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  • CIF Diasa (1951-1989)

    Registered
    Venezuela
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    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 ...

  • Cisitalia 202 (1946-1952)

    Cisitalia
    Sports Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Cisitalia 202 (1946-1952)

    Cisitalia 202 From 1946 to 1952 Cisitalia 202 type Coupe Production from 1946 to 1952 Produced 173 Dimensions and mass Length 3400 m m Height 1250 mm Mass 780 k g Design Giovanni ...

  • Citroen 11 (1934-1957)

    Registered
    Citroen
    Motor Cars
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Citroen 11 (1934-1957)

    CITRÖEN 11 History From 1934 to 1957 1938 Citroen 11W Cabriolet Manufactured by Citröen, Paris, France Citröen made the first front-driven production automobile. In 1934 the ...

  • Citroen 2CV (1948-1990)

    Citroen
    Motor Cars
    1940s 1950s 1960s
    Citroen 2CV (1948-1990)

    Citroën 2CV Technical info (1948 to 1990) Construction The level of technology in the 1948 2CV was remarkable for a car of any price in that era, let alone one of the cheapest ...

  • Citroen Bijou (1959-1964)

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    Citroen
    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Citroen Bijou (1959-1964)

    Citroën Bijou (1959 to 1964) Overview Manufacturer Citroën Production 1959-1964 207 made Assembly Slough, England Body and chassis Class Economy Car Body style 2-door coupé ...

  • Citroën D series engine (1955-1976)

    Registered
    Citroen Engines
    Engines
    1950s
    Citroën D series engine (1955-1976)

    Citroën D series engine From 1955 to 1976 The D-series engine developed and produced by Citroën from 1955 to 1976. It is a four-stroke petrol internal combustion ...

  • Citroen DS 19 (1955-1975)

    Citroen
    Luxury Cars
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Citroen DS 19 (1955-1975)

    Citroën DS 19 and 20 Manufacturer Citroën Production 1955 to 1975 Produced 1,455,746 (worldwide) Assembly France, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Yugoslavia Designer ...

  • Citroën H Van (1947–1981)

    Citroen
    Vans Pick-ups
    1940s 1950s 1960s
    Citroën H Van (1947–1981)

    Citroën H Van 1947 to 1981 Overview Manufacturer Citroën Production 1947–1981 Assembly France: Paris Spain: Vigo (Centro de Vigo) Body and chassis Class Van The Citroën H Van, ...

  • Citroën ID 19 (1957-1975)

    Citroen
    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Citroën ID 19 (1957-1975)

    Citroën ID 19 Brand Citroën Years of production 1957-1975 Production 835 666 made Class motor car Assembly plant Paris Javel Fuel Gasoline Engines D-series engine : 1,911 cm 3 ...

  • Citroën Prototype C Concept (1955-1956)

    Registered
    Citroen
    Concept & Prototype
    1950s
    Citroën Prototype C Concept (1955-1956)

    Citroën Prototype C (1955 to 1956) The Citroën Prototype C was a range of vehicles created by Citroën from 1955 to 1956 under the direction of André Lefèbvre. The idea was to ...

  • Citroen Traction Avant (1934-1957)

    Citroen
    Luxury Cars
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Citroen Traction Avant (1934-1957)

    Citroën Traction Avant 1934 to 1957 Overview Manufacturer Citroën Also called Citroën 7CV Citroën 11CV Citroën 15C Citroën Light 15 (UK) Citroën Big Fifteen (UK) Citroën Big Six ...

  • Citroën Type 23 (1935-1969)

    Citroen
    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Citroën Type 23 (1935-1969)

    Citroën type 23 truck Manufacturer Citroën Built 1935 and 1969 Class Commercial vehicle Body style Truck, bus Engine 3053 cc The Citroën Type 23 , also known as U23 , was a ...

  • Citroën Type 45 (1933-1953)

    Citroen
    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Citroën Type 45 (1933-1953)

    Citroën type 45 truck Manufacturer Citroën Class Commercial vehicle Body style Truck, bus Engine 4580 cc Payload 5-ton The Citroën Type 45 was produced as a large ...

  • Citroën Type 55 (1953-1965)

    Citroen
    lorries Trucks
    1950s 1960s
    Citroën Type 55 (1953-1965)

    Citroën 55 truck Make Citroën Class Commercial vehicle Years of production 1953 to 1965 Type Light utility truck The Citroën 55 truck appeared in 1953, succeeding type 45 . Its ...

  • Citroën type H (1948-1981)

    Citroen
    Vans Pick-ups
    1940s 1950s 1960s
    Citroën type H (1948-1981)

    Citroën type H Van Manufacturer: Citroen Production period: 1948-1981 Previous model: Citroen TUB Successor: Citroën C25 Citroën C35 Engines: 4 cylinder petrol engines : 1.6 ...

  • Citroën U23 (1936-1962)

    Citroen
    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Citroën U23 (1936-1962)

    Citroën U23 From 1936 to 1962 The U23, or Type 23, was a light (2-ton) truck introduced by Citroën in 1936. Although the engine cowling and front body was looking similar with ...

  • Claeys Flandria (1954-1981)

    Registered
    Belgium
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Claeys Flandria (1954-1981)

    Claeys Flandria Automotive manufacturer Zedelgem Belgium From 1954 to 1981. Ateliers Claeys Flandria was a Belgian manufacturer of bicycles , mopeds , mopeds and motorcycles and ...

  • Cline

    Registered
    USA
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Cline

    CLINE Automotive manufacturer Automotive manufacturer T 8 J Industries Inc PO Box 8620 13850 Wyandotte Kansas City Missouri 64114 USA Founded in 1952 to make special-purpose ...

  • Clipper (1956)

    Registered
    USA | Studebaker
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Clipper (1956)

    Clipper (Studebaker-Packard Corporation) Clipper was a separate brand of the American car manufacturer Studebaker-Packard Corporation, which was only marketed in the model year ...

  • CLUA (1955-1959)

    Registered
    Spain
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    CLUA (1955-1959)

    CLUA (Construcciones Metálicas Clúa) Car manufacturer Barcelona, Spain From 1955 to 1959 Clúa was a car brand from Spain . Manufacturer of the vehicles was the motorcycle factory ...

  • Coleman Milne (1953-1992)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Coleman Milne (1953-1992)

    Coleman Milne Coachbuilder Westhoughton Bolton England Coleman Milne is a coachbuilder in the United Kingdom that specialises in converting cars into funeral vehicles, ...

  • Colt (1958)

    Registered
    USA
    Manufacturers
    1950s

    Colt Manufacturing Company Automotive manufacturer Milwaukee,Wisconsin;USA From 1958. The Colt Manufacturing Company was an American automaker, which was only 1958 ...

  • Comet California (1951-1960)

    USA
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Comet California (1951-1960)

    Comet Motor Inc. Automotive manufacturer of vehicles Sacramento, California;USA From 1951 to 1960. The Comet Motor Inc. was an American automaker of small cars, which was built ...

  • Commer Cob Van (1956-1965)

    Commer
    Vans Pick-ups
    1950s 1960s
    Commer Cob Van (1956-1965)

    Commer Cob Van Commer Cob Van from 1956 to 1965 Overview Manufacturer Rootes Group Chrysler Europe Body style Light Panel van Engines 1,390 cc (83 cu in) straight-4 1,265cc ...

  • Commer Express Van (1950-1959)

    Commer
    Vans Pick-ups
    1950s
    Commer Express Van (1950-1959)

    Commer Express Delivery Van Commer Express Van Overview Manufacturer Rootes Group Chrysler Europe Production 1950 to 1959 Body and chassis Body style Panel van. Powertrain ...

  • Commer Superpoise truck (1939-1961)

    Commer
    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    Commer Superpoise truck (1939-1961)

    Commer Superpoise Commer Superpoise From 1939 to 1961 Overview Manufacturer Rootes Group Body style Forward control truck. Numerous adaptations for special purposes Powertrain ...

  • Comtesse (1959-1963)

    Registered
    Germany
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Comtesse (1959-1963)

    Comtesse Automotive manufacturers Munich; Germany from 1959 until 1963. Comtesse was a German car brand from Munich. Company History The company Form in Plastic ...

  • Connaught Type A (1950-1954)

    Connaught
    Race cars
    1950s
    Connaught Type A (1950-1954)

    Connaught Type A Race Car Company Connaught Class Race Car Years 1950 to 1954 Engine 1.7-2.5L Gearbox four-speed Drive Rear Wheelbase 85/90 in (216/228 cm) The Connaught Type ...

  • Cooper T20 (1952)

    Cooper
    Race cars
    1950s
    Cooper T20 (1952)

    Cooper T20 race car Builder Cooper Car Company Category Race Car Production 1952 to 1953 Designed by Owen Maddock Chassis tubular Engine Bristol BS1 1,971cc in 6-cylinder in-line ...

  • Cooper T39 (1955-1957)

    Registered
    Cooper
    Race cars
    1950s
    Cooper T39 (1955-1957)

    Cooper T39 "Bobtail" race car Manufacturer: Cooper Production period: 1955 to 1957 Class : Race car Body versions : Single seat Engines: Gasoline 1.1-2.0 liters The Cooper ...

  • Coronet Cars (1957-1960)

    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Coronet Cars (1957-1960)

    Coronet Cars Ltd. Automotive manufacturer of Buckinghamshire.Great Britain from 1957 to 1960. The Coronet Cars Ltd. was a British manufacturer of small automobiles in the 1960s . ...

  • Coventry Climax FPE Engine

    Registered
    Coventry Climax
    Engines
    1950s
    Coventry Climax FPE Engine

    Coventry Climax FPE 'Godiva' Engine Commission Sportive Internationale announced in 1952 that 2.5L naturally aspirated engines would be a part of Formula One regulation starting ...

  • Coventry Climax FPF Engine

    Coventry Climax
    Engines
    1950s
    Coventry Climax FPF Engine

    Coventry Climax FPF Engine The FPF was a double overhead cam all aluminium four cylinder that was essentially half of the FPE V8 engine, which was designed as a pure racing ...

  • Coventry Climax FW Engine

    Coventry Climax FW Engine

    Coventry Climax FW Engine Within the complicated corporate lineage, the reputation of Coventry Climax as the top-rate engine designer/builder is largely credited to Walter Hassan ...

  • Coventry Climax Jaguar V12

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    Coventry Climax Jaguar V12

    Coventry Climax Jaguar V12 Engine Having designed and developed the successful Jaguar XK engine under the guidance of William Heynes at SS Cars Ltd, Walter Hassan and the team ...

  • Crofton (1959-1962)

    USA
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Crofton (1959-1962)

    Crofton Marine Engine Company Automotive manufacturer San Diego, California; USA From 1959 to 1962. The Crofton Marine Engine Company was an American Diesel equipment dealer and ...

  • Crossley DD42/7 (1948-1952)

    Registered
    Crossley
    Bus Coach
    1940s 1950s
    Crossley DD42/7 (1948-1952)

    Crossley DD42/7 Bus Crossley Overview Manufacturer Crossley Production 1948-1952 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,double-decker Layout Longitudinal ...

  • Crossley DD42/8 (1948-1953)

    Crossley
    Bus Coach
    1940s 1950s
    Crossley DD42/8 (1948-1953)

    CROSSLEY Bus DD42/8 Manufacturer Crossley Production 1948 to 1953 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle Body style bus,double-decker Layout Longitudinal front engine, ...

  • Crossley SD42 (1948-1951)

    Registered
    Crossley
    Bus Coach
    1940s 1950s
    Crossley SD42 (1948-1951)

    Crossley SD42/6 & SD42/7 Bus Crossley SD42 Overview Manufacturer Crossley Production 1948-1951 Body and chassis Class Commercial vehicle,Bus Body style bus,single-decker Layout ...

  • CSC (1953-1955)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1950s

    CSC (Wrigley Motors Ltd) Automotive Manufacturer of Manchester. United Kingdom from 1953 to 1955 CSC was a British car brand owned by Wrigley Motors Ltd. between 1953 and ...

  • Cunningham (1951-1956)

    Registered
    USA
    Manufacturers
    1950s
    Cunningham (1951-1956)

    B. S. Cunningham Company (Briggs Cunningham) Automotive manufacturer of Florida United States from 1951 to 1956. Cunningham began international racing in 1930 with his college ...

  • Dacia D6 Hi-Boy (1959-1980)

    Registered
    Dacia
    Vans Pick-ups
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    Dacia D6 Hi-Boy (1959-1980)

    Dacia D6 Manufacturer Renault Also called Renault Hi-Boy (USA, Canada) Renault Petit-Panel (USA, Canada) Dacia D6 (Romania) Production 1959–1980 (France) 1965–1969 (Algeria) ...

  • DAF 600 (1959-1963)

    Registered
    DAF
    Manufacturers
    1950s 1960s
    DAF 600 (1959-1963)

    DAF 600 Overview Manufacturer DAF Production 1959 to 1963 Body and chassis Class Small Car Layout 2 Door Powertrain Engine 0.6 liter 4 Cylinder Transmission Variomatic automatic ...

  • DAF A10 Van (1950-1955)

    Registered
    DAF
    Vans Pick-ups
    1950s
    DAF A10 Van (1950-1955)

    DAF A10 Van Manufacturer: DAF Production period: 1950 to 1955 designs: Panel van , flatbed ,minibus Engines: Gasoline : 2.2-4.0 liters (34-67 kW) The DAF A10 was a van built in ...

  • DAF Losser (1938-1955)

    DAF
    lorries Trucks
    1930s 1940s 1950s
    DAF Losser (1938-1955)

    DAF Losser truck Manufacturer DAF Production 1938 to 1955 Class commercial vehicle Layout truck Load 5 tonnes The DAF Losser (unloader) was the first vehicle of ...