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Siva S160 Spyder

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The Siva S160 Spyder is an automobile which was produced during the 1970s in Great Britain by Siva Engineering.[1][2]

ManufacturerSiva Engineering
AlsocalledSiva S160 GT
ProductionFrom 1971
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Siva S160 Spyder
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ManufacturerSiva Engineering
Also calledSiva S160 GT
ProductionFrom 1971
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutRR layout
DoorsGullwing doors
RelatedVolkswagen Beetle
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Conceived as a Hillman Imp-engined GT car for British sports car manufacturer Marcos, the car was ultimately re-designed to become the Siva S160 Spyder.[3] The S160 debuted at the 1971 Racing Car Show, utilizing a Volkswagen Beetle floor pan and running gear and featuring a gullwing coupé body.[2] It was offered as a complete car or as a bare bodyshell. A total of twelve S160s were produced.[3]

Siva Spyder in miniature

A model of the Siva Spyder was included as number 41 in the Matchbox Superfast range from 1973 to 1978.[4]

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