125 Years of the Motorcar

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125 years ago, there was only one motorcar on the planet.

Isnt it very accurate to say that 2010 offers a mostappropriate time to celebrate the legacy of perhaps themost influential invention in human history that we have

naturally taken for granted?

Heres my silent tribute to all those pioneer and legendarypersonalities in automotive history, respectfully

remembering and honoring their great names, once again.

December 15, 2009

All Rights Reserved. www.amilaworld.com

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Toyota PublicaToyota PublicaToyota PublicaToyota Publica ---- 1965196519651965


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Toyota PublicaToyota PublicaToyota PublicaToyota Publica ---- 1965196519651965

Kiichiro Toyoda built his first production car,

Toyota AA in 1936.Toyota Publica, the predecessor of todays probably the

best-selling model of a car, Corolla, was a small carintroduced in 1961, developed under Japans national carconcept. It was the smallest Toyota car during that period.



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Honda S800Honda S800Honda S800Honda S800 ---- 1965196519651965


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Honda S800Honda S800Honda S800Honda S800 ---- 1965196519651965

Soichiro Hondas wonderful creation, S800 was introduced

at the 1965 Tokyo Motor Show. It became Hondas imagecar replacing its predecessor S600. It had a 791 cc

straight-4 engine and was capable of 160 km/h. Production

ended in 1970 with about 11,500 cars produced.



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FordFordFordFord----Lotus CortinaLotus CortinaLotus CortinaLotus Cortina ---- 1963196319631963


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FordFordFordFord----Lotus CortinaLotus CortinaLotus CortinaLotus Cortina ---- 1963196319631963

The result of collaboration between Ford and Lotus, the

Ford-Lotus Cortina was a high-performance car which wasreleased in 1963. It featured a 1,558 cc dual overhead

cam engine and was available only in one color:

white with a green flash.



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Lotus 7Lotus 7Lotus 7Lotus 7 ---- 1962196219621962


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Lotus 7Lotus 7Lotus 7Lotus 7 ---- 1962196219621962

Designed by Lotus founder Collin Chapman, Lotus Super 7

was a small, lightweight open-top sports car producedbetween 1957 and 1972. After Lotus ended its production

of Super Seven, the rights were sold to Caterham. It is still

continued as Caterham Seven.



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Chevrolet Bel AirChevrolet Bel AirChevrolet Bel AirChevrolet Bel Air ---- 1956195619561956


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Chevrolet Bel AirChevrolet Bel AirChevrolet Bel AirChevrolet Bel Air ---- 1956195619561956

One of the most recognizable American cars of all time,

the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air featured a 4.3 L V8.Its irresistible looks soon earned the nickname, Hot One.The 56 Chevy Bel Air was a successful hit with

climbing sales.



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BMW 507BMW 507BMW 507BMW 507 ---- 1956195619561956


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BMW 507BMW 507BMW 507BMW 507 ---- 1956195619561956

Model 507 roadster, the BMW's answer to the

Mercedes-Benz 300SL, is said to be one of the mostbeautiful automobiles ever produced. For the first time

on a German production car, disc brakes were available on

the front wheels of this 3.2 L V8 since 1958. Only about250 cars were produced, from 1956 to 1959.



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MercedesMercedesMercedesMercedes----Benz 300SLBenz 300SLBenz 300SLBenz 300SL ---- 1955195519551955


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MercedesMercedesMercedesMercedes----Benz 300SLBenz 300SLBenz 300SLBenz 300SL ---- 1955195519551955

Introduced at the 1954 New York Auto Show, model 300SL

was the first ever gasoline car with direct fuel injection. Itwas a 2-seater closed sports car with characteristic

gull-wing doors featuring a 2,995 cc single overhead cam

engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection. 300SLremains as one of the worlds best-loved sports cars of all

time. About 1,400 units were produced until 1963.



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Peugeot 203Peugeot 203Peugeot 203Peugeot 203 ---- 1949194919491949


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Peugeot 203Peugeot 203Peugeot 203Peugeot 203 ---- 1949194919491949

The Peugeot 203 was a mid-size saloon produced

between 1948 and 1960. It was Peugeot's first new modellaunched after the World War II and was the first

monocoque production car by Peugeot. The car was

exhibited at the Paris Motor Show in 1947.



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Pontiac Silver StreakPontiac Silver StreakPontiac Silver StreakPontiac Silver Streak ---- 1947194719471947


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Pontiac Silver StreakPontiac Silver StreakPontiac Silver StreakPontiac Silver Streak ---- 1947194719471947

Pontiacs comeback after the World War II,

the Silver Streak emerged with an 8-cylinder 4.1 L engine,blending enough power with affordable luxury. It was a very

quiet vehicle of its time, a feature thought to be a mark of

quality in an automobile.



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Audi 920Audi 920Audi 920Audi 920 ---- 1938193819381938


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Audi 920Audi 920Audi 920Audi 920 ---- 1938193819381938

The Audi 920, introduced in 1938, was externally verymodern in design and had a high-performance 6-cylinderengine. The Audi 920 was in so high demand that more

than a year's production output was sold out within monthsafter its launch. The car was available as a 6-window

saloon and as a two-door convertible with four windows.About 1,200 Audi 920 cars were produced from1938 to 1940.



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Horch 853AHorch 853AHorch 853AHorch 853A ---- 1937193719371937


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Horch 853AHorch 853AHorch 853AHorch 853A ---- 1937193719371937

Horch was probably the most popular German brand for

high-performance luxury motorcars.The Model 853A, one of August Horchs most remarkable

designs, became available in 1937.

It featured a 4,944 cc straight-eight engine blendingunparalleled aesthetics, luxury and sophistication.

When the World War II began, production of the Horch

automobiles ceased.



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RollsRollsRollsRolls----Royce Phantom II SedancaRoyce Phantom II SedancaRoyce Phantom II SedancaRoyce Phantom II Sedanca ---- 1934193419341934


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RollsRollsRollsRolls----Royce Phantom II SedancaRoyce Phantom II SedancaRoyce Phantom II SedancaRoyce Phantom II Sedanca ---- 1934193419341934

Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble.

-Sir Henry Royce

The symbol of perfection in automotive engineering,Rolls-Royce was founded in 1904 by Charles Stuart Rolls

and the celebrated engineer Frederick Henry Royce.The last design by Sir Henry Royce, before he passed

away in 1933, the Phantom II was introduced inSeptember, 1929. It had a 7.7 L engine and had

synchromesh on top two speeds. Shown here is theSedanca Drophead version of 1934.



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AlfaAlfaAlfaAlfa----Romeo 8C 2300 MonzaRomeo 8C 2300 MonzaRomeo 8C 2300 MonzaRomeo 8C 2300 Monza ---- 1932193219321932


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AlfaAlfaAlfaAlfa----Romeo 8C 2300 MonzaRomeo 8C 2300 MonzaRomeo 8C 2300 MonzaRomeo 8C 2300 Monza ---- 1932193219321932

Vittorio Janos magnificent engineering marvel,the Alfa-Romeo 8C 2300 was in production from 1931 to1933. Its special racing derivative was called the Monza.It was powered by a twin-overhead-cam, straight-eight

engine and had a top speed of above 220 km/h achieving

a number of prestigious victories to its undefeated glory.



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Austin 12Austin 12Austin 12Austin 12 ---- 1928192819281928


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Austin 12Austin 12Austin 12Austin 12 ---- 1928192819281928

An all-time classic, Austin 12 was introduced in 1921.

It was Herbert Austins second model after the WorldWar I. It remained in production until 1939, enjoying

success throughout with annual sales peaking in 1927.



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CitroCitroCitroCitronnnn B2B2B2B2 ---- 1921192119211921


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CitroCitroCitroCitronnnn B2B2B2B2 ---- 1921192119211921

Citroen B2 was the third model built by Andr Citron.

It had a 1,452 cc 4-cylinder engine and a 3-speedgearbox. The B2 quickly earned a reputation for durability

and economy.



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Lancia AlfaLancia AlfaLancia AlfaLancia Alfa ---- 1908190819081908


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Lancia AlfaLancia AlfaLancia AlfaLancia Alfa ---- 1908190819081908

The first Lancia car was displayed at the Turin show in

January, 1908. The design details of the Alfa clearly

reflected the innovative genius of its creator, Vincenzo

Lancia. It had a light-weight chassis and a higher-revolving

engine than most cars of its period. The Alfa had an

unusual two-stage carburetor which fed the 2,533 cc fourcylinder engine, and featured a four-speed gearbox, a

novel lubrication system and a propeller shaft instead

of the more traditional chain drive. The car wascapable of approximately 90 km/h.



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Oldsmobile Model ROldsmobile Model ROldsmobile Model ROldsmobile Model R ---- 1904190419041904


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Oldsmobile Model ROldsmobile Model ROldsmobile Model ROldsmobile Model R ---- 1904190419041904

The Oldsmobile Model R, also known as the Curved Dash,

was built by Ransom E. Olds. It was the first mass-

produced American automobile. It had a horizontal,

water-cooled single cylinder engine equipped with a

gravity-fed carburetor and a 2-speed gearbox.

Final drive was by chain and sprocket.



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Benz MotorwagenBenz MotorwagenBenz MotorwagenBenz Motorwagen ---- 1886188618861886


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Benz MotorwagenBenz MotorwagenBenz MotorwagenBenz Motorwagen ---- 1886188618861886

The Motorwagen, an invention that opened a brand new

chapter in human history, was patented by Karl Benz on

January 29, 1886. It was a three-wheeler with a rear-

mounted 954 cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine.

The engine weighed about 100 kg, an extremely light

engine for its time, and featured a crankshaft withbalancing weights, electrical ignition with spark plug and

water cooling; some major features which can still be found

on modern combustion engines. It was capable of a topspeed of 16 km/h.



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Amila is an entirely self-taught artist, accomplished pianist

and young professional in the field of electronics &

telecommunication engineering, from Sri Lanka.

Classic cars are his passion. His drawings are done

with pen in uncompromising detail, combining automobilehistory with his unique style of art making perfected over

almost two decades, claiming the worlds largest and only

collection of classic automotive fine art by a single artist.

He has held several solo exhibitions around the world.

[email protected]

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Thank youThank youThank youThank you

The artist remembers in reverence,

Mr. J. P. Obeysekere, and

Mr. Mana Jayawardanaand expresses his sincere thanks to

Mr. Pio Mariani - Ambassador of Italy in Sri Lanka, and

Mr. Hemasiri Fernando - President of National OlympicCommittee of Sri Lanka, for their invaluable encouragement.

Thanks also to the exhibition organizers, sponsors andpartners as well as the visitors who had the pleasure of

admiring the splendor of legendary autos

remembered through his art.

AmilaWorld website credits to Udithe and Harsha


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