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The Land Rover Freelander is a sport utility vehicle which was produced in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive versions, from 1997 to 2014. The Freelander was launched in October 1997. It became Europe's best-selling four-wheel drive model until 2002. It uses a monocoque structure, in common with almost all other crossovers in its class, but unlike traditional SUVs built with body-on-chassis ...

When the Giugiaro-styled SVX was introduced to the USA in 1991, Subaru Of America arranged with Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) for an example to be modified and liveried for use as a Pace Car at selected Indycar races. Perhaps curiously, no replicas were produced for sale. On its retirement, that special SVX was retained by SOA and now rarely comes out.

This example dates from ...

The Aston Martin DB9 is a British grand tourer first shown by Aston Martin at the 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show. Available both in coupé and a convertible bodystyles, the latter being known as the Volante, the DB9 was the successor of the DB7. It was the first model built at Aston Martin's Gaydon facility.

The DB9 was originally designed by Henrik Fisker, has an aluminium construction. ...

Although designed in the 1930s, the Beetle was only produced in significant numbers from 1945 on, when the model, called the Volkswagen Type 1, and marketed simply as the Volkswagen. Later models were designated Volkswagen 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302 or 1303, the former three indicating engine displacement, the latter two derived from the type number. The model became widely known in its home country as ...

The Metro was produced by British Leyland from 1980 to 1998. It was launched in 1980, and was intended to replace the Mini. During its 18-year lifespan, the Metro wore many names: Austin Metro, MG Metro and Rover Metro. It was re-badged as the Rover 100 series in January 1995.

At the time of its launch, the Metro was sold under the Austin name, and from 1982, MG versions became available. ...

Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2003 the first generation Continental GT different from previous incarnations due to it no longer being a coach built car, however as a result, the price at launch was significantly less than the Continental R(approximately half) which exposed the car to a much wider customer. Despite the lower price however the new GT was still roundly well received with celebrities, ...

The E46 M3, was previewed at the 1999 German Motor Showas a concept, resembling the final production version very closely. The final production version was first introduced in October 2000 at the Geneva Motor Show it appeared worldwide with the new 3. 2 L S54 M-tuned inline-6 engine. The E46 was only available in Coupé and Convertible body styles as the Saloon version had been dropped due to the ...

The Honda VFR750F is a motorcycle produced by Honda from 1986 to 1997. Originally intended as a sports bike to compete with the Suzuki GSX-R750 and Yamaha FZ750, it was reassigned to a sports tourer with its replacement in racing by the Honda VFR750R followed by the introduction of the more rounded 1990 VFR750FL. It was fully faired and Honda claimed 104hp from the liquid-cooled double overhead cam ...

The Shadow 1 design was a major departure from its predecessor, the Silver Cloud, although several styling cues from the Silver Cloud were modified and preserved, as the Silver Cloud had sold well. The original Shadow was 3 1?2 inches narrower and 7 inches shorter than the car it replaced, but nevertheless managed to offer increased passenger and luggage space thanks to more efficient packaging made ...

The Bentley S2 was produced from 1959 until 1962. The luxurious S2 was the first car to use Bentley’s new 6230cc V8 engine. Successor to the S1, it featured the new Rolls-Royce - Bentley L Series V8 engine and improved air conditioning made possible by its increased output. Power steering was also standard, and a new dashboard and steering wheel were introduced. Some early S2s were built with the ...

Nash Motors' first use of the name Ambassador was during the 1927 model year when a specially trimmed four-door, five-passenger club sedan version of the "Nash Advanced Six" (designated model 267) was developed. As the most expensive car in the line, the Ambassador received premium upgrades in upholstery and other trim items for a base price of US$2, 090. Exports accounted for almost 11% percent ...

The Alfa Romeo GT 1600 Junior was introduced in 1972, to plug the gap between the GT 1300 Junior and the larger-engined 2000 GTV. In the UK right-hand-drive market the GT 1300 Junior was dropped, but in many other markers the two models were available as a range. The engine was substantially the same as that of the Giulia Sprint GTV discontinued four years previously, and had the same engine type ...

1997 Mercedes SL320 with the very rare German SLR conversion (Konradsreuth works). The car was purchased by a London gentleman from a Kent dealership circa 2005 for £16, 300 (invoice included). It was then immediately transported to the dream cars company in Germany to undergo the SLR conversion, which cost a staggering €19, 104 including transportation (invoices included). In September 2013 an ...

This TVR Tuscan speed six Targa in Le Mans blue has only had 2 owners, and comes with substantial service history, old MoTs, hand books etc. The vendor states that the car is just out of long-term storage. The first owner had the car for its first 2 years, and the second owner in the log book shows ownership since 2004. The mileage is guaranteed with 10 service entries in the original TVR service ...

The Rover P5 series were produced from 1958 until 1973. Marketed as the Rover 3 Litre, Rover 3. 5 Litre and Rover 3½ Litre, 69, 141 units were built. The P5 appeared in September 1958, as the 3-litre, powered by a 2995 cc engine. A Mark I-A, introduced in September 1961. The Mark II was introduced in 1962. It featured more power, and improved suspension. The most notable addition to the range was ...