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='''Welcome to ''Autocade'' beta'''=
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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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[http://autocade.net/index.php/Special:Allpages View all models]
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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'''==
  
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 of the page.
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If you want to see what’s here generally, hop over to the [https://autocade.net/index.php/Special:Allpages ‘All Pages’] link. Some [https://autocade.net/index.php/Category:Marques marques] and [https://autocade.net/index.php/Category:Nameplates nameplates] are listed.
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*[[Hyundai Pony II]]
 
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Some users enjoy the [https://autocade.net/index.php/Special:Random ‘Random page’ feature]. See if you recognize what pops up.
  
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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

Lincoln Zephyr (2006)

2006 Lincoln Zephyr.jpg

Lincoln Zephyr (CD378). 2006 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 2967 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Single-year entry for revived Lincoln Zephyr name, before car renamed to MKZ for 2007 (even the renaming was botched, with Lincoln staff calling it ‘Mark Z’ before ..→


Holden Torana (LX)

Holden Torana LX Hatch.jpg

Holden Torana (LX). 1976–8 (prod. 49,902, incl. 8,527 Hatch). 4-door sedan, 3-door coupé. F/R, 1897 cm³ (I4 CIH), 2834, 3310 cm³ (I6 OHV), 4142, 5044 cm³ (V8 OHV). A new body style—the Hatch—was the big news for cosmetically changed LX series, ..→


Oldsmobile Starfire (1975–80)

1977 Oldsmobile Starfire.jpg

Oldsmobile Starfire. 1975–80 (prod. 125,188). 3-door coupé. F/R, 140, 151 in³ (I4 OHC), 231 in³ (V6 OHV), 305 in³ (V8 OHV). A remarkable come-down for what was once Olds’ top nameplate, now adorning its smallest vehicle since before World War II. ..→



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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