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Simca Sim’4

Simca Sim’4. 1968–72 (prod. n/a). 4-door saloon. R/R, 770 cm³ (I4 OHV). Downmarket version of Simca 1000 but with a 4 CV engine, known in France as the Sim’4. Only 31 PS initially, though the earliest 1000s only had 36 PS from the 944 cm³ Type 315 engine; later versions delivered 33 PS.

Manufacturing location: Poissy, France

Marque: Simca

q.v. Simca 900

Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (W169)

Mercedes-Benz A150/Mercedes-Benz A160/Mercedes-Benz A160 CDI/Mercedes-Benz A170/Mercedes-Benz A180/Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI/Mercedes-Benz A200/Mercedes-Benz A200 CDI (W169). 2004–12 (prod. 1,000,000 at February 2012). 3- and 5-door saloon. F/F, 1498, 1699, 2034 cm³ (I4 OHC), 1991 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC). Attractive second-generation version of Mercedes-Benz’s clever compact car, evolving earlier themes. More robust, classier styling; better quality inside and out. Wider and longer, giving the car better accommodation. Three-door version introduced and built till 2010, though long-wheelbase five-door not available. Facelift in 2008. Some issues with grip though far improved on its predecessor, thanks in part to improved rear suspension and dampers.

Manufacturing location: Rastatt, Germany

Marque: Mercedes-Benz | Model: Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse | Predecessor: Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (W168) | Successor: Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (W176)

Mercury Montego (1968–9)

Mercury Montego. 1968–9 (prod. 179,858). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé, 5-door wagon, 2-door convertible. F/R, 200, 250 in³ (I6 OHV), 302, 351, 390, 428 in³ (V8 OHV). Upscale version of Ford Fairlane (1968–9), with the Montego nameplate gradually taking over from earlier Comet (Capri and Caliente supplanted by Montego and Montego MX). The same remarks as Fairlane apply: an intermediate styled to look like a full-sized car, with questionable handling to match.

Manufacturing location: Lorain, Ohio, USA

Marque: Mercury | Model: Mercury Montego | Predecessor: Mercury Comet (1966–7) | Successor: Mercury Montego (1970–1)

q.v. Mercury Comet (1968–9), Mercury Cyclone (1968–9)

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