The Peugeot 304 was a scaled-up design of the 204, It was introduced in 1970. Like the 204 it initially had a steering column gear change.
Specification 1975 Peugeot 304 Coupé
Engine 1288 cc 4-cylinder
Power 74.5 DIN @ 6000 rpm
Transmission 4-speed manual
Chassis Unitary
Suspension Independent
Brakes disc (F) drum (R )
Top speed 160 km/h
Acceleration
Dimensions LxWxH 3.76×1.57×1,30 m
The Marina was the successor to the 1100 and 1300 series.
It came in various body styles.
Initially called the Morris Mini-Minor, the Mini soon became a smash hit all over the world. Its innovative hydrolastic suspension provided superb roadholding, if a little harsh.
1985 saloon UK
MG Montego
More badge-engineering from Austin-Morris
This car could be had in an all-white livery with accompanying red instruments. The turbo version had a logo on the seat backs. Power is from a 2-litre O-series fuel injected engine. Power steering was standard on the Turbo.
MG Turbo Montego
1985 Montego 2000 Efi
The rubber bumper (‘bra’) models are less popular than those with chrome ones.
Photo taken at Salon Rétromobile 2024 of a cutaway MGB GT:
Autobianchi / Lancia A112 (1969-1986)
From 1983 onwards the Autobianchi A112 continued in many countries under a Lancia badge.
Lancia Beta (1972-1984)
The Lancia Beta was introduced in 1972. Production lasted for 12 years.
Regrettably, the cars were prone to rusting rather rapidly. Sought-after today by collectors.
The XJ6 of 1968 was a replacement for both the large Mark X and the Mark II saloons. It was low and sleek and exceptionally well refined. The 4.2 litre engine was essentially the same as the Mark X unit, but a new 2.8 litre engine was also offered. Most XJ6s were fitted with automatic transmission, although a manual gearbox was offered.
It was updated in 1974 as the series 2. Identifiable by the lower grille and higher bumpers. The series III came out in the 1979. The design work was done by Pininfarina. By this time overall build quality was something of an issue. Things improved however, in 1980 and by 1986, when the series came to an end, quality was back at the original high level.
The car received a facelift in 1979
1968 Jaguar XJ6
Specification
Jaguar XJ6 (4.2 litre)
Engine
Straight 6, 4235 cc
Power
245 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Chassis
Unitary construction
Suspension
Independent front and rear
Brakes
Girling disc
Top speed
193 km/h
Acceleration
0-96 km/h: 10.1 s
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.
