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<p class=larger>'''For the joy of cars.''' ''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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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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Of the 5,100-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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''Autocade'' is published by [https://jya.media JY&A Media].

Latest revision as of 20:33, 26 September 2024

For the joy of cars. 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

Mercury Marquis (1983–6)

1984 Mercury Marquis Wagon.jpg

Mercury Marquis (Fox). 1983–6 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 2302 cm³ (V6 OHC), 3273 cm³ (I6 OHV), 3797 cm³ (V6 OHV), 4942 cm³ (V8 OHV). Mirroring developments with the Fox-based Ford Fairmont, which ..→


Ford Probe Mk II

Ford Probe Mk II.jpg

Ford Probe (ST44). 1993–7 (prod. n/a). 3-door coupé. F/F, 1991 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2497 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Mazda Cronos-based sports car, identical to MX-6 coupé under the svelte skin, styled by Mimi Vandermolen. Similar ideas to ..→


Opel Kadett B

Opel Kadett 2-türige.jpg

Opel Kadett. 1965–73 (prod. 2,691,300 approx. incl. Olympia A). 2- and 4-door saloon, 2- and 4-door fastback saloon, 3- and 5-door estate, 2-door coupé. F/R, 993, 997, 1078, 1196 cm³ (I4 OHV), 1492, 1698, 1879 cm³ (I4 CIH). One of ..→


New on Autocade

Here are the 15 latest pages on Autocade.

View all models


Also inside

Of the 5,100-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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