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	In 1964-1968 some 81 cars—a quarter of the Israeli production—were exported to Belgium; no one knows why. Production stopped with the Six Day War, though cars that were already ordered were delivered with some delay until 1968, and probably 1969. Worldwide, over 100 Sabra cars are still traceable, over twenty of them in Belgium.		In 1964-1968 some 81 cars—a quarter of the Israeli production—were exported to Belgium; no one knows why. Production stopped with the Six Day War, though cars that were already ordered were delivered with some delay until 1968, and probably 1969. Worldwide, over 100 Sabra cars are still traceable, over twenty of them in Belgium.

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	== Folklore ==		== Folklore ==

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	{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Sabra''' ('''Autocars Co. Ltd.''') (Hebrew:צברה) of Haifa, Israel, was founded in the 1950s as Israel's first car manufacturer (there was an earlier manufacturer who assembled American cars in Haifa bay, Kaiser Fraser). Among their popular models were the '''''Sussita''''' (סוסיתא), '''''[[Carmel automobile\|Carmel]]''''' (כרמל) and Gilboa (גלבוע). They also assembled [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] cars from kits in the late 60's (Triumph 1300). The company was bought by [[Rom Carmel Industries]] in 1974, after Autocars was placed in administration in 1971 and the owner, Mr. Yitzhak Shubinsky, was forced to resign. It was bought four years later by Urdan Industries. Their last full year of production was 1980.		{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}
			'''Sabra''' ('''Autocars Co. Ltd.''') (Hebrew:צברה) of Haifa, Israel, was founded in the 1950s as Israel's first car manufacturer (there was an earlier manufacturer who assembled American cars in Haifa bay, Kaiser Fraser). Among their popular models were the '''''Sussita''''' (סוסיתא), '''''[[Carmel automobile\|Carmel]]''''' (כרמל) and Gilboa (גלבוע). They also assembled [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] cars from kits in the late 60's (Triumph 1300). The company was bought by [[Rom Carmel Industries]] in 1974, after Autocars was placed in administration in 1971 and the owner, Mr. Yitzhak Shubinsky, was forced to resign. It was bought four years later by Urdan Industries. Their last full year of production was 1980.

	Autocars Ltd made fiberglass-shelled [[Automobile\|car]]s that were made popular in Israel during the 1960s and 1970s, perhaps because government agencies were forced to buy them. This released onto the market thousands of low-priced second hand vehicles. Although their style and finish left something to be desired, Autocar's incorporation of [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] and [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] engines made them reliable cars which kept their value for years. The manufacturing of these cars ceased during the 1980s, and Israel's only remaining car industry is [[AIL\|AIL]].		Autocars Ltd made fiberglass-shelled [[Automobile\|car]]s that were made popular in Israel during the 1960s and 1970s, perhaps because government agencies were forced to buy them. This released onto the market thousands of low-priced second hand vehicles. Although their style and finish left something to be desired, Autocar's incorporation of [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] and [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] engines made them reliable cars which kept their value for years. The manufacturing of these cars ceased during the 1980s, and Israel's only remaining car industry is [[AIL\|AIL]].

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	{{List of ~~(Insert Marque)~~ Models}}'''Sabra''' ('''Autocars Co. Ltd.''') (Hebrew:צברה) of Haifa, Israel, was founded in the 1950s as Israel's first car manufacturer (there was an earlier manufacturer who assembled American cars in Haifa bay, Kaiser Fraser). Among their popular models were the '''''Sussita''''' (סוסיתא), '''''[[Carmel automobile\|Carmel]]''''' (כרמל) and Gilboa (גלבוע). They also assembled [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] cars from kits in the late 60's (Triumph 1300). The company was bought by [[Rom Carmel Industries]] in 1974, after Autocars was placed in administration in 1971 and the owner, Mr. Yitzhak Shubinsky, was forced to resign. It was bought four years later by Urdan Industries. Their last full year of production was 1980.		{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Sabra''' ('''Autocars Co. Ltd.''') (Hebrew:צברה) of Haifa, Israel, was founded in the 1950s as Israel's first car manufacturer (there was an earlier manufacturer who assembled American cars in Haifa bay, Kaiser Fraser). Among their popular models were the '''''Sussita''''' (סוסיתא), '''''[[Carmel automobile\|Carmel]]''''' (כרמל) and Gilboa (גלבוע). They also assembled [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] cars from kits in the late 60's (Triumph 1300). The company was bought by [[Rom Carmel Industries]] in 1974, after Autocars was placed in administration in 1971 and the owner, Mr. Yitzhak Shubinsky, was forced to resign. It was bought four years later by Urdan Industries. Their last full year of production was 1980.

	Autocars Ltd made fiberglass-shelled [[Automobile\|car]]s that were made popular in Israel during the 1960s and 1970s, perhaps because government agencies were forced to buy them. This released onto the market thousands of low-priced second hand vehicles. Although their style and finish left something to be desired, Autocar's incorporation of [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] and [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] engines made them reliable cars which kept their value for years. The manufacturing of these cars ceased during the 1980s, and Israel's only remaining car industry is [[AIL\|AIL]].		Autocars Ltd made fiberglass-shelled [[Automobile\|car]]s that were made popular in Israel during the 1960s and 1970s, perhaps because government agencies were forced to buy them. This released onto the market thousands of low-priced second hand vehicles. Although their style and finish left something to be desired, Autocar's incorporation of [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] and [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] engines made them reliable cars which kept their value for years. The manufacturing of these cars ceased during the 1980s, and Israel's only remaining car industry is [[AIL\|AIL]].

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	'''Sabra''' ('''Autocars Co. Ltd.''') (Hebrew:צברה) of Haifa, Israel, was founded in the 1950s as Israel's first car manufacturer (there was an earlier manufacturer who assembled American cars in Haifa bay, Kaiser Fraser). Among their popular models were the '''''Sussita''''' (סוסיתא), '''''[[Carmel automobile\|Carmel]]''''' (כרמל) and Gilboa (גלבוע). They also assembled [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] cars from kits in the late 60's (Triumph 1300). The company was bought by [[Rom Carmel Industries]] in 1974, after Autocars was placed in administration in 1971 and the owner, Mr. Yitzhak Shubinsky, was forced to resign. It was bought four years later by Urdan Industries. Their last full year of production was 1980.		{{List of (Insert Marque) Models}}'''Sabra''' ('''Autocars Co. Ltd.''') (Hebrew:צברה) of Haifa, Israel, was founded in the 1950s as Israel's first car manufacturer (there was an earlier manufacturer who assembled American cars in Haifa bay, Kaiser Fraser). Among their popular models were the '''''Sussita''''' (סוסיתא), '''''[[Carmel automobile\|Carmel]]''''' (כרמל) and Gilboa (גלבוע). They also assembled [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] cars from kits in the late 60's (Triumph 1300). The company was bought by [[Rom Carmel Industries]] in 1974, after Autocars was placed in administration in 1971 and the owner, Mr. Yitzhak Shubinsky, was forced to resign. It was bought four years later by Urdan Industries. Their last full year of production was 1980.

	Autocars Ltd made fiberglass-shelled [[Automobile\|car]]s that were made popular in Israel during the 1960s and 1970s, perhaps because government agencies were forced to buy them. This released onto the market thousands of low-priced second hand vehicles. Although their style and finish left something to be desired, Autocar's incorporation of [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] and [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] engines made them reliable cars which kept their value for years. The manufacturing of these cars ceased during the 1980s, and Israel's only remaining car industry is [[AIL\|AIL]].		Autocars Ltd made fiberglass-shelled [[Automobile\|car]]s that were made popular in Israel during the 1960s and 1970s, perhaps because government agencies were forced to buy them. This released onto the market thousands of low-priced second hand vehicles. Although their style and finish left something to be desired, Autocar's incorporation of [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] and [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] engines made them reliable cars which kept their value for years. The manufacturing of these cars ceased during the 1980s, and Israel's only remaining car industry is [[AIL\|AIL]].

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	'''Sabra''' ('''Autocars Co. Ltd.''') צברה of Haifa, Israel, was founded in the 1950s as Israel's first car manufacturer (there was an earlier manufacturer who assembled American cars in Haifa bay, Kaiser Fraser). Among their popular models were the '''''Sussita''''' (סוסיתא), '''''[[Carmel automobile\|Carmel]]''''' (כרמל) and Gilboa (גלבוע). They also assembled [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] cars from kits in the late 60's (Triumph 1300). The company was bought by [[Rom Carmel Industries]] in [[1974]], after Autocars was placed in administration in 1971 and the owner, Mr. Yitzhak Shubinsky, was forced to resign. It was bought four years later by [[Urdan Industries]]. Their last full year of production was [[1980]].		'''Sabra''' ('''Autocars Co. Ltd.''') (Hebrew:צברה) of Haifa, Israel, was founded in the 1950s as Israel's first car manufacturer (there was an earlier manufacturer who assembled American cars in Haifa bay, Kaiser Fraser). Among their popular models were the '''''Sussita''''' (סוסיתא), '''''[[Carmel automobile\|Carmel]]''''' (כרמל) and Gilboa (גלבוע). They also assembled [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] cars from kits in the late 60's (Triumph 1300). The company was bought by [[Rom Carmel Industries]] in 1974, after Autocars was placed in administration in 1971 and the owner, Mr. Yitzhak Shubinsky, was forced to resign. It was bought four years later by Urdan Industries. Their last full year of production was 1980.

	Autocars Ltd made [[fiberglass]]-shelled [[Automobile\|car]]s that were made popular in Israel during the [[1960s]] and [[1970s]], perhaps because government agencies were forced to buy them. This released onto the market thousands of low-priced second hand vehicles. Although their style and finish left something to be desired, Autocar's incorporation of [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] and [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] engines made them reliable cars which kept their value for years. The manufacturing of these cars ceased during the [[1980s]], and Israel's only remaining car industry is [[AIL ~~(Israel)~~\|AIL]].		Autocars Ltd made fiberglass-shelled [[Automobile\|car]]s that were made popular in Israel during the 1960s and 1970s, perhaps because government agencies were forced to buy them. This released onto the market thousands of low-priced second hand vehicles. Although their style and finish left something to be desired, Autocar's incorporation of [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] and [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] engines made them reliable cars which kept their value for years. The manufacturing of these cars ceased during the 1980s, and Israel's only remaining car industry is [[AIL\|AIL]].

	Autocars also produced a [[sports car]] on [[Reliant]] basis, Sabra Sport.		Autocars also produced a [[sports car]] on [[Reliant]] basis, Sabra Sport.

	== History ==		== History ==
	The name "Sabra" was evidently used because it means "born in Israel". In 1960 Yitzhak Shubinsky launched an Israeli-made car at the autoshow in [[New York]]. It was a very small, low powered pick-up truck. At the show Shubinsky realized that it was a futile attempt, and set forth on a new project.		The name "Sabra" was evidently used because it means "born in Israel". In 1960 Yitzhak Shubinsky launched an Israeli-made car at the autoshow in New York. It was a very small, low powered pick-up truck. At the show Shubinsky realized that it was a futile attempt, and set forth on a new project.

	He bought the rights to use an [[Ashley ~~(automobile)~~\|Ashley]] [[body]] on a [[Leslie Ballamy]] [[chassis]]. He agreed with [[Reliant]] (who had helped producing the "Carmel" and the "Sussita") that Reliant would bring body, engine and chassis together in a [[convertible]] sports-car. The engine was a [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] 1703cc. Reliant agreed and was authorized to deliver the first 100 cars to the [[USA]].		He bought the rights to use an [[Ashley\|Ashley]] body on a [[Leslie Ballamy]] [[chassis]]. He agreed with [[Reliant]] (who had helped producing the "Carmel" and the "Sussita") that Reliant would bring body, engine and chassis together in a [[convertible]] sports-car. The engine was a [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] 1703cc. Reliant agreed and was authorized to deliver the first 100 cars to the USA.

	In 1961 at the New York autoshow, the first Sabras were displayed. Reliant produced the first 100 cars, their VIN-plates marked "AUTOCARS COMPANY LIMITED ~~[[Haifa\|~~HAIFA]] ISRAEL", though they were actually made in the ~~[[United Kingdom\|~~UK]]. The rest of the cars were produced in Israel, but only 41 of those got exported to the USA.		In 1961 at the New York autoshow, the first Sabras were displayed. Reliant produced the first 100 cars, their VIN-plates marked "AUTOCARS COMPANY LIMITED HAIFA ISRAEL", though they were actually made in the UK. The rest of the cars were produced in Israel, but only 41 of those got exported to the USA.

	In 1964-1968 some 81 cars—a quarter of the Israeli production—were exported to [[Belgium]]; no one knows why. Production stopped with the [[Six Day War]], though cars that were already ordered were delivered with some delay until 1968, and probably 1969. Worldwide, over 100 Sabra cars are still traceable, over twenty of them in Belgium.		In 1964-1968 some 81 cars—a quarter of the Israeli production—were exported to Belgium; no one knows why. Production stopped with the Six Day War, though cars that were already ordered were delivered with some delay until 1968, and probably 1969. Worldwide, over 100 Sabra cars are still traceable, over twenty of them in Belgium.

	~~<!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: [[Image:SabraSportsCar.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Sabra Sports]] -->~~

	== Folklore ==		== Folklore ==
	A common Israeli myth stated that [[camels]] found the fiberglass used in the cars' body appetizing, and would often gnaw or eat away parts of the car, explaining why these cars are often seen with chunks missing from their exterior. While many would swear they personally know a friend who has seen a camel dine on a Sabra, the tiny population of camels still found in Israel in the 1960s could never explain this phenomenon.		A common Israeli myth stated that camels found the fiberglass used in the cars' body appetizing, and would often gnaw or eat away parts of the car, explaining why these cars are often seen with chunks missing from their exterior. While many would swear they personally know a friend who has seen a camel dine on a Sabra, the tiny population of camels still found in Israel in the 1960s could never explain this phenomenon.

	==External links==		==External links==

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	'''Sabra''' ('''Autocars Co. Ltd.''') ~~({{lang-he\|~~צברה~~}})~~ of [[Haifa]], [[Israel]], was founded in the [[1950s]] as Israel's first car manufacturer (there was an earlier manufacturer who assembled American cars in Haifa bay, Kaiser Fraser). Among their popular models were the '''''Sussita''''' (סוסיתא), '''''[[Carmel automobile\|Carmel]]''''' (כרמל) and Gilboa (גלבוע). They also assembled [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] cars from kits in the late 60's (Triumph 1300). The company was bought by [[Rom Carmel Industries]] in [[1974]], after Autocars was placed in administration in 1971 and the owner, Mr. Yitzhak Shubinsky, was forced to resign. It was bought four years later by [[Urdan Industries]]. Their last full year of production was [[1980]].		'''Sabra''' ('''Autocars Co. Ltd.''') צברה of Haifa, Israel, was founded in the 1950s as Israel's first car manufacturer (there was an earlier manufacturer who assembled American cars in Haifa bay, Kaiser Fraser). Among their popular models were the '''''Sussita''''' (סוסיתא), '''''[[Carmel automobile\|Carmel]]''''' (כרמל) and Gilboa (גלבוע). They also assembled [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] cars from kits in the late 60's (Triumph 1300). The company was bought by [[Rom Carmel Industries]] in [[1974]], after Autocars was placed in administration in 1971 and the owner, Mr. Yitzhak Shubinsky, was forced to resign. It was bought four years later by [[Urdan Industries]]. Their last full year of production was [[1980]].

	Autocars Ltd made [[fiberglass]]-shelled [[Automobile\|car]]s that were made popular in [[Israel]] during the [[1960s]] and [[1970s]], perhaps because government agencies were forced to buy them. This released onto the market thousands of low-priced second hand vehicles. Although their style and finish left something to be desired, Autocar's incorporation of [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] and [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] engines made them reliable cars which kept their value for years. The manufacturing of these cars ceased during the [[1980s]], and Israel's only remaining car industry is [[AIL (Israel)\|AIL]].		Autocars Ltd made [[fiberglass]]-shelled [[Automobile\|car]]s that were made popular in Israel during the [[1960s]] and [[1970s]], perhaps because government agencies were forced to buy them. This released onto the market thousands of low-priced second hand vehicles. Although their style and finish left something to be desired, Autocar's incorporation of [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] and [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] engines made them reliable cars which kept their value for years. The manufacturing of these cars ceased during the [[1980s]], and Israel's only remaining car industry is [[AIL (Israel)\|AIL]].

	Autocars also produced a [[sports car]] on [[Reliant]] basis, Sabra Sport.		Autocars also produced a [[sports car]] on [[Reliant]] basis, Sabra Sport.

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	~~Introduction~~		'''Sabra''' ('''Autocars Co. Ltd.''') ({{lang-he\|צברה}}) of [[Haifa]], [[Israel]], was founded in the [[1950s]] as Israel's first car manufacturer (there was an earlier manufacturer who assembled American cars in Haifa bay, Kaiser Fraser). Among their popular models were the '''''Sussita''''' (סוסיתא), '''''[[Carmel automobile\|Carmel]]''''' (כרמל) and Gilboa (גלבוע). They also assembled [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] cars from kits in the late 60's (Triumph 1300). The company was bought by [[Rom Carmel Industries]] in [[1974]], after Autocars was placed in administration in 1971 and the owner, Mr. Yitzhak Shubinsky, was forced to resign. It was bought four years later by [[Urdan Industries]]. Their last full year of production was [[1980]].

			Autocars Ltd made [[fiberglass]]-shelled [[Automobile\|car]]s that were made popular in [[Israel]] during the [[1960s]] and [[1970s]], perhaps because government agencies were forced to buy them. This released onto the market thousands of low-priced second hand vehicles. Although their style and finish left something to be desired, Autocar's incorporation of [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] and [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] engines made them reliable cars which kept their value for years. The manufacturing of these cars ceased during the [[1980s]], and Israel's only remaining car industry is [[AIL (Israel)\|AIL]].

			Autocars also produced a [[sports car]] on [[Reliant]] basis, Sabra Sport.

	== History ==		== History ==
			The name "Sabra" was evidently used because it means "born in Israel". In 1960 Yitzhak Shubinsky launched an Israeli-made car at the autoshow in [[New York]]. It was a very small, low powered pick-up truck. At the show Shubinsky realized that it was a futile attempt, and set forth on a new project.

			He bought the rights to use an [[Ashley (automobile)\|Ashley]] [[body]] on a [[Leslie Ballamy]] [[chassis]]. He agreed with [[Reliant]] (who had helped producing the "Carmel" and the "Sussita") that Reliant would bring body, engine and chassis together in a [[convertible]] sports-car. The engine was a [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] 1703cc. Reliant agreed and was authorized to deliver the first 100 cars to the [[USA]].

	~~The Autocars Company LTD was founded in Israel during~~ the ~~1950s~~. ~~The~~ first ~~unique model was~~ the ~~Sussita, with a fiberglass shell and a Ford Anglia engine~~. The ~~Sussita became one~~ of the ~~best selling~~ cars in Israel, ~~largely due to favorable taxation. Later models used the name Carmel; some used Triumph engines. An early attempt~~ to ~~market the Sussita in the U.S. under~~ the ~~name Sabra was unsuccessful~~.		In 1961 at the New York autoshow, the first Sabras were displayed. Reliant produced the first 100 cars, their VIN-plates marked "AUTOCARS COMPANY LIMITED [[Haifa\|HAIFA]] ISRAEL", though they were actually made in the [[United Kingdom\|UK]]. The rest of the cars were produced in Israel, but only 41 of those got exported to the USA.

	~~== Future models ==~~		In 1964-1968 some 81 cars—a quarter of the Israeli production—were exported to [[Belgium]]; no one knows why. Production stopped with the [[Six Day War]], though cars that were already ordered were delivered with some delay until 1968, and probably 1969. Worldwide, over 100 Sabra cars are still traceable, over twenty of them in Belgium.

	~~== Current models ==~~		<!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: [[Image:SabraSportsCar.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Sabra Sports]] -->

	== ~~Discontinued models~~ ==		== Folklore ==
	Sabra, ~~Sussita, Carmel~~		A common Israeli myth stated that [[camels]] found the fiberglass used in the cars' body appetizing, and would often gnaw or eat away parts of the car, explaining why these cars are often seen with chunks missing from their exterior. While many would swear they personally know a friend who has seen a camel dine on a Sabra, the tiny population of camels still found in Israel in the 1960s could never explain this phenomenon.

	== ~~See also~~ ==		==External links==
			*[http://www.sabra.be Sabra Belgium]

	~~== External links ==~~		*[http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?awisraelf.htm The Autocars story]
	http://en.~~wikipedia~~.~~org~~/~~wiki/Autocars_Co~~.

	~~http~~:~~//www.austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?awisraelf.htm~~		[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Israel]]
			[[Category:Makes]]

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	== History ==		== History ==

	The Autocars Company LTD was founded in Israel during the 1950s. The first unique model was the Sussita, with a fiberglass shell and a Ford Anglia engine. The Sussita became one of the best selling cars in Israel, largely due to favorable taxation. Later models used the name Carmel; some used Triumph engines.		The Autocars Company LTD was founded in Israel during the 1950s. The first unique model was the Sussita, with a fiberglass shell and a Ford Anglia engine. The Sussita became one of the best selling cars in Israel, largely due to favorable taxation. Later models used the name Carmel; some used Triumph engines. An early attempt to market the Sussita in the U.S. under the name Sabra was unsuccessful.

	== Future models ==		== Future models ==

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	== History ==		== History ==

	The Autocars Company LTD was founded in the 1950s. The first unique model was the Sussita, with a fiberglass shell and a Ford Anglia engine. The Sussita became one of the best selling cars in Israel, largely due to favorable taxation. Later models used the name Carmel; some used Triumph engines.		The Autocars Company LTD was founded in Israel during the 1950s. The first unique model was the Sussita, with a fiberglass shell and a Ford Anglia engine. The Sussita became one of the best selling cars in Israel, largely due to favorable taxation. Later models used the name Carmel; some used Triumph engines.

	== Future models ==		== Future models ==

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	== History ==		== History ==
	~~Founded~~ in the ~~mid-~~1950s ~~with assistance from Reliant, Autocars Co. Ltd started out assembling Reliant three-wheelers at its Haifa workshops, and later introduced a four-wheeled version of the Reliant Regent van~~. The ~~company's~~ first model ~~of its own,~~ the Sussita, ~~was also designed by Reliant. Available in estate, van~~ and ~~pick-up versions, the Sussita was powered by the~~ Ford Anglia ~~105E's 1000cc~~ engine ~~and was initially exported from the UK in CKD form for assembly at the Autocars plant, although production was later undertaken entirely in Israel~~. The Sussita ~~quickly~~ became ~~Israel's~~ best-selling ~~model~~, ~~earning itself a reputation as a basic but dependable workhorse (indeed, "Sussita" is~~ the ~~Aramaic word for mare)~~.
			The Autocars Company LTD was founded in the 1950s. The first unique model was the Sussita, with a fiberglass shell and a Ford Anglia engine. The Sussita became one of the best selling cars in Israel, largely due to favorable taxation. Later models used the name Carmel; some used Triumph engines.

	== Future models ==		== Future models ==