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  • Commer FC (1960-1983)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Commer FC (1960-1983)

    Commer FC Van Commer FC Overview Manufacturer Rootes Group Chrysler Europe Production 1960–1983 Body and chassis Body style Forward control panel van. Numerous conversions and ...

  • Commer History (1905-1979)

    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Commer History (1905-1979)

    Commer History from 1905 to 1979 This business belonged to Commercial Cars Limited a company incorporated in September 1905 by directors H C B Underdown, barrister and director ...

  • Commer Imp Van (1965-1970)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1960s
    Commer Imp Van (1965-1970)

    Commer Imp Van Commer Imp Van from 1965 to 1970 Overview Manufacturer Rootes Group Commer Cars, Ltd. Production 1965–1970 Body and chassis Body style panel van. some adaptations ...

  • Commer Maxiload (1964-1976)

    lorries Trucks
    1960s 1970s
    Commer Maxiload (1964-1976)

    Commer Maxiload Lorry Manufacturer Commer Production 1964-1976 Body and chassis Body style Lorry Powertrain Engine 3-cylinder 135hp Transmission 5-speed manual Dimensions Length ...

  • Commer PN3 (1936-1939)

    Registered
    Bus Coach
    1930s
    Commer PN3 (1936-1939)

    Commer PN3 Bus Overview Manufacturer Commer Production 1936 to 1939 Body and chassis Body style Bus Powertrain Engine 6-cylinder petrol 20.9hp Transmission 4-speed manual ...

  • Commer PNF4 (1936-1937)

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    Commer PNF4 (1936-1937)

    Commer PNF4 Bus Manufacturer Commer Production 1936 to 1937 Type commercial vehicle Body and chassis Body style Bus Powertrain Engine 6-cylinder petrol or Diesel Transmission ...

  • Commer Superpoise truck (1939-1961)

    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 ...

  • Commer TS3 Engine

    Commer TS3 Engine

    Commer TS3 Engine Commer TS3 Engine Manufacturer Commer Layout Configuration three-cylinder, six-piston opposed piston engine with rocker drive to a single crankshaft. ...

  • Commer Walk-Thru (1961-1970)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1960s
    Commer Walk-Thru (1961-1970)

    Commer Walk-Thru Van Commer Walk-Thru Van Overview Manufacturer Rootes Group Production 1961 to 1970 Body and chassis Body style Panel van,cab Powertrain Engines ...

  • Commer WP3 (1911-1914)

    Registered
    Bus Coach
    1910s
    Commer WP3 (1911-1914)

    COMMER WP3 Bus COMMER WP3 Overview Manufacturer Commer Car Production 1911 to 1914 Body and chassis Body style Bus. Powertrain Engines Four-cylinder 22hp petrol engine ...

  • Commerce (1911-1932)

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    Manufacturers
    1910s
    Commerce (1911-1932)

    Commerce Motor Car Company Automotive manufacturer of Detroit , Michigan United States from 1911 to 1932. Commerce Motor Car Company was an American manufacturer of motor ...

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  • Commercial Electric (1903-1904)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Commercial Electric (Commercial Motor Vehicle Company) Automotive manufacturer Detroit , Michigan ,USA From 1903 to 1904. Commercial Motor Vehicle Company was ...

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  • Comminication (1994-2003)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1990s

    Comminication electric vehicles Automotive manufacturers Dachsberg/ Bernau; Germany from 1994 until 2003. The Comminication electric vehicles GmbH ( spelling: COMminiCATION ...

  • Commodore (1921-1922)

    Manufacturers
    1920s
    Commodore (1921-1922)

    Commodore Motors Corporation Automotive manufacturer New York; USA From 1921 to 1922. Commodore Motors Corporation was an American manufacturer of luxury cars in the 1920s ...

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  • Commonwealth (1980-1983)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Commonwealth (1980-1983)

    Commonwealth Custom Coach Builders Ltd Automotive manufacturer of New York .United States from 1980 to 1983. Commonwealth Custom Coach Builders Ltd. was an American manufacturer ...

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  • Commonwealth History (1915-1922)

    Manufacturers
    1910s
    Commonwealth History (1915-1922)

    Commonwealth Motors Corporation History The Commonwealth Motors Corporation is a former American car manufacturer, from 1915 to 1922, The brand name was Commonwealth. History ...

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  • Commuter (1978-1983)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Commuter (1978-1983)

    Commuter Vehicles Inc. Automotive manufacturer of, Florida.United States from 1978 to 1983. Commuter Vehicles Inc. was an American manufacturer of automobiles in the late 1970s ...

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  • Compression ratio

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    Technical Guides
    Compression ratio

    Engine Compression ratio The compression ratio of an internal-combustion engine or external combustion engine is a value that represents the ratio of the volume of its combustion ...

  • Compressor Air regulators/filters

    Technical Guides
    Compressor Air regulators/filters

    Air Compressor regulators and filters Here we look at Air Compressor regulators and filters what they are used for and types. Air regulators must be of sufficient air flow ...

  • Compton Stuttgart (1987-1995)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Compton Stuttgart (1987-1995)

    Compton Stuttgart São Paulo , Brazil Compton Stütgart was a Brazilian manufacturer of kit car type automobiles . History The company from São Paulo built automobiles and kit ...

  • Comtesse (1959-1963)

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    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 ...

  • Conan (1986-1988)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1980s

    Conan Cars Car manufacturer of Manchester; Great Britain from 1986 to 1988. Conan Cars was a British manufacturer of replica automobiles in the 1980s, the brand name was Conan. ...

  • Concept Cars

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    Information
    1900s
    Concept Cars

    Concept car Alfa Romeo b.a.t Concept View all Concept cars in related items Below A concept car (also known as concept vehicle, show vehicle or prototype) is a car made to ...

  • Concept Centaur GT (1971-1977)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Concept Centaur GT (1971-1977)

    Concept Centaur GT Probe Class sports car Production 1971-1977 Steering Rack and pinion Brakes Front drum (leading shoe): 8in dia. Rear drum: 8 in dia. Body / Chassis G.R.P. ...

  • Concept Centaur MK2 (1978)

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Concept Centaur MK2 (1978)

    Concept Centaur MK2 (1978) Concept Centaur MK2 (side view) Built as Concept Centaur MK2 then later as Mirage Pulsar (Mirage Developments of Biggin Hill in Kent) thoroughly ...

  • Concept Developments History (1974-1978)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Concept Developments History (1974-1978)

    Centaur (Concept Developments ltd) History Automotive manufacturer of Market Harborough , Leicestershire.United Kingdom from 1974 to 1978 Concept Developments was ...

  • Conceptor (1991-1992)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1990s

    Conceptor Conceptor was a Brazilian car brand from the 1990s. The brand name was Conceptor . History A company from São Paulo started producing automobiles in 1991. The first ...

  • Concord (1896-1898)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1890s
    Concord (1896-1898)

    Concord Motor Coach Company Automotive manufacturer of Concord , New Hampshire. United States from 1896 to 1898. Concord Motor Coach Company was an American manufacturer ...

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  • Concorde (1976-1982)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Concorde (1976-1982)

    Concorde Indústria de Automóveis Especiais Ltda. Vinhedo , Brazil Concorde Indústria de Automóveis Especiais Ltda. was a Brazilian manufacturer of automobiles .The brand name ...

  • Condor (1922)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1920s

    Condor-Werke AG Courfaivre, Berne; Switzerland 1922 The Condor-Werke is a Swiss company from Courfaivre in Delémont , which was founded 1893 It has long been active as a ...

  • Conley (1914)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1910s

    Conley Automotive manufacturer From Chicago, Illinois; United States of America from 1914. Conley was an American car manufacturer of automobiles only in 1914. The brand name ...

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  • Connaught History ((2002-2016)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    2000s
    Connaught History ((2002-2016)

    Connaught Motor Company Limited Car manufacturer of Kidderminster , Worcestershire; Great Britain from 2002 to 2016. Connaught Motor Company Limites was a British manufacturer of ...

  • Connaught Type A (1950-1954)

    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 ...

  • Connaught Type-D Syracuse

    Registered
    Sports Cars
    2000s
    Connaught Type-D Syracuse

    Connaught Type-D Syracuse Drivetrain Chassis aluminium body panels on steel frame chassis Suspension (fr/r) double wishbones, adjustable coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar ...

  • Connecting rod

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    Technical Guides
    Connecting rod

    Engine Connecting rod In a reciprocating piston engine, the connecting rod or conrod connects the piston to the crank or crankshaft. Together with the crank, they form a simple ...

  • Connecting rod Make size comparison

    Technical Guides
    Connecting rod Make size comparison

    Connecting rods manufacture size comparison Guide Big End Diameter - Small end diameter - Length Audi S3 / TT 1.8Ltr. 20V Turbo 50.6mm 20mm 144mm A3 2.0Ltr. T FSI 50.6mm 20mm ...

  • Connersville Buggy (1914)

    Registered
    Manufacturers
    1910s

    Connersville Buggy Company Automotive manufacturer Connersville , Indiana; USA From 1914 to 1915. Connersville Buggy Company was an American manufacturer of motor vehicles . ...

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  • Connie 360 (1962-1970)

    Motor Cars
    1960s
    Connie 360 (1962-1970)

    Connie 360 Production July 1962 - March 1970 Class Motor car Body type 2 door car, estate,light van, pickup truck Engine Air-cooled 4-stroke horizontally opposed ...

  • Conover (1908-1912)

    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Conover (1908-1912)

    Conover Motor Car Company Automotive manufacturer Paterson, New Jersey; USA From 1907 to 1912. Conover Motor Car Company was an early American manufacturer ...

    USA

  • Conrad (1900-1903)

    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Conrad (1900-1903)

    Conrad Motor Carriage Company Automotive manufacturer of Buffalo , New York.United States from 1900 to 1903. Conrad Motor Carriage Company was an American manufacturer ...

    USA

  • Consolidated (1908)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Consolidated Manufacturing Company Automotive manufacturer Toledo , Ohio;USA From 1908 Consolidated Manufacturing Company was an early American manufacturer of vehicles on ...

    USA

  • Consolidated BEL Sterling (1920)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s

    Consolidated Motor Car Company Middlefield , Connecticut , United States from 1919 to 1920 Consolidated Motor Car Company was an American manufacturer of automobiles . The brand ...

    USA

  • Contact breaker

    Technical Guides
    Contact breaker

    Car Contact breaker explained A contact breaker (or "points") is a type of electrical switch, and the term typically refers to the switching device found in the distributor of ...

  • Contact patch (Tyre) explained

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    Technical Guides
    Contact patch (Tyre) explained

    Car Contact patch Tyre explained Contact patch is the portion of a vehicle's tire that is in actual contact with the road surface. It is most commonly used in the discussion of ...

  • Contemporary Classic (1980-2001)

    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Contemporary Classic (1980-2001)

    Contemporary Classic Motor Car Company Automotive manufacturer of Mamaroneck , New York.United States from 1980 to 2001. Contemporary Classic Motor Car Company was ...

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