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A-Line Classic Stringbike- 2010

A-Line Classic Stringbike- 2010

With the inspiration to create a clean, quiet, and graceful vehicle, a Hungarian design team at Schwinn Csepel Zrt challenged the conventional chain-driven bicycle with a rope-and-pulley- driven system. 

A. Morin Scootavia Tripousse- 1952

A. Morin Scootavia Tripousse- 1952

Born in France in 1923, André Morin’s passion for engineering and design was unmistakable, even at a young age. As a teenager, Morin was already designing small aircraft, often selling his hand-drawn plans. 

A.B.C.- 1922

A.B.C.- 1922

A.B.C. began producing motorboat and airplane engines prior to World War I, and by the early 1910s, they began producing engines for motorcycles and cyclecars.  By 1920, they formed a new company called A.B.C. motors to make airplane engines, motorcycles, and a new light car.  

ACOMA Mini Comtesse-1972

ACOMA Mini Comtesse-1972

The “L-Category” is a class of cars and mopeds in France that can be driven without a driver’s license. This new category called sans permis (without license), began in the mid 1970s, and ACOMA became a large manufacturer of these modern microcars, taking 30% of the market.

ACOMA Super Comtesse- 1979

ACOMA Super Comtesse- 1979

The Super Comtesse is an updated version of the Mini-Comtesse, which was famous for its instability. The Super Comtesse was produced eliminating the 3-wheel design, and used a conventional (and more stable) 4-wheel layout.

Adler Trumpf Jr- 1935

Adler Trumpf Jr- 1935

In 1880, Heinrich Kleyer founded a bicycle business and by 1900 he moved to automobiles. During World War I, Adler built trucks, transmissions for tanks, and airplane engines. By 1928 Adler, employed 6,000 and was making 60 cars a day in addition to commercial vehicles and bicycles. 

Adler Type 10 2.5 Litre- 1938

Adler Type 10 2.5 Litre- 1938

The Adler Type 10 you see here typifies this trend. Introduced at the 1937 Berlin Motor Show, Adler’s fastback streamliner caused a sensation and was given the name “Autobahn Adler” referring to its cruising ability on Germany’s expanding motorway network.

Aero 18- 1931

Aero 18- 1931

After three years of production of the Aero 10, Aero introduced an updated version of this car in 1931.  The new car was called Aero 18.

Aero 30-1936

Aero 30-1936

With the introduction of the Aero 30 in 1934 Aero took a giant step forward in its car business.

Aero Minor- 1950

Aero Minor- 1950

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Aero-Sled Replica with Aerothrust Engine- 1915

Aero-Sled Replica with Aerothrust Engine- 1915

Introduced in 1914, the Aero-Sled Company of Chicago, Illinois, marketed their propeller-powered vehicle as both a practical means of winter transportation and for the new winter sport, motorized ice-sledding!

Aixam Kinetic-1998

Aixam Kinetic-1998

Aixam is France’s largest Microcar manufacturer with about 40% of the French market.  This particular Aixam is unique because it was made in India by the Indian scooter maker Kinetic.

Alfa Romeo 2600 Berlina-1962

Alfa Romeo 2600 Berlina-1962

The Alfa 2600 was Alfa Romeo's flagship car that succeeded the Alfa Romeo 2000. It is a significant car because it was the first Alfa to be powered by an inline 6-cylinder engine.
Alfa Romeo Alfetta- 1977

Alfa Romeo Alfetta- 1977

Introduced in 1972 and named after the Tipo 158 racing cars of 1939-1950, the Alfetta Saloon utilized a completely new drivetrain for production Alfa models.

Alfa Romeo Spider-1986

Alfa Romeo Spider-1986

Introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1966 to replace the aging Giulietta Spider, the Battista “Pinin” Farina-designed Spider was based on the Giulia 105 chassis.

Alfa Romeo SZ- 1991

Alfa Romeo SZ- 1991

The SZ, or Sprint Zagato, announced Alfa’s return to sporting cars after their acquisition by Fiat. Known internally as the ES-30 (Experimental Sportscar 3.0 liter), the SZ was the result of a collaboration between parent Fiat, Alfa, and the carozzeria Zagato.

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