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<p class=larger>'''Considered, comprehensive, critical.''' ''Autocade'' is a global reference for cars that’s geo­graphically unbiased, carefully edited for enthusiasts, whether you’re here for research, enjoyment, or reflection. There is a greater emphasis on models produced after 1970.</p>
  
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|Welcome to ''Autocade'', the international, editable automotive database. It is a wiki—with a difference. It’s global, rather than geographically biased; and, we hope, more authoritative than general sites such as ''Wikipedia'', due to careful editing.
 
  
''Autocade'' is a tribute to the work of the late [http://www.michaelsedgwicktrust.co.uk/about.htm Michael C. Sedgwick, MA] (1926–83).
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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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=='''New on ''Autocade'''''==
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'''Also inside'''
  
You can search by typing a car name into the search box at the top of the page. If the car’s not present, you’ll see a page with a link you can click to write a new article.
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Of the 5,000-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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Latest revision as of 09:53, 30 April 2024

Considered, comprehensive, critical. Autocade is a global reference for cars that’s geo­graphically unbiased, carefully edited for enthusiasts, whether you’re here for research, enjoyment, or reflection. There is a greater emphasis on models produced after 1970.


Inside Autocade

Ford Telstar (GC)

1983 Ford Telstar.jpg

Ford Telstar (GC/AR/AS). 1982–7 (prod. n/a). 4- and 5-door sedan. F/F, 1587, 1789, 1998 cm³ (I4 OHC). Mazda Capella (GC) with new front and rear ends and Ford badging. Mechanically the same. No coupé. Five-door badged TX5. Big technological advance on ..→


Nissan Gloria (430)

Nissan Gloria Hardtop.jpg

Nissan Gloria (430). 1979–83 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 4-door hardtop sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 1952 cm³ LPG (I4 OHC), 1991, 2164 cm³ diesel (I4 OHV), 1998, 2753 cm³ petrol, 2792 cm³ diesel (I6 OHC). Boxy Gloria, without the styling excesses of the ..→


Leyland P76

Leyland P76.jpg

Leyland P76. 1973–4 (prod. 18,007). 4-door sedan. F/R, 2623 cm³ (I6 OHC), 4416 cm³ (V8 OHV). Very large Michelotti-styled sedan designed to fight Holden Belmont and Kingswood, and Ford Falcon, in Australian market, with little ..→


New on Autocade

Here are the 15 latest pages on Autocade.

View all models


Also inside

Of the 5,000-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 of the page.

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

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


Helpful links


Autocade is published by JY&A Media.

 

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