinder diesel ...

  • Leyland Cub CU (1979-1987)

    Registered
    Leyland Motors Ltd
    Bus Coach
    1970s 1980s
    Leyland Cub CU (1979-1987)

    Leyland Cub CU Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors design type midibus Production period 1979 to 1987 engine Leyland 6.98NV Leyland 6.98DV length 6.7 7.2 7.7 m The Leyland Cub CU was ...

  • Leyland Freighter (1982-1994)

    Leyland Motors Ltd | DAF
    lorries Trucks
    1980s 1990s
    Leyland Freighter (1982-1994)

    Leyland Freighter Manufacturer: Leyland Trucks Class: Commercial vehicle Production period: 1982 to 1994 Model: Freighter Leyland, DAF 50 / DAF 50 Engines: Leyland 400 Series 160 ...

  • Leyland Lynx (1984-1992)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    Bus Coach
    1980s 1990s
    Leyland Lynx (1984-1992)

    Leyland Lynx Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle type bus Production period 1984 to 1992 engine six-cylinde Diesel rear engine The Leyland Lynx is a bus ...

  • Leyland National (1971-1985)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    Bus Coach
    1970s 1980s
    Leyland National (1971-1985)

    Leyland National Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle type bus Production period 1971-1985 engine Diesel engine in the rear power 119 kW length 10.3 or 11.3 m ...

  • Leyland Olympian (1979-1993)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    Bus Coach
    1970s 1980s 1990s
    Leyland Olympian (1979-1993)

    Leyland Olympian Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle design type double-decker bus Production period 1979 to 1993 engine Diesel engines : Leyland 11.1 liters ...

  • Leyland Sherpa K2 Series (1982-1987)

    Registered
    British Leyland
    Vans Pick-ups
    1980s
    Leyland Sherpa K2 Series (1982-1987)

    Sherpa K2 Series 1982 to 1987 Overview Manufacturer Freight Rover Production 1982–1984 Body and chassis Class Van Chronology Predecessor Leyland Sherpa Successor Freight Rover ...

  • Leyland Sherpa Van (1974-1982)

    British Leyland
    Vans Pick-ups
    1970s 1980s
    Leyland Sherpa Van (1974-1982)

    Leyland Sherpa Van 1974 to 1982 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland (Austin Morris) Also called Morris Sherpa Production 1974–1982 Body and chassis Class Van Chronology ...

  • Leyland Swift (1987-1992)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    Bus Coach
    1980s 1990s
    Leyland Swift (1987-1992)

    Leyland Swift Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle Type bus Production period 1987 to 1992 The Leyland Swift was a single deck bus chassis of the British ...

  • Leyland Victory 2 (1967-1987)

    Leyland Motors Ltd
    Bus Coach
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Leyland Victory 2 (1967-1987)

    Leyland Victory 2 Bus Manufacturer Leyland Motors Class Commercial vehicle design type Bus Production period 1967 to 1987 The Leyland Victory 2 was a Leyland Motors bus produced ...

  • LIAZ 100 (1974-1994)

    Registered
    LIAZ
    lorries Trucks
    1970s 1980s 1990s
    LIAZ 100 (1974-1994)

    LIAZ 100 truck history Construction : 1974 to 1994 Manufacturer: LIAZ Type: Commercial vehicle Body: Truck, lorry, various body Engines: MŠ 638, 6-cylinder diesel engine The LIAZ ...

  • Liberty Classics (1981-1988)

    Registered
    USA
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Liberty Classics (1981-1988)

    Liberty Classics Inc. Automotive manufacturer of Minneapolis , Minnesota;United States of America from 1985 to 1988. Liberty Classics Inc. was an American manufacturer ...

  • Lightning (1984-1985)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Lightning (1984-1985)

    Lightning sports cars Automotive Manufacturer of Staffordshire; United Kingdom from 1984 to 1985 Lightning Sportscars was a British manufacturer of kit type automobiles in the ...

  • Limited Edition (1983-1987)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Limited Edition (1983-1987)

    Limited Edition Sportscars Automotive manufacturer of Warrington , Cheshire.Great Britain from 1983 to 1987. Limited Edition Sportscars was a British manufacturer of VW kit car ...

  • Lincoln Continental Mark VI (1980-1983)

    Lincoln
    Luxury Cars
    1980s
    Lincoln Continental Mark VI (1980-1983)

    Lincoln Continental Mark VI Manufacturer Lincoln (Ford) Model years 1980 to 1983 Class luxury car Body style 2-4 door sedan Layout FR layout Engine 302 cu in (4.9 L) 5.0L V8 ...

  • Lincoln Continental Mark VII (1983-1992)

    Registered
    Lincoln
    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s

    Lincoln Continental Mark VII 1983-1992 Overview Manufacturer Lincoln Production 1983–1992 Assembly Wixom, Michigan, USA Body and chassis Class Personal luxury car Body style ...

  • Listair Dash (1989-1994)

    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Listair Dash (1989-1994)

    Listair Cars (Dash) Automotive manufacturer of Eardisley , Herefordshire from 1989 to 1994 Listair Cars from Wrexham in Wales made from 1985 to 1989 vehicles that were ...

  • Lister Cars Ltd (1986-)

    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Lister Cars Ltd (1986-)

    Lister Cars Ltd Automotive Car manufacturer of United Kingdom From 1986 on In 1986 the Lister brand was brought back to life by British engineer and financier Laurence Pearce. ...

  • Litton (1989-1991)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Litton (1989-1991)

    Litton Cars Ltd. Carmakers manufactured in Skipton , North Yorkshire.Great Britain from 1989 to 1991. Litton Cars was a British manufacturer of replica kit car automobiles . ...

  • Logicar (1983-1987)

    Registered
    Denmark
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Logicar (1983-1987)

    Logicar AS Carmakers. Viborg; Denmark from 1983 to 1987 Logicar AS was a Danish manufacturer of unusual automobiles in the 1980s . Logicar History The company from Viborg started ...

  • Lola LC88 (1988-1989)

    Registered
    Lola
    Race cars
    1980s
    Lola LC88 (1988-1989)

    Lola LC88 race car Manufacturer: Lola Production period: 1988 to 1989 Class : race car Body versions : F1 open Engines: Gasoline V8,V12 The Lola LC88 was a race car by Lola that ...

  • Lola T600 (1981-1984)

    Registered
    Lola
    Race cars
    1980s
    Lola T600 (1981-1984)

    Lola T600 race car Manufacturer: Lola Production period: 1981 to 1984 Class : race car Body versions : Roadster Engines: Gasoline 3.2-6.0 liters The Lola T600 was a sports ...

  • Lorenz & Rankl (1984-1991)

    Registered
    Germany
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Lorenz & Rankl (1984-1991)

    LR (Lorenz & Rankl GmbH) Vehicle manufacturer Wolfratshausen Germany from 1984 to 1991 The LR Automotive GmbH & Co. KG is a German company in the automotive sector and was a ...

  • Lorico (1988-1994)

    Registered
    Germany
    Manufacturers
    1980s

    Lorico Sport Cars GmbH Vehicle manufacturer Michelau in the Steigerwald Germany from 1988 to 1994 The Lorico Sport Cars GmbH was a German manufacturer of automobiles . History ...

  • Lotus 100T (1988)

    Lotus
    Race cars
    1980s
    Lotus 100T (1988)

    Lotus 100T F1 car Designer: Gérard Ducarouge Chassis: Monocoque made of fibre-reinforced plastic Wheelbase: 2776 mm Mass: 540 kg Tire: Goodyear Petrol: Eleven The Lotus 100T was ...

  • Lotus 101 (1989)

    Lotus
    Race cars
    1980s
    Lotus 101 (1989)

    Lotus 101 F1 car Designer: Frank Dernie Chassis: Fiber composite monocoque Front suspension: Double wishbone, shock absorber Rear suspension: Double wishbone, shock absorber ...

  • Lotus 91 (1982)

    Lotus
    Race cars
    1980s
    Lotus 91 (1982)

    Lotus 91 F1 car Designer: Colin Chapman Martin Ogilvie Peter Wright Predecessor: Lotus 88 Successor: Lotus 92 Chassis: Monocoque made of fibre-reinforced plastic Wheelbase: 2794 ...

  • Lotus Eclat (1974-1982)

    Registered
    Lotus
    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Lotus Eclat (1974-1982)

    Lotus Eclat 1974 to 1982 Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 1974–1982 Successor Lotus Excel Class Sports car Body style 2-door coupe Engine 2.0L Lotus 907 Slant Four or 2.2L ...

  • Lotus Elan M100 (1989-1995 )

    Registered
    Lotus
    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Lotus Elan M100 (1989-1995 )

    Lotus Elan M100 1989-1995 Overview Production 1989–1995 Assembly Hethel, England Designer Peter Stevens Body and chassis Body style 2-door roadster Layout Front-engine, ...

  • Lotus Elite Type 75 & 83 (1974-1982)

    Registered
    Lotus
    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s

    Lotus Elite Types 75 and 83 1974 to 1982 Overview Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 1974–1982 2535 made Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style 2-door station wagon Related ...

  • Lotus Esprit 4th Gen (1987-1993)

    Registered
    Lotus
    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Lotus Esprit 4th Gen (1987-1993)

    Lotus Esprit 4th Generation 1987 to 1993 Overview Production 1987–1993 Designer Peter Stevens Powertrain Engine 2.0 L type 920 turbo I4 (Italy only) 2.2 L type 912 I4 2.2 L type ...

  • Lotus Esprit S2 (1978-1981)

    Registered
    Lotus
    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Lotus Esprit S2 (1978-1981)

    Lotus Esprit S2 1978 to 1981 Overview Production 1978–1981 Powertrain Engine 2.0 L type 907 I4 2.2 L type 912 I4 A series of improvements made to the Esprit during its initial ...

  • Lotus Esprit S3 & Turbo (1980-1987)

    Registered
    Lotus
    Sports Cars
    1980s
    Lotus Esprit S3 & Turbo (1980-1987)

    Lotus Turbo Esprit and S3 (1980 to 1987) Overview Production 1980–1987 Powertrain Engine 2.2 L type 912 I4 2.2 L type 910/910S turbo I4 Transmission 5-speed manual transmission ...

  • Lotus Excel (1982-1992)

    Lotus
    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Lotus Excel (1982-1992)

    Lotus Excel Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 1982 to1992 Produced 2,075 Designer Oliver Winterbottom Class Sports car Body style 2-door 2+2 coupe Layout Front-engine, ...

  • Luchjenbroers (1985-1992)

    Registered
    Netherlands
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Luchjenbroers (1985-1992)

    Autoschade Luchjenbroers BV Automotive manufacturer of Emmen.Netherlands from 1985 to 1992. Luchjenbroers BV is a Dutch company in the automotive repairs and a former ...

  • Lust Cobra (1982-1985)

    Registered
    USA
    Manufacturers
    1980s

    Lust Cobra Corporation Automotive manufacturer of Ventura , California.United States of America Lust Cobra Corporation was an American manufacturer of automobiles . History The ...

  • Lynx (1985-1986)

    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Lynx (1985-1986)

    Lynx Kit Cars Automotive manufacturer of Westcliffe-on-Sea , Essex.Great Britain from 1985 to 1986. Lynx Kit Cars was a British manufacturer of kit car automobiles in the 1980s . ...