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  • Wegmann & Co (1917-1999)

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    1910s
    Wegmann & Co (1917-1999)

    Wegmann & Co. Vehicle manufacturer History Kassel Germany from 1917 to 1999 Wegmann & Co. was a German car factory, in 1882 founded as Casseler Waggonfabriken by Wegmann, Harkort ...

  • Weichelt (1908)

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    1900s

    Weichelt (H. Weichelt, Automobil und Motorenfabrik) Vehicle manufacturer History Leipzig Germany from 1908 The H. Weichelt automobile and engine factory was a German manufacturer ...

  • Weigel (1907-1910)

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    1900s
    Weigel (1907-1910)

    Weigel Car History Goswell Road , London UK (1907 to 1910) The Weigel Motors Ltd.. was a British automobile manufacturer that was established in the 1907-1910 Goswell Road in ...

  • Weight transfer

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    Weight transfer

    Weight transfer explained Weight transfer and load transfer are two expressions used somewhat confusingly to describe two distinct effects: the change in load borne by different ...

  • Weinem (1972-1989)

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    1970s
    Weinem (1972-1989)

    Weinem automobiles Horgens; Switzerland from 1972 to 1989 Weinem Automobile is a Swiss car garage and manufacturer of kit car automobiles from the 1970s till the late 1980s . ...

  • Weinsberg (1912-)

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    1910s
    Weinsberg (1912-)

    Karosseriewerke Weinsberg The Karosseriewerke Weinsberg car body shop (KW ), were founded in Weinsberg , until 2011. In the past, you also worked as a body construction company ...

  • Weise & Co (1932-1933)

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    1930s
    Weise & Co (1932-1933)

    Weise & Co Vehicle manufacturer History Berlin Germany from 1932 to 1933 The company Weise & Co. was a German motorcycle , automobile and commercial vehicle ...

  • Weiss (1920-1930)

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    1920s

    Manfred Weiss Steel and Metalworks Weiss was a Hungarian car brand in the 1920s. History The company Manfréd white steel and metal works AG Csepel from Budapest presented ...

  • Weiss & Co (1903-1906)

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    1900s

    Otto Weiss & Co. (Maschinenfabrik Otto Weiss GmbH) Vehicle manufacturer History Berlin Germany from 1903 to 1906 The company Otto Weiss & Co. was a German car manufacturer in the ...

  • Weissach axle

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    Weissach axle

    Weissach axle explained The Weissach axle (pronounced 'Vise-' as in 'advise' and '-ach' with guttural 'ch') is a special rear suspension arrangement devised for the Porsche 928. ...

  • Wektor (1988-1996)

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    1980s
    Wektor (1988-1996)

    Wektor Automobiles and Design Automotive manufacturer Ortenburg,Germany from 1988 to 1996. Wektor Automobiles and Design was a German manufacturer of automobiles . History Johann ...

  • Welch plug

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    Welch plug

    Engine Welch plug The Welch plug,(misnomer: Welsh Plugs), is a thin, domed, disc of ferrous metal which is pushed, convex side out, into against an internal shoulder in the ...

  • Welding Oxy-acetylene

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    Welding Oxy-acetylene

    Oxy-acetylene welding how and what its used for. Here we look at Oxy-acetylene Gas welding how it works and what its used for. Oxy-acetylene Gas welding was once the most ...

  • Welding Oxy-acetylene equipment

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    Welding Oxy-acetylene equipment

    Oxy-acetylene welding equipment Here we discuss the equipment for Oxy-acetylene Welding. High pressure oxy-acetylene welding systems consist of the following equipment A supply ...

  • Welding Spot welding

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    Welding Spot welding

    Resistance spot welding How it works Here we discuss the use of spot welding and how it works. Spot welding is a variant of electric resistance welding and this method of ...

  • Weller Brothers (1901-1905)

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    1900s
    Weller Brothers (1901-1905)

    Weller Brothers Former Automobile Manufacturer United Kingdom from 1901 to 1905 Weller Brothers from 1902 under the company Weller Brothers Limited , was at the beginning of the ...

  • Welter WM P87 (1987-1988)

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    1980s
    Welter WM P87 (1987-1988)

    Welter Racing WM P87 race car history WM P87 technical details Manufacturer: Welter Racing Production: 1987 to 1988 Class: race car Top speed: 387 km / h Body and chassis ...

  • Welter Racing History (1969-)

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    1960s
    Welter Racing History (1969-)

    Welter Racing Welter Racing is a French motorsport team. History The Peugeot designer Gérard Welter founded in 1969 together with Michel Meunier his team, with the aim in the ...

  • Wendax (1949-1950)

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    1940s
    Wendax (1949-1950)

    Wendax Automotive manufacturer Hamburg Germany from 1949 to 1950. Wendax was a German automobile manufacturer in Hamburg . The company goes back to the Wendenstraße in the ...

  • Wenger (1919-)

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    1910s
    Wenger (1919-)

    A. Wenger & Cie. Basel , Switzerland The Carrosserie A. Wenger & Cie. is a Swiss family business based in Basel and privately owned by the fourth generation. The company was ...

  • Wenkelmobil (1899-1907)

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    1890s
    Wenkelmobil (1899-1907)

    Wenkelmobil Automotive manufacturers Berlin; Germany From 1899 to 1907 Wenkel's first car, built around 1899, was based on a light tubular steel frame for an ...

  • Werbell (1907-1909)

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    1900s

    Werbell Car History Dundee Scotland,UK .(1907 to 1909) Werbell was a British automobile brand that was produced 1907-1909 by W. & E. Raikes Bell in Dundee (Scotland). The only ...

  • Werkmeister & Lerch (1952)

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    1950s
    Werkmeister & Lerch (1952)

    Großer Werkmeister The Werkmeister is a racing sports car , the designer Georg Werkmeister, co-owner of the repair shop Heinrich Werkmeister and the bodywork company Werkmeister ...

  • Wesen (1900)

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    1900s

    Fahrzeugfabrik Wesen Automotive manufacturer Lindau Germany from 1900 The vehicle factory Wesen GmbH was a German manufacturer of automobiles from the early 1900s . History The ...

  • Wesnigk (1923-1925)

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    1920s
    Wesnigk (1923-1925)

    Wesnigk (Erwin Wesnigk) Vehicle manufacturer History Berlin Germany from 1923 to 1925 Wesnigk was a German car brand, which was built between 1923 and 1925 by engineer Erwin ...

  • West (1906-1912)

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    1900s
    West (1906-1912)

    West cars Limited History Coventry,Warwickshire UK. (1906 to 1912) West 20/22 hp (1907) West Limited, from 1908 EJ West & Co Limited was a British car manufacturer that was ...

  • Westbourne (1979-1984)

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    1970s

    Westbourne Fender Works Car manufacturer of Westbourne , West Sussex; Great Britain from 1979 to 1984. Westbourne Fender Works was a British manufacturer of replica hot rod ...

  • Westcoaster (1960)

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    1960s
    Westcoaster (1960)

    Westcoaster (West Coast Machinery, Inc) Automotive manufacturer of California.United States from 1960. The West Coast Machinery, Inc. was an American automobile manufacturer ...

  • Westcott (1909-1925)

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    1910s
    Westcott (1909-1925)

    Westcott Motor Car Company Car manufacturer of United States from 1909 to 1925. The Westcott Motor Car Company was an American automaker, which was located in Richmond ...

  • Western Carriage (1910)

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    1910s

    Western Carriage Works Automotive manufacturer of Butte , Montana.United States from 1910. Western Carriage Works was an American manufacturer of bodies and automobiles in 1910 . ...

  • Western Front (1981-1985)

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    1980s

    The Western Front Inc. Automotive manufacturer of San Antonio , Texas.United States of America from 1981 to 1985. The Western Front Inc. was an American manufacturer ...

  • Western Rutenber (1902)

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    1900s
    Western Rutenber (1902)

    Western Motor Co.(Rutenber Motor Company) Automotive manufacturer of Chicago and Indiana United States from 1902. The Rutenber Motor Company was founded as a Rutenber ...

  • Westfalia (1905-1914)

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    1900s
    Westfalia (1905-1914)

    Westfalia (Ramesohl & Schmidt AG) Automotive manufacturer Oelde Germany from 1906 to 1914. Westfalia headquartered in Oelde ( Westphalia ) is a German manufacturer that produced ...

  • Westfield History

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    1980s
    Westfield History

    Westfield Sportscars History England UK 1982 Type Manufacturing Company Industry Automobiles Founded 1982 by Chris Smith Headquarters Dudley Road, Kingswinford, England Products ...

  • Westfield SE (1987-1997)

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    1980s 1990s
    Westfield SE (1987-1997)

    WESTFIELD SE and SEI From 1987 to 1997 Since Westfield won the first Kit Car Racing Series with their Lotus Eleven replica in 1984, they have not looked back from a dazzling ...

  • Westfield SEight (1991-2010)

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    1990s 2000s
    Westfield SEight (1991-2010)

    Westfield SEight 1991-2010 Manufacturer Westfield Sportscars Production 1991-2010 Class Sports car Layout FR layout Engine Rover V8 Transmission Rover SD1, Borg Warner T5, or ...

  • Westfield XI Sports (1982-2010)

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    1980s 1990s 2000s
    Westfield XI Sports (1982-2010)

    Westfield XI Sports 1982 to 2010 Manufacturer Westfield Sportscars Production 1982-2010 Class Sports car Layout FR layout Engine 1,275 cc BMC A-Series engine Transmission 4 or ...

  • Westfield XTR2 (2001-2010)

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    2000s
    Westfield XTR2 (2001-2010)

    Westfield XTR2 Manufacturer Westfield Sportscars Production 2001 - 2010 Successor Westfield XTR4 Class Sports car Layout RMR Engine GSXR1300R Suzuki Hayabusa Transmission 6-speed ...

  • Westfield ZEi (1993-1999)

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    1990s
    Westfield ZEi (1993-1999)

    Westfield ZEi Manufacturer Westfield Sportscars Production 1993 to 1999 Class Sports car Layout FR layout Engines Ford zetec, Ford YB Cosworth Transmission MT75 Length ...

  • Westinghouse Electric (1900-1912)

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    1900s
    Westinghouse Electric (1900-1912)

    Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company Automotive manufacturer of Pittsburgh.United States from 1900 to 1912. The Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing ...

  • Westland (1906-1907)

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    1900s

    Westland (Stourbridge Motor and Carriage Works) Car manufacturer of Worcestershire.Great Britain from 1906 to 1907. Fred W. Baker's Stourbridge Motor and Carriage Works was ...

  • Westminster (1906-1908)

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    1900s

    Westminster Motor Works History London UK (1906 to 1908) Westminster Motor Works Ltd.. was a British automobile manufacturer that was based in London 1906 to 1908. A 10 hp was ...

  • Westpole (1959-1961)

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    1960s
    Westpole (1959-1961)

    West Pole Motors Car manufacturer of Great Britain from 1959 to 1961. Westpole Motors was a British manufacturer of kit car automobiles from the late 1950s to the early 60s . ...

  • Westwood (1920-1926)

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    1920s
    Westwood (1920-1926)

    Westwood Motor Co. Ltd. Car manufacturer of Wigan.Great Britain from 1920 to 1926. Westwood 11.9 HP Westwood Motor Co., Ltd. , later Westwood-Ince Ltd. , was a British car ...

  • Wet sump

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    Wet sump

    Automobile wet sump A wet sump is a lubricating oil management design for piston engines which uses the crankcase as a built-in reservoir for oil, as opposed to an external or ...