The Lister Costin is a lightweight

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, designed by British engineer and designer

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, and developed and built by British manufacturer Lister, between 1958 and 1959. A total of 17 models were produced. They were powered by either a Jaguar straight-6 engine, or a

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Lister Knobbly The Lister Knobbly is a lightweight Sports car racing, sports racing car, designed, developed and built by the British car manufacturer Lister Motor Company, Lister, which was originally produced between 1957 and 1959. The nickname "Knobbly" came ...

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