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I wanted one of these so badly when they came out. The rear seats reclined!
It doesn't deserve to be lumped in with the rest of the shapeless monotony in the 1980s pool, but here it is.
My project car, a 1976 Chevrolet Chevette. I'm a bit daunted by the amount of work to be done but the price was right. My goal isn't to restore it to showcar quality but to have a nicely-running conversation piece. When I repaint it, the orange color will definitely stay!
Isn't he cute? I always name my cars and I haven't decided if he'll be Charlie, Bumpy or Clyde (like the orange ghost in Pac-Man.)
Chevrolet weekend at Whiteface is here, showing off the all new #CruzeHatchback and the rest of the Chevy line up. While you're here enter to win great prizes & swag.
Restyling della Citoen DS5, tante novità per un prodotto esclusivo via ---> www.diggita.it/v.php?id=1521766
MOT expired 11th December 2024.
Car: Kia Picanto 2 Auto.
Engine: 1086cc in-line 4.
Power: 64 BHP.
Fuel: Petrol.
Gears: 4 automatic.
Body: 5 door hatchback.
Layout: Front engine, front wheel drive.
Length: 3,535 mm.
Width: 1,595 mm.
Height: 1,480 mm.
Weight: 923 kg.
Production dates: 2003 to 2011.
Assembly: Seosan, South Korea.
Year of manufacture: 2010.
Date of first registration in the UK: 28th September 2010.
Place of registration: Wimbledon / London.
Date of most recent MOT: 12th December 2023.
Mileage at last MOT: 104,841.
Date of last V5 issued: 6th December 2022.
Total number of keepers: 5.
Date taken: 1st May 2025.
Album: Carspotting 2025
The Austin Ambassador is a large family car that was introduced by Austin in March 1982. The vehicle was a heavily updated version of the Princess, an aging model that had lacked a hatchback. Only the doors and inner structure were carried over, but the wedge-shaped side profile betrayed the car's Princess origins, and it was not considered a truly new model. The Princess had been out of production for four months by the time that the Ambassador went on sale.
To some extent a competitor to smaller-engined models of the Austin Rover Group's own Rover SD1, sales were low and the model was discontinued in 1984.
Unlike the Princess, there was no six-cylinder 2.2 litre version; the Ambassador was offered only as a four-cylinder, initially with either a 1.7 litre or a 2.0 litre (single carburettor) variant in "L", "HL" and "HLS" trims. A benefit of not installing the taller E6 engine was that the bonnet could be made lower and flatter, although this meant that the wipers were now no longer concealed (unlike those of the Princess). Instead of the previous premium 2.2 litre models, there were the HLS and later Vanden Plas trim levels, both with a twin-carburettor version of the 2.0 litre engine. In 1983, the 2.0 litre HL was upgraded to also use the more powerful twin-carburettor engine. A four-speed manual gearbox (and automatic) were the only transmissions offered, with commentators citing the lack of a fifth gear (available in other BL models) for the manual transmission, as one of the car's drawbacks.
Despite prototypes being built in left-hand drive, Production versions of the Ambassador were only built in right-hand drive form and thus was not exported to continental Europe. Few remain on the road today in Britain; approximately 28 cars. This is out of 43,500 built, compared to around 225,000 for the Princess. Aside from the Ambassador's connections to the lowly repute of the Princess, commentators point out that its sedate image and driving characteristics (and low performance) also militated against its success in a market where performance and taut handling were becoming ever more important.
Some components, such as the headlights, were shared with the Morris Ital. Other minor components, including much of the interior trim, was also shared with other BL products, such as the Allegro. The interior was generally not an improvement over that of the Princess, feeling cheap and lacking a rev counter, even in the top HLS model. According to British Leyland, only the front door skins were directly shared with the Princess. The rear part of the chassis was modified to accommodate the opening hatch, and there were windows in the C-pillars which did make for an airier cabin.
The Ambassador only served as a stop-gap in the Austin range, and it was discontinued in March 1984 (after exactly two full years), with no official replacement. The gap it left in the Austin-Rover range was effectively filled by the slightly smaller Montego, and by the new generation of smaller Rovers.
The Ambassador achieved domestic sales of 43,427 in the two years which it was available. Of these 43,427, only around 28 are thought to be still on the road, with around 60 in existence.
Yes, this mega early example (Polish production commenced in October '99) really is in use as a taxi!
The Chevrolet Bolt is an innovative subcompact from GM's Apple Pie Division. It's an electric car that runs on a permanent magnet motor and generator, producing 200 horsepower, with a range of 238 miles on a single charge. While no one is going to give up their Chevy SUVs for a Bolt just yet, its size and its alternative-energy layout is clearly the wave of the future, making it the most innovative small Chevrolet since the Corvair. (The Volt is larger than either the Bolt or the Corvair.)
This picture was taken in the parking lot of the Ford Mansion of Morristown National Historical Park.
Nº44.
Saab 900S "classic" 3-door hatchback (1989).
Escala 1/43.
"Car Collection" - Ediciones Del Prado (España).
Año 1999.
More info:
miniaturasconry43.blogspot.com.es/2010/10/car-collection-...
www.foroescala43.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=469
www.micksmodelworld.com/Del%20Prado/The%20Ultimate%20Car%...
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Saab 900
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"he Saab 900 is a compact luxury automobile which was produced by Saab from 1978 until 1998 in two generations.
The first generation from 1978 to 1993 is known as the "classic" and the generation from 1994 to 1998 is known as the "new generation".
The "classic" Saab 900 was based on the Saab 99 chassis, though with a longer front end to meet U.S. frontal crash regulations.
The 900 was produced in 2- and 4-door sedan, and 3- and 5-door hatchback configurations and, from 1986, as a cabriolet (convertible) model.
There were single- and twin-Zenith carburettor, fuel-injection, and turbocharged engines, including both Full Pressure Turbo (FPT), and, in European models during the early 1990s, Light Pressure Turbos (LPT)."
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- Saab 900 "Classic" (1978-1993)
"The Saab 900 is a front-engined, front-wheel-drive compact car with a longitudinally mounted, 45-degree slanted, inline four-cylinder engine, double wishbone front suspension and beam-axle rear suspension.
It was originally introduced in May 1978, for the 1979 model year."
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- 1987 facelift
"A new grille, headlights, front sidelights and so-called "integrated" bumpers freshened the 900's look for 1987, though the sheet metal was largely unchanged. Several common parts for the 900 and 9000 were introduced for 1988 model year, including brakes and wheel hubs."
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"The 8-valve engines were phased out in 1989 and 1990, with the turbo versions having been removed in North American markets by the end of 1984; North American 900S models received the non-turbo 16-valve engine for 1986. A non-turbo 16-valve engine replaced the 8-valve FI unit in the 900i (900S in North America) as well, while the carbureted engines were dropped. "
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- Saab 900 NG (1994-1998)
"The second or 'new' generation Saab 900 (also referred to as the GM900 or NG900 among enthusiasts) was built on GM's GM2900 platform as a replacement for the "classic" first-generation Saab 900.
This all-new 900 was produced in the 1994 through 1998 model years.
In Mid 1998 it received over 1100 individual improvements (although some were actually introduced on the 1998 model 900), and was renamed the Saab 9-3 (in most markets; in the US the name change was introduced for 1999).
As the 9-3, the NG900 was produced through 2002."
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Saab 900 "Classic"
Manufacturer
Saab Automobile
Production
1978–1993 (1994)
Assembly
Trollhättan, Sweden
Arlöv, Sweden
Uusikaupunki, Finland (Valmet Automotive)
Designer
Björn Envall
Class
Entry-level luxury car/Compact executive car
Body style
2-door convertible
2-door sedan
3-door liftback (hatchback)
4-door sedan
5-door liftback (hatchback)
Layout
Longitudinal front-engine, front-wheel drive
Engine
2.0 L B I4
2.0 L B201 I4
2.0 L B202 I4
2.1 L B212 I4
Transmission
4/5-speed manual
3-speed Borg-Warner T-37 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,517 mm (99.1 in)
Length
4,685 mm (184.4 in)
4,680 mm (184.3 in) (S & Turbo)
Width
1,690 mm (66.5 in)
1,695 mm (66.7 in) (Turbo SPG Hatch)
Height
1,425 mm (56.1 in)
1,400 mm (55.1 in) (Turbo Convertible & Turbo)
1,405 mm (55.3 in) (Turbo SPG Hatchback)
Chronology
Predecessor
Saab 99
Successor
Saab 900 (NG)
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_900
More info:
www.ebay.com/motors/carsandtrucks/Saab/900/1989
www.saabcentral.com/features/saab_900/misc/900_history.php
saabmuseum.com/en/model-years/saab-classic-900-model-year...
Funilly the same bodystyle as the one recently captured by Reallyloud, and it too left Rowcliffes Vauxhall in Taunton around the same time. Fantastic to see it holds the original plates and dealer sticker. I would believe this is elderly owned, and most likely has been all its life.
98° Motor Show Brussels
Autosalon Brussel
Salon de l'Auto Bruxelles
Salon Auto - Moto - Mobility
Brussels - Belgium
January 2020
At the 1955 Geneva Show Fiat introduced the 600, a roomy 4-seat saloon manufactured in large numbers. Up to 1960, the year in which the 600 D was introduced, over 950.000 were manufactured.
In 1956 a version with a folding roof was introduced. The 600 was offered at a lower price than the Topolino and was the first rear-engined Fiat. Integral chassis body structure and all-around independent suspension were other notable details. From 1964 onwards, the 600 D was produced with front-hinged doors.
633 cc
4 In-line
22 hp
Fiat 125 Years - La Dolca Vita
Abarth 75 Years - Passione per la VelocitÃ
04/07/2024 - 01/09/2024
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
July 2024
BMW 1802 Touring
first registration: 1973/1974
cylinder: 4
cubic capacity: 1766 cc
power: 90 PS
Hatchback-models of the 02-series were launched in 1971 (based on all models except 1502 and 2002 turbo).
Only 25'827 examples were sold until 1974. After the facelift (autumn 1973 for 1974 MY, square tail lights) the Touring-production was stoped.