Cars you didn't know existed until very recently.

[Metal Guru]

7 hours ago, Timewaster said:

If Mitsuoka did Fiats:

 

Don't ask me what is going on there, I stole the pictures off Facebook.

It’s the bastard offspring of a Fiat 500 and a Moggie Minor.

[bunglebus]

[High Jetter]

7 minutes ago, Metal Guru said:

It’s the bastard offspring of a Fiat 500 and a Moggie Minor.

No shit, Sherlock 

[Supernaut]

8 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Ooh, what's that?

Locally built, and is it metal or fibreglass? I recall a South American built version of the Mini that was fibreglass.

[GeordieInExile]

9 hours ago, Metal Guru said:

It’s the bastard offspring of a Fiat 500 and a Moggie Minor.

I know it's wrong, but I quite like it. 

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, Supernaut said:

Ooh, what's that?

Locally built, and is it metal or fibreglass? I recall a South American built version of the Mini that was fibreglass.

Fibreglass

https://pin.it/2qT7dl8KT

[Peter C]

[lesapandre]

On 23/12/2024 at 10:12, bunglebus said:

Fibreglass

https://pin.it/2qT7dl8KT

There is a kit to create a facsimile Gullwing as well.

[Remspoor]

Triver Rana. Made in Spain.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triver#Vehicles

[barrett]

Ah, you obviously don't have a copy of this, after which no Spanish microcar will be 'unknown' to you!

[MiniMinorMk3]

3 hours ago, Peter C said:

There were a few versions of the Ford Bantam in South Africa

 

[RayMK]

On 23/12/2024 at 08:58, Supernaut said:

Ooh, what's that?

Locally built, and is it metal or fibreglass? I recall a South American built version of the Mini that was fibreglass.

Apparently fibreglass, mounted on a floorpan/frame of a Brazilian Chevrolet Opala and also using their 6 cyl engine.  Looks nicely done but the stance is distinctly un-Pagoda, no doubt as a result of the Opala's live rear axle.

[Marina door handles]

Not so much didn't know it existed but didn't know this name and been used on that car but.....

Remember the original Vauxhall Belmont, Opel Kadette saloon in Europe, well it was sold in South Africa as an Opel Monza? Weird!   

 

[bunglebus]

Oh gosh, it's a Dodge Caravan rebranded as a Volkswagen, and given the anagram name of Routan

[Muniphobia]

3 hours ago, Marina door handles said:

Not so much didn't know it existed but didn't know this name and been used on that car but.....

Remember the original Vauxhall Belmont, Opel Kadette saloon in Europe, well it was sold in South Africa as an Opel Monza? Weird!   

 

I knew about the Chevolet Monza...

Which obviously is a Mk2 Cavalier that was also available as a Coupe which we didn't get.

[New POD]

7 hours ago, Muniphobia said:

I knew about the Chevolet Monza...

Which obviously is a Mk2 Cavalier that was also available as a Coupe which we didn't get.

The J type. A real international superstar.  Also see Opel Ascona C, Pontiac Sunbird, Holden Camira, Buick Skyhawk, Cadillac Cimmaron, Isuzu Aska, and Even the Toyota Cavalier. 

Mostly similar but front end styling usually different. 

 

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

At one time my addiction to mk2 cavaliers meant I was obsessed by them.  Not so much now. 

[High Jetter]

I may have misheard, but believe there's a new Cupra Gaviscon on sale

[Metal Guru]

6 hours ago, High Jetter said:

I may have misheard, but believe there's a new Cupra Gaviscon on sale

Tavascan. Like an ID4.

[Supernaut]

Whenever I see one I'll be calling it a Gaviscon now, though!

[Madman Of The People]

On 30/12/2024 at 17:22, bunglebus said:

Oh gosh, it's a Dodge Caravan rebranded as a Volkswagen, and given the anagram name of Routan

The TV ads for this heap featured model/actress Brooke Shields waffling on and on about “German Engineering.”

What German engineering?  It’s a fecking Chrysler!

I think they sold around a dozen or so in total!

[Timewaster]

19 hours ago, Metal Guru said:

Tavascan. Like an ID4.

I only discovered this weekend that the new electric Ford Explorer is actually a VW underneath.

 

[sheffcortinacentre]

Did you discover that they & the crapi are overflowing the compounds due to buyer apathy 

[catsinthewelder]

I'm not surprised, people buy electric cars because;

A. They care about the environment

So don't want an SUV

B. They are excited by new technology

So want something that feels fresh, those not put off by the dickhead in charge might buy a Tesla.  Others might buy one of the new Chinese brands or something that looks interesting from Citroen or the Koreans or pretty much anything that isn't a Ford or Vauxhall.

C. They want lower running costs 

I can't see an expensive Ford SUV winning this either.

D.  They want to look flash.

Aside from the Mustang, they aren't buying a Ford are they?

What Ford need to chase are the loyal customers who've been buying Fords for years.  My parents have a Focus and a Fiesta.  About 65% of cars I remember my dad buying are Fords. ( I can't remember my grandad owning anything else ).  I can't see him buying an SUV but , much like me I can see him getting something electric next time.

 

 

 

 

[GeordieInExile]

I still don't understand why Ford scrapped the Fiesta entirely instead of replacing it with a new electric model. Not everyone wants an 'SUV'. A small car suits some people's needs and tastes just fine, and Ford has completely abandoned those people - as you say, some of whom will have been buying Fords for decades.

[artdjones]

23 hours ago, Supernaut said:

Whenever I see one I'll be calling it a Gaviscon now, though!

No, inappropriate, Gaviscon is supposed to stop you feeling bilious.

[wuvvum]

This was a new one on me.  Chevrolet Aveo RS turbo.

[adw1977]

3 hours ago, GeordieInExile said:

I still don't understand why Ford scrapped the Fiesta entirely instead of replacing it with a new electric model. Not everyone wants an 'SUV'. A small car suits some people's needs and tastes just fine, and Ford has completely abandoned those people - as you say, some of whom will have been buying Fords for decades.

Vauxhall offer electric Corsas and Astras.  Ford are about to discontinue the Focus as well. 

[Metal Guru]

4 hours ago, adw1977 said:

Vauxhall offer electric Corsas and Astras.  Ford are about to discontinue the Focus as well. 

Isn’t it purely the fact that it’s easier to pack the batteries in underfloor in an SUV design?

[Remspoor]

On 16/03/2023 at 18:00, Remspoor said:

Canoo. Made in the USA various bodies styles which are powered by electrickery. These are life style vehicles evidently.

https://www.canoo.com/

Update to the above. Now being tested with the Royal Mail. This could be Hampshire Doest border.

 

[lesapandre]

Any ideas? Fiat based?