Cars you didn't know existed until very recently.

[lesapandre]

Lada Priora estate.

[MiniMinorMk3]

This must have been just before the sale to ovloV

[D.E]

1 hour ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

This must have been just before the sale to ovloV

Yes - the P900 project would have been introduced as the Daf 77 in 1975, but when Volvo took over the introduction was delayed for a bit, some modifications were made, and the end result was the 300 series we are all probably familiar with! Some older prototypes:

[artdjones]

1 hour ago, D.E said:

Yes - the P900 project would have been introduced as the Daf 77 in 1975, but when Volvo took over the introduction was delayed for a bit, some modifications were made, and the end result was the 300 series we are all probably familiar with! Some older prototypes:

You could still get the Variomatic for a long time on the 343. I drove one once, as it was lhd and had to be started on petrol, then switched over to lpg, so that particular car was an acquired taste. 

[MiniMinorMk3]

Daihatsu Leeza Spider

[MiniMinorMk3]

Horch P240 Sachsenring Repräsentant

[bunglebus]

23 hours ago, artdjones said:

You could still get the Variomatic for a long time on the 343. I drove one once, as it was lhd and had to be started on petrol, then switched over to lpg, so that particular car was an acquired taste. 

I must deduct you one internet point for failing to mention the ability to go as fast backwards as forwards, when discussing variomatic Volvos

[artdjones]

1 minute ago, bunglebus said:

I must deduct you one internet point for failing to mention the ability to go as fast backwards as forwards, when discussing variomatic Volvos

The thing that seemed strange when I went in a family friend's 55 was the engine revs decreasing as the car continued accelerating.

[MiniMinorMk3]

14 hours ago, bunglebus said:

I must deduct you one internet point for failing to mention the ability to go as fast backwards as forwards, when discussing variomatic Volvos

That's one thing I never tested in my mothers Volvo 66. I did a lot of other silly stuff like seeing how hard it would corner and could you get the rear tyres to screech when pulling away.

14 hours ago, artdjones said:

The thing that seemed strange when I went in a family friend's 55 was the engine revs decreasing as the car continued accelerating.

Yes I can concur, when pulling away you put your foot on the accelerator, the car would move and the engine would find it's speed, then the car would still accelerate. The optimal engine speed was about 3,000 rpm. Mother had a 66 GL estate that had a small tacho in the centre console. The experience was similar to a manual car with a kind of mild clutch slip. Being a 66 it had the Renault 12 engine, so would top out at about 90mph, not something I would like to do in reverse.

Those crazy Dutch used to race them in reverse. Warning, lots of DAFs were harmed during the filming.

 

 

[Metal Guru]

On 19/04/2024 at 18:17, D.E said:

Yes - the P900 project would have been introduced as the Daf 77 in 1975, but when Volvo took over the introduction was delayed for a bit, some modifications were made, and the end result was the 300 series we are all probably familiar with! Some older prototypes:

The blue one looks like a Polo. Ned car would have sold well in Glasgow or perhaps just the most stolen.

[Adrian_pt]

This weird little thing - which I saw in Iasi, northern Romania, at the start of this month, was totally new to me: I thought it was a recent Lada but turns out it's actually a Chery Jaggi - not a 70s stripper but a dinky bug-eyed little Chinese supermini.

 

[Dyslexic Viking]

Not sure if this deserves to be called a car 

Chatenet CH26 EVO Sport GT 

[Metal Guru]

5 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said:

Not sure if this deserves to be called a car 

Chatenet CH26 EVO Sport GT 

You’d think something with EVO sport GT in the name might be something exciting.

[DavieW]

From the Cars and Lasses tread.

[MiniMinorMk3]

Moskvitch 2142 Duet

It's a shortened version of the Moskvitch 2142 Ivan Kalita

[Lord Sterling]

Not a car, but, the 1983 Steinwinter Supercargo:

I came across this via a YouTube suggestion, link:

I never knew this existed 😳 but glad I came across it. Good to see it still exists and to be fair, I think it belongs in a museum.

From what I can gather through a 2-minute "research" was in around the late 1970s, this was the brainchild of one Manfred Steinwinter. The cab was based on a low racer-type vehicle that could accommodate 3 adults and be driven around the city for example without the trailer. But due to some regulations around the early 80s the idea was shelved.

Also, if you are observant enough, you might notice what looks like a Ferrari logo on the front of the truck. Ferrari in fact had nothing to do with the truck, but the obscure car company of Steinwinter did, more about it here:

https://jalopnik.com/a-strange-little-car-company-youve-never-heard-of-has-b-1842759339

[SEATMad]

I must admit I didn’t realise Samsung made cars. This one was their first in the late 90s but apparently failed Vel Satis style. 
 

Now the Samsung motoring arm is under Nissan/Renault control and they still re badge Renault products as Samsung in South Korea. 

[Richard_FM]

20 hours ago, Lord Sterling said:

Not a car, but, the 1983 Steinwinter Supercargo:

I came across this via a YouTube suggestion, link:

I never knew this existed 😳 but glad I came across it. Good to see it still exists and to be fair, I think it belongs in a museum.

From what I can gather through a 2-minute "research" was in around the late 1970s, this was the brainchild of one Manfred Steinwinter. The cab was based on a low racer-type vehicle that could accommodate 3 adults and be driven around the city for example without the trailer. But due to some regulations around the early 80s the idea was shelved.

Also, if you are observant enough, you might notice what looks like a Ferrari logo on the front of the truck. Ferrari in fact had nothing to do with the truck, but the obscure car company of Steinwinter did, more about it here:

https://jalopnik.com/a-strange-little-car-company-youve-never-heard-of-has-b-1842759339

It wouldn't be out out of place in one of Gerry Anderson's shows!

[Three Speed]

Toyota S800. 

[MiniMinorMk3]

Peugeot 504 Dangle 4x4

[puddlethumper]

^^^^ I like that but would prefer the 505 version.

[MiniMinorMk3]

1965 Urbanina

[Metal Guru]

50 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

1965 Urbanina

Does it double up as a ticket office?

[Remspoor]

3 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

1965 Urbanina

 

[MiniMinorMk3]

37 minutes ago, Remspoor said:

 

I usually search first to see if it is already posted, but did not today. I see I liked it when posted only 47 days ago, oh well looks like I'll have to blame old age creeping now I'm in my 7th decade.

[Remspoor]

3 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

I usually search first to see if it is already posted, but did not today. I see I liked it when posted only 47 days ago, oh well looks like I'll have to blame old age creeping now I'm in my 7th decade.

Some times I see something and think that looks familiar and it is not. I had thought that I had seen this one, but surprised myself when it was I who had posted it. I too am forgetful.

[MiniMinorMk3]

Nordex NSU P6 and P10 from Uruguay

[martc]

Diesel Marinas are not unknown to us but did you know that there was a production line in Portugal producing both saloons and pick-ups from CKD kits?

[MiniMinorMk3]

They also did the Ital, but kept the Marina name

 

Also the Mini Estates built in Portugal had a single rear lift up door.

[MiniMinorMk3]

Another Brazilian oddity, the Simca Esplanada

GTX model