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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. Some [http://autocade.net/index.php/Category:Marques marques] are also listed.
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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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Autocade is an inter­national car cyclo­pædia that’s geo­­graphically unbiased, carefully edited for enthu­­siasts and media who want a quick, accurate reference.

Featured

Oldsmobile Cutlass (1973–7)

1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass.jpg

Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1973–7 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon, 2-door coupé. F/R, 231 in³ (V6 OHV), 250 in³ (I6 OHV), 260, 350, 403, 454 in³ (V8 OHV). One of the US’s favourite mid-sizers (its best seller in 1976) and the heyday for the ..→


Ford Contour Mk II

1998 Ford Contour SVT.jpg

Ford Contour (CDW162). 1998–2000 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1998 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2544 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Americanized Mondeo, and not a bad car by US standards. Good power and torque for V6 models; SVT had better handling. ..→


Nissan S-Cargo

Nissan S-Cargo.jpg

Nissan S-Cargo. 1989–92 (prod. 12,000). 3-door van. F/F, 1487 cm³ (I4 OHC). Pulsar VN10 van-based fashion item vehicle, with limited numbers built by industrial designers Pike Factory in Japan. Very successful for Nissan, now a cult ..→


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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