Cars you didn't know existed until very recently.

[Supernaut]

First I knew of this. It looks good actually, but they probably should brand it as something else. I really can't see the local blokey tradesman choosing a Fiat over a Hilux/Navara/L200/Amarok

It's just a badge-engineered L200.

 

As you suggested, local tradesmen will still probably buy the L200 unless the Fiat one is noticeably cheaper, or has some other useful unique feature.

 

I can see it being a roaring sales success*.

[noseypoke]

For the  bewildered guy who loves driving

[andrew e]

It's just a badge-engineered L200.As you suggested, local tradesmen will still probably buy the L200 unless the Fiat one is noticeably cheaper, or has some other useful unique feature.I can see it being a roaring sales success*.

It will sell. If you fancy a pick up and run a fleet of Ducatos, you might just buy. If you buy a fleet of new Ducatos you might get a cracking incentive.

[Negative Creep]

It's just a badge-engineered L200.

 

As you suggested, local tradesmen will still probably buy the L200 unless the Fiat one is noticeably cheaper, or has some other useful unique feature.

 

I can see it being a roaring sales success*.

 

 

They should call it the Roid Rage edition to entice the L200's target demographic

[vulgalour]

Talking to a friend in America about Cavaliers, except he meant one of these.

 

[chaseracer]

Fiat in new car * not based on 500 shock !

 

They should call it the Roid Rage edition to entice the L200's target demographic

 

 

I predict a swift marketing-related rename to 500XXXL...

[quicksilver]

Talking to a friend in America about Cavaliers, except he meant one of these.

 

Not sure why anyone would ever bother importing a Chevy Cavalier but there's a green one knocking about round here. Typical bland septic rental car fodder but I think it is a distant relative of the Vauxhall Cavalier, the embarrasing American second cousin twice removed who is seen once in a blue moon perhaps.

 

ETA: weren't these also sold in Japan as the Toyota Cavalier under some weird joint venture, or did I imagine that?

[JohnDeere]

I never knew there was a Ford Montego - until just now in the hotel parking garage.

 

This f-ugly Mercury looks like it's a badge engineered Ford Five Hundred which had a short-lived career from 2005-07.

 

 

[sheffcortinacentre]

there was a mercury montego in the 60's-70's

[Supernaut]

Not sure why anyone would ever bother importing a Chevy Cavalier but there's a green one knocking about round here. Typical bland septic rental car fodder but I think it is a distant relative of the Vauxhall Cavalier, the embarrasing American second cousin twice removed who is seen once in a blue moon perhaps.

 

ETA: weren't these also sold in Japan as the Toyota Cavalier under some weird joint venture, or did I imagine that?

Yep, you could get a Toyota Cavalier. In RHD too.

 

[cort1977]

Was that Toyota part of the lunatic Button plan to save* Australian manufacturing?   Could also get a Toyota Lexcen which was the Commodore that looked like a Senator badged as a Toyota.

 

Just seen this: http://jalopnik.com/for-2-500-would-you-fly-with-this-1989-eagle-premier-1774106005

 

Eagle Premier, re-bodied Renner 25 made in Canada.   Quite like it actually.

[bub2006]

On the subject of different named cars I'm sure I seen a Toyota. Corsa in derby a year or so back

[Mr Bump]

Not sure if I should leave this here or in the fugly thread. It seems that not happy enough bastardising Micras into Psuedo Jaguars, Mitsuoka have built a whole model range up doing the same thing. http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/lineup

 

[chaseracer]

^ HOLY FUCK, MY EYES...!!

[Negative Creep]

Still looks nicer than the current Bentley range

[Bucketeer]

On the subject of different named cars I'm sure I seen a Toyota. Corsa in derby a year or so back

 

Like this?

 

[11001010]

Hino Contessa 1300S.

 

 

[Ghosty]

Fiat seem pretty keen on getting the Japanese to help them out - look at the new 124 Spider coming out - MX5 platform, but with Fiat engine and styling...

[chaseracer]

^^ Has that Contessa got the engine in the back?

[flat4alfa]

That it be.

[STUNO]

Hino, former assemblers of Renault in Japan, decided to make their own cars.

They were very similar to rear-engined Renaults .

[flat4alfa]

This Buick Skylark series!

 

Where have you been, my lovely?

 

 as seen on the 'bay

[vulgalour]

So that's what happens if you make the front of a Viva pedestrian-safe.  I had always* wondered.

[RayMK]

That Skylark has managed to retain a nice unbroken line to the side rubbing strips.  Most cars with them have bits carved out so that opening the doors does not cause the strips to foul near the hinge end and as a result look untidy.   I cannot see any other feature worthy of praise.

[Matt]

I cannot see any other feature worthy of praise.

 

It looks like they designed a completely unnoteworthy car and thought 'shit, we have to fix this' just for some to say 'I've got it! Lets put a bump between the headlights!'.

[vulgalour]

Looks  a bit like a DAF.

 

I have no point of reference for the rear.

 

It's a Ford Anglia Torino.  Bit of an odd one this, it's  car I do know about but keep forgetting and being reminded of, like tonight, entirely randomly.  So I'm sticking it in here because I keep rediscovering it as though it's an entirely new car to me.

[RayMK]

 

The Isuzu Piazza. It was it launched in 1980, so it must have been the very first car which didn't have an A-pillar visible to the outside, instead having the front door frame brought right next to the windshield. DeLoreans and 3rd gen Accords used that structure, as did E36 BMWs, but it seems that carmakers have abandoned that idea now. Honda went back to visible A-pillars in 1990 and so did BMW with the E46. Too much wind noise?

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Possibly, though crash testing is the more likely reason.  BMWs are still quite good regarding slim pillars - perhaps they use high strength materials and/or put more effort into their design than the competition in general who appear to need girder sized pillars fashioned from recycled bean cans.

[17-Coffees]

GOONA...

 

No, not THAT type...the 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna! 

 

 

Found that while browsing for for classic US Shite. Did not disappoint. 

 

Link for ad here.

[Lacquer Peel]

[vulgalour]

Could that Laguna be to do with the Laguna Seca raceway?