British and European Car Spotters Guide - 1965

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1965 Geneva Motor Show



ON SHOW AT the 1965 Geneva Motor Show were several specialist bodies exhibited for the first time. Pininfarina had his latest Ferrari based on the new chassis fitted with the 5-liter V12 engine. The nose of this car had a new line featuring a diminutive grille and sharply inclined bonnet, whereas the tail was chopped off as before but with a much slimmer look in profile. Other special coachwork by Pininnfarina was based on the Chevrolet Corvette, Fiat 1600S, Lancia Flaminia 2·8, and there is his safety body design, the PF Sigma, which was shown at Turin in 1964. Frue, the Italian designer, was showing a Lotus Elan G.T. with aluminum alloy and steel coachwork built on the standard Elan backbone chassis.

Three engine sizes for Mini-Cooper S


 
To extend the competitive scope of the Mini-Cooper S models, both Austin and Morris, two more engine capacities were added in 1965. Both retained the same cylinder bore dimension as the previous 1,071 c.c. engine - 70.6mm. (2·78in.), the swept volumes being adjusted by different crankshaft throws. The 970 c.c. short-stroke unit was aimed at races for the European Saloon Car Championships, and the long-stroke one strengthened B.M.C.'s hand in the British Championship. In addition, an alternative set of gearbox ratios was offered, and with either there was also the choice between four final drive sets. For the new 1,000S the standard final drive was 3.76 to 1, the other options being 3·94, 4·13 and 4·27; for the 1,071 and 1,275 units a 3·44 to 1 ratio is standardized, the supplementary ones being 3·76, 3·94 and 4·13. Gearbox ratio spacings to go with any of the three engines or various final drives were: standard-top 1·0 to 1, third 1·36, second 1·92, first and reverse 3·20. Optional-top 1·0 to 1, third 1·24, second 1·78, first and reverse 2·57. With the standard final drives the 1,OOOS and 1,275S were capable of around 90 and 100 m.p.h. respectively. Other main mechanical details were common to all the S models, and there were no changes in body specification or colors. During road testing, the 1,275S was able to reach 100 m.p.h. in a remarkable short run, proving to have exceptional versatility in top gear, pulling away very strongly from 15-20 m.p.h. The updated Minis were fitted with the then latest Dunlop SP41 tires, combining adhesion with quietness.
1965 Austin Healey Sprite Mark 2
UK

Austin Healey Sprite Mark III

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The Austin-Healey Sprite and the M.G. Midget were introduced as cheap, small sports cars suitable for young people to cut their motoring teeth on with safety and economy. In their Mark III guise they had in no sense drifted away from this precept, but rather had widened their scope, because of the comfort and convenience offered by improved suspension and weather protecction, so that they were able to appeal to older enthusiasts looking for a small, lively car for everyday use.
1965 alfa romeo 2600
Italy

Alfa Romeo 2600

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1965 alfa romeo gtc
Italy

Alfa Romeo GTC

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1965 Alfa Romeo Guilia
Italy

Alfa Romeo Guilia

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1965 Audi 72
Germany

Audi 72

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1965 Audi Super 90
Germany

Audi Super 90

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1965 Citroen DS 21
France

Citroen DS 21

  Also see: Citroen Car Reviews | The History of Citroen (AUS Edition)
 
1965 DAF Daffodil
Netherlands

DAF Daffodil

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1965 DAF Daffodil
Netherlands

DAF Daffodil

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1965 Facel Vega FX1
France

Facel Vega FX1

  Also see: The History of Facel Vega (AUS Edition)
 
1965 Hillman Super Minx Estate
UK

Hillman Super Minx Estate

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  1965 Hillman Super Minx Estate, which was fitted with a 1725cc engine.
1965 Jensen CV8 Mark III
UK

Jensen CV8 Mark III

  Also see: Jensen Car Reviews | The History of Jensen
 
1965 Jaguar Mark X 4.2 Litre
UK

Jaguar Mark X 4.2 liter

  Also see: Jaguar Car Reviews | Jaguar - A Racing Pedigree | The History of Jaguar
  This car still holds the title as being the broadest British production saloon being 1.93 metres across its rear. It offered independent suspension and power-steering and was half the price of its rivals. Originally it was fitted with a triple-carburetor 3.8-liter XK motor used in the E-Type, but this changed to a 4.2-liter unit in 1964 that resulted in more torque but with identical power which was enough to push it to 193 km/h even in automatic.
1965 Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato
Italy

Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato

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1965 Mercedes Benz 230 S Universal
Germany

Mercedes Benz 230 S Universal

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1965 Opel Admiral
UK

Opel Admiral

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In February 1964 Opel introduced a new range of flagship models as successors to the Opel Kapitän P-LV of 1959/1963. At launch these KAD models (Opel Kapitän, Admiral and Diplomat; also referred to as "The Big Three" by Opel) were available with 2.6 liter or 2.8 liter, in-line six-cylinder petrol engines (100 or 125 PS/99 or 123 hp), or Chevrolet's North American 283-V8 (4.6 liter) teamed with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission (190 PS/187 hp). The latter engine was supplanted in the saloon by the 327-V8 (5.4 liter) in October 1966 (230 PS/227 hp). As the company's range-topping model, the Diplomat was available only with the V8.
1965 Opel Diplomat Coupe
UK

Opel Diplomat Coupe

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A Diplomat Coupé (with the 327 engine only) was available from 1965 to 1967, in limited numbers. The coupé was built by coachbuilder Karmann and cost DM 25,000 (or as much as 7 Volkswagen Beetles). 347 Coupés were built.

1965 Opel Kadett
UK

Opel Kadett

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1965 Opel Admiral
UK

Opel Rekord

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1965 Opel Admiral
UK

Opel Rekord L

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1965 Porsche 906
Germany

Porsche 906

  Also see: Porsche Car Reviews | The History of Porsche
 
1965 Renault Caravelle
France

Renault Caravelle

  Also see: Renault Car Reviews | The History of Renault
 
1965 Riley Kestrel
UK

Riley Kestrel

  Also see: Riley Car Reviews | The History of Riley
 
1965 Singer Vogue
UK

Singer Vogue

  Also see: Singer Car Reviews | The History of Singer
 
1965 Saab 96
Sweden

Saab 96

  Also see: Saab Car Reviews | The History of SAAB
   
1961 Triumph TR4A
UK

Triumph TR4A

  Also see: Triumph Car Reviews | The History of Triumph
 
In 1965, the TR4A with IRS or independent rear suspension superseded the TR4. Apart from the rear suspension, which used trailing arms and a differential bolted to the redesigned chassis frame and a number of small styling changes and refinements, the two models appear nearly identical. In fact, an estimated 25% of TR4As were not equipped with IRS, but instead reverted to a live axle design similar to the TR4, which was adapted to fit the new chassis.
1965 Triumph 1300
UK

Triumph 1300

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1965 Triumph 1300
UK

Triumph 1300

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1965 Triumph Spitfire Mark 2
UK

Triumph Spitfire Mark 2

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1965 Triumph Spitfire Mark 2
UK

Triumph Spitfire Mark 2

  Also see: Triumph Car Reviews | The History of Triumph
   
1965 Vauxhall Victor 101
UK

Vauxhall Victor 101

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1965 Volkswagen 1500 4 Door
Germany

Volkswagen 1500 4 Door

  Also see: Volkswagen Car Reviews | The History of Volkswagen
 
1965 Volkswagen 1500 Notchback
Germany

Volkswagen 1500 Notchback

  Also see: Volkswagen Car Reviews | The History of Volkswagen
 
1965 Wolseley 1100
UK

Wolseley 1100

  Also see: Wolseley Car Reviews | The History of Wolseley (AUS Edition)
 
The Wolseley 1100 ,1300 was manufactured from 1965 to 1973. There were 3 different engines, from 1.1 developing 55hp, to 1.3 liters developing 65hp.
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