Autoshite still built/recently built list

[Tayne]

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[KruJoe]

Dear Sir Scammrr,Thank you for your kind offer, you are a kind and sincere man, I can tell. However, I would like seven saloons, seven estates (diesel), and seven pick-ups... can you supply pickups? I would like one of each for each day of the week. Can you supply them for me in the seven colours of the rainbow? I am prepared to reimburse you for your trouble, and very handsomely. Some would say I have more money than sense, but you seem very trustworthy and helpful. Is $40,000 a fair price for you for the cars? And maybe $10,000 for the special paint and your troubles, so feel free to debit $50,000 from my account : s/c. 30/10/80, a/c number. 6759403. I hope this is enough, if not, please take what you require and drop me a line, it will be no problem. I look forward to hearing from you sometime soon with a date for delivery.I can't wait!Sincerely, your friendK.Joe

[UglyAmerican]

I received this 419 email scam a few years ago:

 

DEAR SIR.

 

I am HAJIYA MARYAM ABACHA, I am managing director of the modern Nigeria

MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA, LTD. l am contacting you in view of the fact

that we will be of great assistance to each other likeness developing a

cordial relationship.

 

I am very proud to inform you that the MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA, LTD. is

now re-entering production of W123 MERCEDES-BENZ series. W123

MERCEDES-BENZ is very reliable, proven sedan design that offers a lot of

advantages to the newer designs on African roads. W123 is the old body

style that predates the V-boot Mercedes of Europe that were made from

late 1980s.

 

We currently have within our reach the sum of THIRTY FIVE MILLION US

Dollars (US$35,000,000.00) which we intend to use for late investment,

and to set up import/export business specifically in your country.

Production of W123 MERCEDES-BENZ is already been planned starting in

2004 and apart from the sum mentioned above we have done a lot of

research and also receive help from MERCEDES-BENZ, STUTTGART (GERMANY)

which was given to us in a bit low-key approach as the number of W123

MERCEDES-BENZ car finished in Nigeria will certainly be low and not

satisfy every customer’s needs.

 

However, we also stay in contact to a Russian Firm on behalf of our

countries multi-billion dollars Ajaokuta Steel Plant Project which will

help the production of the Proud Nigerian MERCEDES-BENZ W123.

 

The Russian Partners returned my husband’s share of USD$35,000,000.00

after the death of my husband and lodged in my husband’s car supplier

company of which l am director right now, the new Civilian Government

have intensified their probe on my husband’s other financial and oil

company. In view of these, we are now finally able to start production

of W123 series MERCEDES-BENZ as follows, and would like to invite you

for asking more information material, or place your order now to be one

of the first to enjoy this Proud new Automobile.

 

W123-SERIES PRODUCTION PLAN

 

W123-MODEL: 240 SEDAN

this is base model with 4-cylinder 8-valve 2.4 litre Engine. The engine

is very reliable design from Toyota/Hindustan which will be of perfect

power for the W123-series MERCEDES-BENZ. Power output is 94HP-DIN and

car will be equipped with 6-speed gear box of W210 which we were able to

source in big number from MERCEDES-BENZ STUTTGART. This exiting project

of cooperation between TOYOTA and MERCEDES-BENZ and gives you the very

best in quality from JAPAN AND GERMANY THE TWO LEADING CAR MANUFACTURERS

IN THE WORLD!!

 

THIS ALL IS NOW PRODUCED IN NIGERIA – ORDER NOW !!

 

choose model 240-SEDAN:

base

USD 8.490,–

w/bi-fuel installation gas/petrol

USD 9.232,–

w/aircondition system TOYOTA

USD 8.832,–

w/aircondition system TOYOTA and bi-fuel installation gas/petrol

USW 9.522,–

 

Due to the current situation in the country concerning government

attitude towards my family, and production facilities in LAGOS/NIGERIA,

we encourage you to place order NOW to be able to get one of these

fascinating classic MERCEDES-BENZ cars brought to you with NIGERIAN

CRAFTSMANSHIP. If you order now I can assure you to receive 30% low

price. In order to do this please send ORDER NOW ON TELEPHONE, the

number given below in this letter.

 

We propose you to pay in advance as follows: a percentage of 30% of the

total sum to you for the expected service and assistance, 10% for

offsetting minor expenses incurred in the course of this transaction.

Your urgent response is highly needed as to be on the top line to get

first production cars MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA.

 

All correspondence must be by the email address and / or phone number

below.

 

l have decided that this transaction be kept in utmost secrecy, remember

to include your private Telephone or fax number for easy communication.

 

TO PLACE ORDER NOW FOR BRAND-NEW W123 MERCEDES-BENZ CAR PLEASE CONTACT

 

MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA LTD.

 

Addo Kaloma

HELP STUFF SENIOR MANAGER FOR SALE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

 

on his telephone number:

+234-8033-053799.

email:

 

Best Regards.

 

DR. (HAJIYA) MARYAM ABACHA.

MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA LTD. © 2002 NOVEMBER

[Split_Pin]

 

Reminds me of what MAtra did with the Simca 1100 to get the Rancho. Absolutely love it.

 

I'm surprised no-one has mentioned the venerable VAZ 2105 and similar 2107:

 

 

Still faithful to the original Zhiguli concept and listed on the AvtoVAZ website!

 

The Samara is still available too

 

And the Gaz 3102 Volga:

 

 

The same basic design as the GAZ 24 of 1968, still made today. Sadly its production is due to end this year though.

[Mr H Sceptre]

I received this 419 email scam a few years ago:

 

DEAR SIR.

 

I am HAJIYA MARYAM ABACHA, I am managing director of the modern Nigeria

MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA, LTD. l am contacting you in view of the fact

that we will be of great assistance to each other likeness developing a

cordial relationship.

 

I am very proud to inform you that the MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA, LTD. is

now re-entering production of W123 MERCEDES-BENZ series. W123

MERCEDES-BENZ is very reliable, proven sedan design that offers a lot of

advantages to the newer designs on African roads. W123 is the old body

style that predates the V-boot Mercedes of Europe that were made from

late 1980s.

 

We currently have within our reach the sum of THIRTY FIVE MILLION US

Dollars (US$35,000,000.00) which we intend to use for late investment,

and to set up import/export business specifically in your country.

Production of W123 MERCEDES-BENZ is already been planned starting in

2004 and apart from the sum mentioned above we have done a lot of

research and also receive help from MERCEDES-BENZ, STUTTGART (GERMANY)

which was given to us in a bit low-key approach as the number of W123

MERCEDES-BENZ car finished in Nigeria will certainly be low and not

satisfy every customer’s needs.

 

However, we also stay in contact to a Russian Firm on behalf of our

countries multi-billion dollars Ajaokuta Steel Plant Project which will

help the production of the Proud Nigerian MERCEDES-BENZ W123.

 

The Russian Partners returned my husband’s share of USD$35,000,000.00

after the death of my husband and lodged in my husband’s car supplier

company of which l am director right now, the new Civilian Government

have intensified their probe on my husband’s other financial and oil

company. In view of these, we are now finally able to start production

of W123 series MERCEDES-BENZ as follows, and would like to invite you

for asking more information material, or place your order now to be one

of the first to enjoy this Proud new Automobile.

 

W123-SERIES PRODUCTION PLAN

 

W123-MODEL: 240 SEDAN

this is base model with 4-cylinder 8-valve 2.4 litre Engine. The engine

is very reliable design from Toyota/Hindustan which will be of perfect

power for the W123-series MERCEDES-BENZ. Power output is 94HP-DIN and

car will be equipped with 6-speed gear box of W210 which we were able to

source in big number from MERCEDES-BENZ STUTTGART. This exiting project

of cooperation between TOYOTA and MERCEDES-BENZ and gives you the very

best in quality from JAPAN AND GERMANY THE TWO LEADING CAR MANUFACTURERS

IN THE WORLD!!

 

THIS ALL IS NOW PRODUCED IN NIGERIA – ORDER NOW !!

 

choose model 240-SEDAN:

base

USD 8.490,–

w/bi-fuel installation gas/petrol

USD 9.232,–

w/aircondition system TOYOTA

USD 8.832,–

w/aircondition system TOYOTA and bi-fuel installation gas/petrol

USW 9.522,–

 

Due to the current situation in the country concerning government

attitude towards my family, and production facilities in LAGOS/NIGERIA,

we encourage you to place order NOW to be able to get one of these

fascinating classic MERCEDES-BENZ cars brought to you with NIGERIAN

CRAFTSMANSHIP. If you order now I can assure you to receive 30% low

price. In order to do this please send ORDER NOW ON TELEPHONE, the

number given below in this letter.

 

We propose you to pay in advance as follows: a percentage of 30% of the

total sum to you for the expected service and assistance, 10% for

offsetting minor expenses incurred in the course of this transaction.

Your urgent response is highly needed as to be on the top line to get

first production cars MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA.

 

All correspondence must be by the email address and / or phone number

below.

 

l have decided that this transaction be kept in utmost secrecy, remember

to include your private Telephone or fax number for easy communication.

 

TO PLACE ORDER NOW FOR BRAND-NEW W123 MERCEDES-BENZ CAR PLEASE CONTACT

 

MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA LTD.

 

Addo Kaloma

HELP STUFF SENIOR MANAGER FOR SALE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

 

on his telephone number:

+234-8033-053799.

email:

 

Best Regards.

 

DR. (HAJIYA) MARYAM ABACHA.

MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA LTD. © 2002 NOVEMBER

LOLZORZZZZZZZZ

[STUNO]

I received this 419 email scam a few years ago:

 

DEAR SIR.

 

I am HAJIYA MARYAM ABACHA, I am managing director of the modern Nigeria

MERCEDES-BENZ OF NIGERIA, LTD.

 

 

This man got one and very useful it is too!

[j-j]

Or of course there's the Hillman Hunter built in Iran as a Peykan, but only the pick up now

^WANT^ including the mad number plate

[seth]

Don't recall seeing a photo of that pick up on wires before. Tis lovely! Nice find Bo11ox

[AnthonyG]

To cheer up Billy up here's some old Vauxhalls:

 

Corsa B - the Chevrolet Classic in Brazil

 

http://www.chevrolet.com.br/veiculos/ca ... ndex.shtml

 

Corsa C - the Chevrolet Corsa

 

http://www.chevrolet.com.br/veiculos/ca ... ndex.shtml

 

The Astra Mk4 - the Chevrolet Astra

 

http://www.chevrolet.com.br/veiculos/ca ... ndex.shtml

 

The Astra Mk5 - the Chevrolet Vectra GT!

 

http://www.chevrolet.com.br/veiculos/ca ... ndex.shtml

 

and the Astra Mk5 saloon, a Belmont for the 21st century:

 

http://www.chevrolet.com.br/veiculos/ca ... ndex.shtml

 

There's also a Omega which is a rebadged Holden Commodore, and a Montana, which is a Corsa C pickup:

 

http://www.chevrolet.com.br/veiculos/pi ... ndex.shtml

[Volksy]

was the Omega badged as a Cadillac at one point?Currentlly on the M4 so can't find a pic....

[Justin Case]

The Mark 1 VW Golf is still being made in South Africa as the Citigolf:

[AnthonyG]

The Mark 1 VW Golf is still being made in South Africa as the Citigolf:

Not any more - it stopped production at the end of last year.

[AnthonyG]

was the Omega badged as a Cadillac at one point?Currentlly on the M4 so can't find a pic....

Cadillac Catera, not the most successful vehicle Caddy ever sold....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Catera

[vicsmith]

Toyota are still selling the proper old boxy Crocodile Dundee Land Cruiser in a lot of developing countries, it`s got some mad Orange and Yellow decals on it, it looks tremendous!My internet keeps getting shot down so it`d be a right pain for me to supply a pic, but if you start on Toyota`s world site and pick a few likely-sounding countries you`ll soon see it.

[Justin Case]

The Mark 1 VW Golf is still being made in South Africa as the Citigolf:

Not any more - it stopped production at the end of last year.

Interesting, it's still on the VW.SA website so perhaps we need a sub-division for 'still on sale even though they've stopped making them' in which case there may even be some Rovers still lurking around

[Guest greenvanman]

Meanwhile, on two wheels, the Honda Fusion/Helix. Introduced 1986, still available in Japan to this day

 

 

Here's the one I just bought for £35

 

[barrett]

wow, bet you can't wait to get on that and pull some hot leather-clad Japanese girls eh?

[AXrescuer]

The Ford Mondeo. How can a car as depressingly wank as that still be in production?

Maybe cos they are actually rather good.

[AXrescuer]

Meanwhile, on two wheels, the Honda Fusion/Helix. Introduced 1986, still available in Japan to this day

 

 

Here's the one I just bought for £35

 

Did you get any change?

[Guest greenvanman]

Did you get any change?

Don't judge a book by it's cover. That thing runs like a Swiss watch & a decent spare engine for one of these goes for about £150. The only mechanical fault I can find is a seized rear brake. As you've already noticed it's not pretty but that's what 20 years of London traffic does for you. So I've got a nice big pile of useful spares or if I come across some cheap bodywork I could put it back on the road.

 

Oh, while I'm on how about the Honda Super Cub. 60 million sold, 50 years in production blah blah blah... anyway here's the rather lovely 50th anniversary limited edition model