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|width="41%"| '''New on ''Autocade'''''
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''Autocade'' is a tribute to the work of the late [http://www.michaelsedgwicktrust.co.uk/about.htm Michael C. Sedgwick, MA] (1926–83).
 
  
Any registered user can add and edit information on cars, and all users can read the content on this site. Read more about ''Autocade'' on the ‘[[Autocade:About|About]]’ page. This site is still in beta stage.
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'''Also inside'''
  
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Of the 3,700-plus pages on ''Autocade'', here is a selection. Or try the [http://autocade.net/index.php/Special:Random ‘Random page’ link] to see what cars you recognize—or don’t recognize!
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=='''Starting out'''==
  
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You can read more about ''Autocade'' on the ‘[[Autocade:About|About]]’ page.
  
We’re still organizing the site as it is very early days—but you can hop over to the [http://autocade.net/index.php/Special:Allpages ‘All Pages’] link to see what’s here.
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If you’re hunting for a specific model, you can search using the box at the top right of the page. If your car is not present and you wish to add it, you can apply to the sysop for a registered user account by emailing him through [http://jackyan.com/contact.shtml this form.]
  
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If you want to see what’s here generally, hop over to the [http://autocade.net/index.php/Special:Allpages ‘All Pages’] link to see what’s here. Some [http://autocade.net/index.php/Category:Marques marques] and [http://autocade.net/index.php/Category:Nameplates nameplates] are listed.
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Revision as of 09:45, 28 May 2018

Autocade is an inter­national car cyclo­pædia that’s geo­­graphically unbiased, carefully edited for enthu­­siasts and media who want a quick, accurate reference.

Featured

Suzuki Ignis (FF21S)

Suzuki Ignis.jpg

Suzuki Ignis/Maruti Suzuki Ignis (FF21S). 2016 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 1197, 1242 cm³ petrol, 1248 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC). Chunky hatchback replacing the Splash (and Maruti Ritz) in some markets, with C-pillar styling harking back to the ..→


Ford Escort EXP

1986 Ford Escort EXP.jpg

Ford Escort EXP. 1986–8½ (prod. 225,000 approx. incl. LN7 and EXP). 3-door coupé. F/F, 1859 cm³ (I4 OHC). Returning after a brief hiatus, EXP now had the Escort badge added, as well as that model’s new grille from the 1985 model year. Larger engine as ..→


Bentley Continental (1991–2003)

Bentley Continental R.jpg

Bentley Continental R/Bentley Continental S. 1991–2003 (prod. 1,504). 2-door coupé. F/R, 6750 cm³ (V8 OHV). Inspired by the Project 90 show car at Genève in 1984, which had a very positive reception. Styled by John Heffernan and Ken Greenley, with ..→


New on Autocade

Here are the 20 latest pages on Autocade.

View all models


Also inside

Of the 3,700-plus pages on Autocade, here is a selection. Or try the ‘Random page’ link to see what cars you recognize—or don’t recognize!

View all models

Starting out

You can read more about Autocade on the ‘About’ page.

If you’re hunting for a specific model, you can search using the box at the top right of the page. If your car is not present and you wish to add it, you can apply to the sysop for a registered user account by emailing him through this form.

If you want to see what’s here generally, hop over to the ‘All Pages’ link to see what’s here. Some marques and nameplates are listed.

Some users enjoy the ‘Random page’ feature. See if you recognize what pops up.


Helpful links
Consult the Users’ Guide for information on using the wiki software.

Autocade is an initiative of JY&A Media.

 

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