Tag: 1960s

Chevrolet 1963

1963 Chevrolet Bel Air

1963 Chevrolet Impala

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1963 Chevrolet Biscayne

Austin 1800

Austin 1800 (1964-1968)


Known as the ‘1800 Balanza’ in the Netherlands.

Austin Seven (Mini)

Austin Seven (Mini) 1959 – 2000

On its introduction in August 1959, the Mini was marketed under the Austin and Morris names, as the Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor. The Austin Seven, initially written as SE7EN, was renamed Austin Mini in January 1962 and Mini became a marque in its own right in 1969.

Alfa Romeo Giulia


Alfa Romeo Giulia 1963-1974

1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeo Giulia Berlina
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super

Lombardi

Carrozzeria Lombardi built numerous cars based on Fiat chassis. The most elegant and sporting model was the Lombardi Grand Prix, with production starting in 1968. The Grand Prix was created on the Fiat 850 chassis, including the rear-engined configuration. The Grand Prix was fitted with the 850’s 843 cc, four-cylinder engine that produced 34 hp. Even so, Lombardi claimed a top speed of 160 km/h for the 630 kg sports car. It was sold through Fiat dealerships and was covered by the standard Fiat warranty.

Lombardi Grand Prix (1968-1972)

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1968 Lombardi Grand Prix 850


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1968 Lombardi Grand Prix 850

Elva

Elva [UK] 1955-1968/69

Elva began as a sports/racing car, powered by Coventry-Climax or Ford engines. The first road-going car was produced in 1958. This was the Courier.

1964 Elva GT160


The 2-litre Elva BMW GT 160 was designed by Fiore of Paris and the aluminium coachwork was by Fissore of Turin. The car was extremely low – it stood just 40 inches (1 metre) high. Powered by a 1991 cc dry-sump BMW engine it was capable of a top speed of 160 mph (257 kmh). A glass-fibre version was to be made available for the UK market.

In 1964 Elva was taken over by Trojan Ltd. and production ceased in 1969.