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. The car was the only model produced by LMX Automobile S.R.L. (Linea Moderna Executive), a company founded by Michel Liprandi and Giovanni Mandelli. The body of the LMX Sirex was designed by

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. The LMX Sirex was introduced during the 1968

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. However, as Liprandi and Mandelli could not afford an official stand, the car was shown outside the exhibition hall. The car used a 2.3 L V6

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engine, although customers could also choose a different engine if they wished. Convertible and coupé bodywork were available, and the car was built on a central backbone chassis. LMX produced just fifty cars between 1968 and 1973, and another company, SAMAS, built a further twenty after LMX ceased production.

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{{reflist Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of Italy Sports cars Cars introduced in 1968 Automobiles with backbone chassis