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The Forgotten Cars Thread
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Every time I look at that reg plate I see the "MG Anus".
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Speaking of rebadges, I forgot about the Suzuki Forenza. Which I believe is a rebadged Chevrolet/Daewoo Lacetti.
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Buick Reatta
Produced between 1988 and 1991, just over 20,000 units were sold in it's short 4 year life span. While the shape and name may give the impression of a Miata wannabe, it was more geared towards being a personal luxury coupe than a sports car. One unique feature was the fact that the Reatta was hand-built in a special assembly plant in Michigan; robotic platforms would carry each car to a number of stations wherein workers trained for specific tasks would assemble their part, and then send it to the next station. A goal of 20,000 cars per year was set by the sales team, however yearly production peaked at 8,500 units in 1990, likely due to the introduction of the convertible model. Power came via the familiar 3800 V6, putting down 170 horses to the front wheels backed by a four speed auto. A confused marketing strategy was likely a factor in the slow sales. There were comparisons with the BMW 325i, how some ads portrayed the Reatta as a sports car when it wasn't, and most of all not convincing those looking at a new Buick why they shouldn't buy a Riviera instead. In fact, the Reatta is essentially a two-seater Riviera that's more expensive and to most prospective buyers less usable. The price also put it in a weird spot, being a bit expensive for a Buick, and seen as a cheap knock-off by Cadillac and other luxury car buyers. In the end, the Reatta stands as an odd curiosity, and quiet bookend to an interesting era of experimentation from Buick.
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When people talk about front engined Porsche's, I always hear "Oh yeah! I forgot about the 968!" I remember the used car manager back at my old work had one that he would take to the track.
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The Bertone Pickster, I originally learned of it from the "Supercar Street Challenge" racing game. Though, I forgot about it since I haven't touched that game in years.
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Never really see the original Infinti FX's. I've also kind of had a guilty pleasure of kind of liking them despite being a crossover. Always been curious about the V8 models. I never hear much about them, but man are they loud when you hear them on the street.
Got reminded of it's existence with Matt Farah's new video.
Got reminded of it's existence with Matt Farah's new video.
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My mum was going to replace her old 1992 Toyota for one of these back in 2008 or so but she didn't and by 2011, she sadly had some eye problems that made her stop driving to this very day.
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There's one coming to Monterey California for bonhams auctionMaserati Shamal. 3.2L TTV8
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23977/lot/80/?category=list&length=10&page=8
Toyota Camry EU Spec, i wonder how popular the Camry used to be in Europe? Considering i don't remember seeing one at all when i traveled to Europe last year. In fact i have seen a US imported Honda Accord with NJ Plate on it. I just happened to remembered this car when i made a post regarding the Supra in Europe.
Camry XV10
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Camry XV10
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This may just be relevant to the New England area, but I almost never see the first generation Lexus GS300/Toyota Aristo. It's either the 2nd generation or 3rd generation you see more of.
Probably doesn't help having nearly forgettable styling.
Probably doesn't help having nearly forgettable styling.
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Yeah, these fell off, once the design changed and the IS300 came out.This may just be relevant to the New England area, but I almost never see the first generation Lexus GS300/Toyota Aristo. It's either the 2nd generation or 3rd generation you see more of.
Probably doesn't help having nearly forgettable styling.
Same here, although I saw one for sale some time before but that's about it.This may just be relevant to the New England area, but I almost never see the first generation Lexus GS300/Toyota Aristo. It's either the 2nd generation or 3rd generation you see more of.
Probably doesn't help having nearly forgettable styling.
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Buick Roadmaster and Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser from the 90''s.
While the Caprice of that generation are still here and there, those above two probably doesn't even exist anymore over here.
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The Custom Cruiser is actually much more uncommon than you would think; it was only sold for two model years (1991-1992), only came in wagon form (unlike it's relatives, the Caprice and Roadmaster), and barely over 10,000 were built. There really aren't much differences between the Custom Cruiser and the Roadmaster Estate other than badging, grille, and coolr and wheel choices.
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I can assume that the Lexus IS350C is much more common in warmer states/countries. But I barely ever see them around.
I remember seeing some of these around but i don't remember seeing these anywhere lately.I can assume that the Lexus IS350C is much more common in warmer states/countries. But I barely ever see them around.
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