Cars you didn't know existed until very recently.

[AndaBoss]

1998-2002 Honda Z

Found out about its existence when looking at the Honda Z (as in the 1970s Z600) Wikipedia page

[AndaBoss]

Autobianchi Primula.

Looks like a more tame Peerless GT and Volvo P1800

[Quintus]

On 2/14/2022 at 11:52 AM, Leyland Worldmaster said:

That AMG did work on cars made by manufacturers other than Mercedes Benz... 

https://driventowrite.com/2021/12/02/amg-japanese-mitsubishi-honda/#more-78818

I remember seeing an AMG badged Mitsubishi Pajero and thinking it was some sort of crap attempt at modding until I Googled it.

In fact, I'm fairly sure that the vehicle shown in this link is the one I saw.

https://picclick.co.uk/1990-Mitsubishi-Pajero-Mk1-G-Wagon-AMG-372310484128.html

[Dabooka]

On 2/15/2022 at 2:35 PM, Supernaut said:

That looks ace on those wheels.

 

I've always wondered why Fiat don't shove the 1.4 turbo out of the Abarth 500 into the Panda. That would be an instant seller. All the performance of the 500 Abarth in an actually useful body shape! Hell, it would literally be a bolt-in job as they're the same car underneath anyway.

While my imagination is running wild, why not use the AWD system out of a Panda 4x4 too? 140hp+ and AWD in a car that size? Woaft.

I wondered this about the Swift, when I got my Sport I took a test drive the AWD verison too and found it 'adequate'. The chap in the dealership said it would need too much reworking of the AWD,  which I assume is a Haldex system, to make it worthwhile.  I also imagine the CO2 readings would be off the chart too?

[garethj]

On 2/18/2022 at 12:53 PM, AndaBoss said:

1998-2002 Honda Z

Found out about its existence when looking at the Honda Z (as in the 1970s Z600) Wikipedia page

I dearly love these, engine under the rear seats is a great idea for packaging, 4WD and optional turbo makes it even better.

It also looks like the smaller brother of a Suzuki Ignis Sport, but with high profile tyres.  What a winner

[bunglebus]

Steady yourselves, it's the Renault Arkana

[Crackers]

9 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Steady yourselves, it's the Renault Arkana

BMW X4, for people with much less money but about the same amount of taste. 

[barrett]

Peugeot 405 panel vans coachbuilt by Pourtout, of all people. Sexy. Wonder if any survive?

 

[somewhatfoolish]

Remarkable they gave it a different roofline to the estate.

  

2 hours ago, HarmonicCheeseburger said:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyeonghwa_Motors

North Korean

Sounds more like a money-laundering gig than a car factory.

[Garythesnail]

On 2/23/2022 at 5:20 PM, barrett said:

Peugeot 405 panel vans coachbuilt by Pourtout, of all people. Sexy. Wonder if any survive?

 

Looks more like a 405 front end grafted on to a 305 van

Maybe not.

[Missy Charm]

On 23/02/2022 at 16:39, HarmonicCheeseburger said:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyeonghwa_Motors

North Korean

Looks like the result of Chris Bangle being asked to restyle a Toyota Avensis on a budget of £2.50.

[barrett]

4 hours ago, Garythesnail said:

Looks more like a 405 front end grafted on to a 305 van

Maybe not.

They're 405 estates with the rear windows panelled over and the doors welded shut, a la BX van

[Remspoor]

Rizovari DX-11 only car made by this Dutch company.

A pig ugly car based on a VW.

 

[Timewaster]

On 23/02/2022 at 16:33, bunglebus said:

Steady yourselves, it's the Renault Arkana

If they imported the 4x4 version I'd probably buy one for work. 

But they don't. 

[Austat]

AC Greyhound:

The styling reminds me of the Alvis TD21. A mate of mine's dad has (or had) a TD21, I remember they picked me up in it for a birthday party a few years ago.

[Snake Charmer]

14 minutes ago, Austat said:

AC Greyhound:

The styling reminds me of the Alvis TD21. A mate of mine's dad has (or had) a TD21, I remember they picked me up in it for a birthday party a few years ago.

We had one in a while back that had lost the Bristol 6 and had a Triumph 6 transplanted. I quite like the styling but they don't seem to command high prices of other AC cars.

[D.E]

18 hours ago, Remspoor said:

Rizovari DX-11 only car made by this Dutch company.

A pig ugly car based on a VW.

And that exotic sounding name is just an abbreviation of Riny, zoon van Rinus (Riny, son of Rinus)! The relative success of the Ruska buggies prompted several hobbyists and tiny factories to try their luck with Beetle based kitcars as well. 

[Austat]

Nissan 1400 Bakkie, built in South Africa for 37 years with production ending in 2008!

[Snake Charmer]

https://fb.watch/br61W3NjPd/

 

[Snake Charmer]

On 2/25/2022 at 4:08 PM, Remspoor said:

Rizovari DX-11 only car made by this Dutch company.

A pig ugly car based on a VW.

 

Inspiration?

[Dick Cheeseburger]

Anyone ever seen one of these in the metal? 

I wonder how many sold?

Are there any left?

[georgeinabz]

Nissan 1400 Bakkie, built in South Africa for 37 years with production ending in 2008!

Am I alone in thinking definitely missing small picks up in this country , I think this is the only one on the market although it looks like a homemade botch.

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[Sham]

I used to really like the small pickups. Seemed most manufacturers did one at one time..

Those 4x4 that seem to be made for angry little men.. what's the point? If you want a load bed that high up, you may as well put a roof rack on a car.

[Pete-M]

2 hours ago, georgeinabz said:

Am I alone in thinking definitely missing small picks up in this country , I think this is the only one on the market although it looks like a homemade botch.

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[AndaBoss]

AMC Concord.

Saw this in the flesh and had to research what it was

[GR8 PL8 M8]

7 hours ago, Snake Charmer said:

They couldn't have made it look more dangerous in that first advert if they'd tried!

[Metal Guru]

Looks like a Range Rover compared to the press launch of the Sinclair C5.

[Chris2cv]

10 hours ago, Metal Guru said:

Looks like a Range Rover compared to the press launch of the Sinclair C5.

My Dad and Sir Clive Sinclair rode them down Orpington High Street many years ago on some sort of promotion. He says that it was terrifying!  

I still keep looking at them on Ebay though!

[11001010]

Fiat Ritmo Villa d'Este by Introzzi 1979

 

[Leyland Worldmaster]

4 minutes ago, 11001010 said:

Fiat Ritmo Villa d'Este by Introzzi 1979

 

That thing on the back makes it look like a SWB American Hearse! 😅

Edited February 28, 2022 by Leyland Worldmaster
Penguins.