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Go to: Aston Martin DB5 . This was an evolution of the DB4 MkV soild from 1963 to 1965. The main change was mechanical and the DB5 adopted the 4litre engine from the DB4 MkV Vantage
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Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer
. In 1976 the 365 GT4 BB (Berlinetta Boxer) was updated as the 512 BB, gaining a 4942cc V12 engine and NACA side vents
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Ginetta G15 . Introduced in 1967 the Ginetta G15 sold more than 700 before production ceased in 1974. Standard cars had either a Hillman Imp 875cc engine or the tuned 998cc Imp engine. Suspension used Triumph Herald parts.
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Jaguar XJ220 . Launched at the 1988 Motor Show, the XJ220 traded on the success of the XJR-9 which won the 1988 Le Mans. It also became a speculators target, ordered for a quick sell on at inflated prices.
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Jensen C-V8 MkII 1964. Eric Neale and the Jensen brothers designed the body of the C-V8 and it was introduced at Earls Court in 1962 with 361 cu in Chrysler V8 engine. Modified to become the MkII in 1963, it was given a 383 cu in engine and in 1965 became the MKIII was different lights and changed windscreen. In late 1966 the steel bodied Interceptor was introduced and the C-V8 stopped.
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Lotus Europa Twin Cam. Ron Hickman had sketched the Europa design in 1963 in a bid to win the Ford GT40 contract, and this was adapted to become the Type 46 launched in 1966
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Mercedes-Benz 190SL
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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Rally. The "Rennsport" Carrera was given a 2.7litre engine and was designed to be a practical and driveable ordinary road car AND a competitive race and rally car. Few cars achieved both roles as succesfully as this 911.
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Sunbeam Alpine. The Sunbeam-Talbot 90 was already a succesful sports car in 1953 when London dealer Hartwell created a special that was to be produced from 1953-55 as the Sunbeam Alpine.
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