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Morris Oxford - A series of models were produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) starting in 1913. Many car enthusiasts will remember the models launched circa 1949 until production ceased completely in 1971.
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Rover P4 - The P4, also known as the Rover 75, celebrates its 70th birthday! The car dubbed "Auntie" Rover was launched in 1949.
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Mini - Ten years later, one of the world's most iconic cars was born: the Mini. With its transverse engine and front-wheel drive layout, the British classic set the template for small cars.
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Austin Healey 3000 - The "Big Healey" is a beautiful British sports car with a racing pedigree. It was first built in 1959.
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Triumph Herald - The two-door Triumph Herald was also launched in 1959. The car became very popular in the 1960s, when saloon, convertible, coupé, estate, and van versions of the Herald were available.
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Saab 95
- The Saab 95 was a seven-seater station wagon. Production is said to have properly started in 1960, but 40 of these were made in 1959.
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Daimler SP250 - The Metropolitan Police in London bought a number of these to catch speeding motorists. With a 2.5-liter V8 engine and 140 hp under the hood, this car was first built in 1959.
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Jaguar MK 2 - This beautiful saloon car became famous in the UK for being driven by the fictional TV detective Inspector Morse. Production started in 1959.
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Ferrari Dino 246 GT - The 246 GT was essentially the evolution of the Dino 206 GT. It featured a longer body and a 2.4 V6 engine, instead of the 2.0 of the 206. It launched in 1969.
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Triumph TR6 - Part of the popular TR range, this British sports car was a best-seller. The UK version would take you from zero to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 8.2 seconds. The TR6 was launched in 1968-69.
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Fiat 128 - This small family car was launched in 1969 and named European Car of the Year in 1970.
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Porsche 914 - This car was born from a collaboration between Volkswagen and Porsche. It was in production from 1969 to 1976, and became known as the "VW Porsche."
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Austin Maxi - The Maxi was the first British five-door hatchback with a five-speed transmission. The car was launched in 1969.
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Mercedes-Benz W126 - This luxury S-Class Mercedes-Benz was introduced in 1979 as a successor to the W116.
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Lancia Delta - The Delta HF 4WD and Integrale versions were rallying beasts. These cars went on to dominate the World Rally Championship for years. The Lancia Delta was first launched in 1979.
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Mazda MX-5 - The legendary MX-5 (better known as the Miata in North America) was launched in 1989, and quickly became the most popular roadster in the world.
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Aston Martin Virage - The Virage was first produced in 1989. It featured a 5.3-liter twin-supercharged V8 engine and 585 bhp. It had a top speed of 186 mph (299 km/h)!
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Land Rover Discovery - In 1989, we saw the birth of a classic. Available with either a 2.5-liter diesel or 3.5-liter Rover V8 petrol engine, the Discovery was a huge hit. Thirty years later, it's still in production.
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Alfa Romeo SZ - This beautiful muscular coupé known as 'Il Mostro' ("The Monster") featured a 3.0-liter V6 engine. It's a rare car, with just over 1,000 manufactured during its few years in production (1989-1991).
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Honda S2000 - Honda launched the legendary S2000 in 1999. It was in production until 2009, and is becoming highly collectible in some markets.
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Audi A2 - The A2 wasn't a huge commercial success, but Audi got a few things right. Lightweight aluminium bodies and economical diesel engines made them very cheap to run. These cars were built from 1999 to 2005.
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Honda Insight - Honda's odd-looking hybrid was launched in 1999. It had low emissions and great fuel efficiency.
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BMW X5 - Also debuting in 1999 was the X5, BMW's first luxury 4x4 SUV. It was the German manufacturer's answer to the Mercedes-Benz M-class and the Range Rover.
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Honda HR-V - The HR-V was Honda's first compact crossover SUV. The first generation of the HR-V was produced from 1999 to 2006. Since 2016, the car's second generation has been on the market.
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Iconic car anniversaries in 2019
These classic cars celebrate milestone anniversaries this year
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Important anniversaries for many iconic cars are coming up in 2019. In this gallery, we celebrate cars launched between 1949 and 1999, so if you're into classics, you're in for a treat! Click through and enjoy these automotive beauties' milestone moments.
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