Autocade

Autocade is an international car cyclopædia that’s geographically unbiased, carefully edited for enthusiasts and media who want a quick, accurate reference. There is a greater emphasis on models produced after 1970.

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Mini Roadster

Mini Roadster (R59). 2011–14 (prod. n/a). 2-door convertible. F/F, 1598 cm³ petrol, 1995 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC). Roadster is to Coupé what the Mini Cabriolet is to the hatchback. Only two seats, smaller frontal area, lower appearance. Slightly smaller boot thanks to the folding top, which is manual, unlike the regular Cabriolet. Stiffened bodyshell, and unique chassis set-up.

Manufacturing location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Marque: Mini

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Holden 48-215

Holden 48-215. 1948–53 (prod. 120,402). 4-door sedan, 2-door utility. F/R, 132½ in³ (I6 OHV). The car that kicked it off as ‘Australia’s own’, as first mass-produced six-seater car in the country. Adapted from a US GM design, with 48 denoting the year and 215 an internal code for a standard sedan. American-influenced styling. Sixty hp from OHV six. Unitary construction. Rugged, basic, with no indicators and a single taillight. Small improvements throughout lifetime, and sold very well in Australia. Retrospectively and unofficially called FX.

Manufacturing location: Australia

Marque: Holden | Successor: Holden (FJ)

Changfeng Liebao CS6

Changfeng Liebao CS6/Leopaard CS6. 2007–14 (prod. 12,472 sold domestically between 2009 and 2015). 5-door SUV. F/A, 2351 cm³ (I4 OHC), 2499 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC). Pininfarina-styled SUV on a Mitsubishi Pajero (V14) platform—Changfeng was building Pajeros under licence. Débuted at Detroit in 2007 but never sold in the US. Not that successful, particularly as buyers went for more car-like crossovers. Latinized Leopaard marque emerged during the run.

Manufacturing location: Yongzhou, Hunan, China

Marque: Changfeng

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Starting out

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