Cars you didn't know existed until very recently.

[vulgalour]

Which Princess.

 

The next one in the queue after the A70, I think was the A90 Atlantic.

This type of Princess.

 

For me, the Atlantic runs alongside or slightly behind (sizewise, and probably on the road too if reports on its performance are to be believed) the Somerset but ahead of the tiny A30/5 and more modestly proportioned but less glamorous Devon.

[Asimo]

I like this so much I won't apologise for putting it here as well as in the eBay thread: 

 

Chrysler Centura

 

ie a 4 litre straight-six-hemi engined Simca 1609 / Chrysler 180 with Oz-only grille.

 

[scaryoldcortina]

Oh, and I just found the A70 Hereford.  That's another Counties Austin that's completely new to me.

 

 

Fun fact - same doors as a Somerset. Looks like they kept that idea and ran with it.

[barrett]

For me, the Atlantic runs alongside or slightly behind (sizewise, and probably on the road too if reports on its performance are to be believed) the Somerset but ahead of the tiny A30/5 and more modestly proportioned but less glamorous Devon.

Atlantic was a range topper, and significantly better to drive (and much faster) than an A40 or whatnot. Based on A70 running gear for the most part and is most similar to those cars although obviously less woolly.

Although Austin built the Princess it was really a standalone model that was entirely separate from the rest of the Austin range.

[NorfolkNWeigh]

No doubt Angrydicky will be along to put us all straight, but in the meantime;

A40 Devon ( and 2 door Dorset) ran from 48-52, replaced by

A40 Somerset, which was replaced in 55 by

A40 Cambridge , which grew into A50 and A55.

 

A70 Hampshire was a bigger car with 2.2 engine 48 -50 replaced by

A70 Hereford ,same engine ,as Scaryoldcortina said same doors and similar styling used on Somerset.

 

A90 Atlantic 49-52 Coupe using bigger (2.6) version of A70 engine, quite fast for its time (90 mph) engine was used in Austin Healey 100

 

A110/125 Sheerline 47-52. Big 4.0 6 cylinder saloon and limo.

 

A120/135 Princes 47-58 . Coach built versions of Sheerline, I think, never really understood the difference between them.

 

Sorry , slow typer. Didn't realise Barrett had posted with accurate first hand info.

[quicksilver]

Seeing that Centura reminds me of another Aussie Chrysler I recently discovered. It's a long-wheelbase luxury version of the Aussie Valiant idiotically named the 'Chrysler by Chrysler': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_by_Chrysler

 

The Chrysler by Chrysler should not however be confused with the almost as stupidly named 'Chrysler's TC by Maserati': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_TC_by_Maserati. I did know about the latter from my Big Book of Septic Shite though.

[andrew e]

Audi S6 plus - an Audi S6 with a V8.

 

 

http://fourtitude.com/features/Miscellaneous_Features_16/retrospective-1996-audi-s6-plus/

[AnthonyG]

Browsing through an edition of 1981 World Cars, I was surprised to learn that in South Africa Chevrolet (Opel) would sell you a version of the Mk1 Cavalier called the Chevair. 

 

http://autoweek.com/article/classic-cars/7-chevrolet-sedans-america-never-got

 

Plus, in a random coffee table book called auto design 02 or something, I was interesting to note the existence of the Suzuki Verona. This was a version of the Chevrolet Epica sold in the US to give Suzuki dealers a competitor* to the Toyota Camry. 

 

http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/suzuki/verona-4-door-sedan

 

The success* of this car and some other badge engineered blandmobiles resulted in Suzuki's American sales company filing for bankruptcy in 2012. And they didn't even get the Kizashi! 

[Asimo]

Browsing through an edition of 1981 World Cars, I was surprised to learn that in South Africa Chevrolet (Opel) would sell you a version of the Mk1 Cavalier called the Chevair. 

 

http://autoweek.com/article/classic-cars/7-chevrolet-sedans-america-never-got

 

Sorry but like most LIST articles, this piece loses a bit of credibility when you read

" There are still plenty of these in the U.K "

referring to Firenzas, ( including HC Vivas ).

I do have half an eye open for a Chevy Epica, but just for it's straight six transverse petrolness.

[doobietoo]

Seeing that Centura reminds me of another Aussie Chrysler I recently discovered. It's a long-wheelbase luxury version of the Aussie Valiant idiotically named the 'Chrysler by Chrysler': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_by_Chrysler

 

 

 

I owned one of these in the late 80's found it in a scrapyard in Minehead...£200 iirc looked like a bloated MK3 Cortina went well with the 360 V8 though...

[sheffcortinacentre]

all HC viva's where badged firenza in south Africa.

[17-Coffees]

Looking for info on the last gen Toyota Soarer/Lexus SC430 (Dont judge me!) and came across this gem...

 

The Toyota Soarer Aerocabin:

 

Awkward rood line and massive read section that's about as long as a bonnet. Rare too with only 500 made for Japan only.

Yeah, that's something I can like. 

[timolloyd]

Found the garage where the Troll car was made - Norway's only contribution to the automotive industry AFAIK. It was an anniversary visit to Norway. Needless to say SWMBO was less than impressed...

 

First post here and I can't work out how to upload my photo, but more info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(automobile)

[mossymossy]

This Citroën was parked up near my gaff in Spain this morning. Never seen one before but liked it immensely.
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I saw my first one in Redhill early on in the year. I liked it immensely too.

[Alfamale]

Saw one of these for the first time today, a Isuzu Vehicross, on the road leading from Bolsover back to civilisation.

 

The phrase "Gopping" seems not enough some how. According to Wikipedia it's a rare beast in Japan, let alone on these shores.

[andrew e]

Found the garage where the Troll car was made - Norway's only contribution to the automotive industry AFAIK. It was an anniversary visit to Norway. Needless to say SWMBO was less than impressed...

 

First post here and I can't work out how to upload my photo, but more info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(automobile)

It's like a Scandinavian Rochdale!

[capsuleboy]

I saw this one when I looked inside my garage yesterday and I like it immensely to...

[MarvinsMom]

Saw one of these for the first time today, a Isuzu Vehicross, on the road leading from Bolsover back to civilisation.

 

The phrase "Gopping" seems not enough some how. According to Wikipedia it's a rare beast in Japan, let alone on these shores.

 

hmmm, its not rare enough.....

[barrett]

Hey Capsuleboy you gotta start a thread on that Ami man, it looks great. Does it see much use?

[Six-cylinder]

How about this one as a quiz? The question is not what it is but what is it badged as?

 

I personally photographed it in South-West Texas 2002, I have never seen another.

[Lacquer Peel]

Isuzu I-mark?

[Six-cylinder]

Isuzu I-mark?

No

[Six-cylinder]

Isuzu I-mark?

I have to say looking at the photo it looks like an Isuzu I-mark but that is not what it was badged!

[Six-cylinder]

Isuzu I-mark?

I now think you are right and somebody had just stuck a SUBARU badge on it!

 

All these years I was fooled!

[sloth]

its a buick opel by izuzu

[Lacquer Peel]

I now think you are right and somebody had just stuck a SUBARU badge on it!

 

All these years I was fooled!

Where's the Subaru badge?

[harvestman]

its a buick opel by izuzu

Echoing this.

 

Both this and the I-Mark have been LeMonized, with the I-Mark's rusty on-track career ending in a wreck.

[vulgalour]

Nissan Maxima

 

 

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/185574/quite-good-bruces-couch-potato

 

I don't recall seeing one of these before so I'm calling it new to me.  Quite like it in the way it's an understated but nicely designed Japanese saloon, especially like the rear light treatment on it.

[bub2006]

^^2.0 v6 FTW!!

[STUNO]

We got those as ex-jdm cars, but they have different styled rear lights. I had the next model again ex- jdm badged a a Cefiro and in 2.5 litre . By that time Maximas were being sold new here.

They are highly regarded .

My Cefiro was fitted with an internal air filter system to cope with 5 passengers smoking. It was fitted in the rear parcel tray and the charcoal filter was accessed through the boot. Apparently a common fitting in Japan.