Cars you never knew existed

[svensktoppen]

Who knows It's marketing at the end of the day, lol.

I don't think RS is going any time soon, they are still running the show for racing, rallying, etc.

But they are certainly trying to raise the profile of the Alpine brand. At the moment, Alpine is basically the one car.

 

[Crow555]

"Renault Sport has changed its name to Alpine | Top Gear" Renault Sport has changed its name to Alpine

Found it. I think it would be nice to say you have an Alpine Megane instead of a Renault one, but as you say, it's merely marketing.

 

[vw1500]

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Thought I'd seen all the VW's until today!

The Gol, they look really well modded.
Check some of the other mad incarnations of the vw1500 etc in Brazil

 

[K55]

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Isuzu Gemini...

Could also go into the Sniff thread to be fair.

 

[vw1500]

I remember a small number of Geminins here in the late 80s, but they were diesel, a driving instructor used one, haven't seen one like that before!!

 

[mikey]

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Isuzu Gemini...

Could also go into the Sniff thread to be fair.

Only saw one Gemini in the flesh in Sligo back in the 90s. I think it was an import because it had a weird trim designation of ‘LJ’ instead of typical SL or GL or whatever. Funny enough I have this badge in my collection.

 

[vw1500]

A garage near me would import cars in (had all those 90s white Corolla diesels etc) I've a funny feeling they may have imported some in as the driving instructors one I remember had a square rear plate. Had black bumpers etc so basic enough spec.
Woul;d have been similar to this red one. On googling there found this pic of an earlier one....................looks like a rebadged Kadett!

 

[Rocko]

A Class Saloon

 

[svensktoppen]

The Opel Manta I know was apparently the new one ( B ), and there was an older one before that ( A ) - learn something new every day

And now there is (or might be) yet another retro EV thing based on the first one ( A ). Looks smashing I think

 

[Rocko]

If they ever build it (they won't) it would be class. RWD, manual EV.

 

[Gambit]

The Opel Manta I know was apparently the new one ( B ), and there was an older one before that ( A ) - learn something new every day

And now there is (or might be) yet another retro EV thing based on the first one ( A ). Looks smashing I think

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I'll see your ev manta and raise you an audi s1 ev

 

[svensktoppen]

They're all at it. Design seems to be the only way to stand out in EV land, all pretty much the same underneath.

So either it's a crossover with loads of screens, or get on the retro train.

Not all a bad thing though, some nice retro EV around Even it they are the same crossover with loads of screens underneath

 

[Crow555]

I glad there are some interesting EVs coming out. Most of them were dumpy crossover shaped things, just horrendous to look at.

The Cupra Born looks smart (even if it is a tarted up ID.3 and the Ioniq 5 looks like something for an 80s scifi futuristic setting. It looks class.

 

[svensktoppen]

Very true.

Don't be fooled by pictures though. They're all big cars. Even the wee Honda is massive in real life. The price of making room for enough batteries for a decent range.

The Ionic looks like a great real world EV, some clever interior packaging. The "sliding centre console" maybe a bit gimmicky but the way it creates space inside is impressive.

 

[Rocko]

The Honda e? Its tiny!

Kia EV6 GT is where it's at!

 

[AMG]

Australian Holden Barina convertible. A convertible Corsa!

Vauxhall actually sold them as well. Great work in my opinion, I'd have thought you couldn't give them away.

The Opel Manta I know was apparently the new one ( B ), and there was an older one before that ( A ) - learn something new every day

And now there is (or might be) yet another retro EV thing based on the first one ( A ). Looks smashing I think

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That is an actual 1970's Manta with a new style front end converted to EV.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Vauxhall actually sold them as well. Great work in my opinion, I'd have thought you couldn't give them away.
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That is an actual 1970's Manta with a new style front end converted to EV.

Never saw one on UK reg, I would agree though about giving them away. Not exactly easy on the eye!

 

[r16vka]

Honda logo? Spotted an auld boy parking it in ards.
Looks like someone put a civic in the wash at too high a setting

 

[svensktoppen]

Never heard of those before, learn something new every day!

Honda Logo. Apparently the replacement in Japan for the Honda City. Imported to the UK for one year only (2000-2001).

Apparently the same size and engine sizes as a Mk1 Civic.

So yes, a Civic through the washing machine would be about spot on

If you believe Wikipedia that is.

 

[TheDaniel]

I've seen a fair few over the years but usually red and one yellow... never seen blue before! Looks cool. Would love one

 

[gary1365]

Looks like a Daihatsui

 

[111gsi]

It was a stop gap car before the new Jazz came along. Funny looking wee things, my driving instructor got a blue one after the Micra I learned in.

 

[Jamie-g]

It was a stop gap car before the new Jazz came along. Funny looking wee things, my driving instructor got a blue one after the Micra I learned in.

Ivor Craig?

 

[111gsi]

Ivor Craig?

Yup

 

[svensktoppen]

It's funny how even the most random old cars bring out stories from members.

Wonder if new cars have the same connection for young people growing up now? Or are they just grey tools?