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The Subaru 1000, the first front wheel drive Subaru produced by Fuji Heavy Industries that was in the Japanese government “compact car” classification, went on sale
Saturday 14th May 1966 The Subaru 1000, the first front wheel drive Subaru produced by Fuji Heavy Industries that was in the Japanese government “compact car” classification, went on sale. Previous Subaru models such as the Subaru 360 and the Sambar had been rear-engined, rear wheel drive kei cars. It was the first production Subaru…
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The first Subaru, the Subaru 360 was launched
Monday 3rd March 1958 The first Subaru, the Subaru 360 was launched. At that time, Japanese automobile manufacturers were working on developing small cars according to a plan calling for the production of a “people’s car” as advocated by Japan’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry. The Subaru 360 was developed in line with this…
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Born on this day, Malcolm Bricklin, a US automotive entrepreneur best known for his self-named automobile company, and for being one of the few Americans who has successfully imported foreign cars with Subaru, Fiat and Yugo
Thursday 9th March 1939 Born on this day, Malcolm Bricklin, a US automotive entrepreneur best known for his self-named automobile company, and for being one of the few Americans who has successfully imported foreign cars with Subaru, Fiat and Yugo. Bricklin founded Subaru of America in 1968, in order to import and sell Subaru vehicles…
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Marques
Find out more about the history of your favourite marques Abarth Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bugatti Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Citroen Dacia Ferrari Fiat Ford Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Kia Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lotus Maserati Mazda Mclaren Mercedes-Benz MG Mini Mitsubishi Morgan Nissan Noble Pagani Peugeot Porsche Radical Renault Rolls-Royce…
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Launch Years
Car launches from 1890 to present day 1890 Peugeot Type 2 1897 Brown quadricycle Fiat 4 HP Peugeot Type 14 Peugeot Type 14 Peugeot Type 15 Peugeot Type 15 Peugeot Type 27 Peugeot Type 28 Präsident 1900 Adami (car) Fiat 6 HP NW Elektromobil NW Rennzweier Peugeot Type 30 Skene (automobile) 1901 Fiat 10 HP…
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