You learn something new... - Cars you didn't know existed, until now!

[Rage Racer]

Nissan Altima Coupe. Never knew it until I played CSR Racing.

I know it was available in the US only, but it's still strange that I've never seen it in my area (even a gray import). I see some USDM Japanese coupes, like Mitsubishi Eclipse (USDM version), Honda Accord Coupe, Ford Probe (which is 60% Mazda MX-6), Eagle Talon, etc.

But Altima Coupe... I can't even find a photo of one in RF. It's sweet (apparently not worse than an Eclipse or a Celica), and the version with a VQ35DE 3.5 L V6 engine (270 hp) is just sweet. What, Russian gray car dealers don't know this car, too? This can't be.

 

[Slash]

I was going to say, I've seen them all over the place.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Yup, I have a friend that owns an Altima Coupe, it's not a half bad looking car and I find it a great alternative to the Ford Fusion.

 

[Badasp5.0]

Those cars amuse me its like a quasi G37 coupe.

 

[Slash]

Yup, I have a friend that owns an Altima Coupe, it's not a half bad looking car and I find it a great alternative to the Ford Fusion.

I didn't realize there was anything other than the coupe until he posted that.

 

[D.Kadettdriver]

Recently, I found out that an Indian company called Sipani saw chance to somehow evolve the Reliant Kitten into a five door hatchback:

Later on, it became available with a 20 hp diesel engine.

I must say I am really interested in all those obscure brands/models, so absolutely loving this thread! Some more oddballs:

Grancar Futura (a Brasilian Renault Espace copy)

Monteverdi Macho (a large hatchback using Ford Granada parts, never went into production)

Toyota Monteverdi Super-Ace (luxurious version of the Hiace)

AMC Borgward Isabella (basically a rebadged Hornet, only sold in Germany in very small numbers)

Tommykaira M19 & M30E (Tommykaira originally was a tuner of Mercedes-Benz models, and the M19 was their first project)

Hyundai Stellar Wagon (was only available in South-Korea, I believe)

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Silver Slipper (one-off with unique v6 engine, built in 1912)

Early (1978) Renault R9 design proposals.

Edit: just added some more oddities...

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

-> That Grancar Futura looks pretty damn good for an Espace copy! It looks way superior compared to the Xerox-copies from China today!

 

[BerettaGTZ]

How about a 32 valve v8,AWD,Beretta. AKA the Feretta

http://autosofinterest.com/2012/05/28/1987-chevrolet-feretta-concept/

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

I honestly only recently learned about this Alpina B6's existance.
I just don't know much about Alpina other than the fact they modfiy BMWs.

 

[Cano]

How about a 32 valve v8,AWD Beretta. AKA the Feretta

http://autosofinterest.com/2012/05/28/1987-chevrolet-feretta-concept/

This thing is awesome.

 

[Slash]

How about a 32 valve v8,AWD Beretta. AKA the Feretta

http://autosofinterest.com/2012/05/28/1987-chevrolet-feretta-concept/

It was FWD not AWD.

 

[BerettaGTZ]

It was FWD not AWD.

Whoops! I didn't realize that.

 

[D.Kadettdriver]

-> That Grancar Futura looks pretty damn good for an Espace copy! It looks way superior compared to the Xerox-copies from China today!

I agree, most copies of well known models just look like a cheap rip off, but overall this one doesn't look bad imo. Build quality seemed to be ok as well.

Some more weird stuff:

SH7181 (MPV developed by Shanghai Auto)

Hongqi CH750F (Dodge 600 built in China)

Nyayo Pioneer (a Kenyan governement project: designing an affordable car. Five different prototypes were built)

Rapport Ritz (modified Honda Accord)

Ford Mustang Country Squire (Dutch estate conversion)

Spiess TC 522 (a 1992 German supercar, allegedly capable of doing 211 mph)

Mercedes-Benz 190E Schulz City (a W201 turned into a hatchback)

They did a convertible version too...

 

[TheCracker]

Spiess TC 522 (a 1992 German supercar, allegedly capable of doing 211 mph)

*sighs* "I hate going 211mph. It's sooooo depressing"

 

[Clark]

The Merc hatch looks great, and perfectly 80's.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Pontiac Beaumont. Basically a Canada only Pontiac Chevelle. Cool!

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/01/10/17/51/1969_pontiac_beaumont-pic-15218.jpeg

 

[The Stig Farmer]

Ford Mustang Country Squire (Dutch estate conversion)

 

[ilikewaffles11]

So, need help identifying a car again. Is this a Lotus kit car, is this a Donkervoort D8?

 

[RocZX]

So, need help identifying a car again. Is this a Lotus kit car, is this a Donkervoort D8?

It's a Lotus 7 replica but it's not a Donkervoort. It's a Superformance S1.

 

[ilikewaffles11]

Thanks!

 

[xXKingJoshXx]

1989 Chrysler Voyager III

This:

Turns into this:

And the interior:

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Was it made by Top Gear? I can imagine them creating this contraption

 

[xXKingJoshXx]

While it does look pretty stupid, it is actually pretty clever. It's an economy car and minivan in one that can be separated when you just want the economy part.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Ah, I remember reading about the Voyeger III concept once in a car book I looked at when I was little.

Anyway, I just learned about the Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, I kinda want to know more about it.

Mitsubishi #2 I've learned about: the Eclipse Ralliart, the apparently had 400hp and there was only 1 made.

 

[niky]

How about a 32 valve v8,AWD,Beretta. AKA the Feretta

http://autosofinterest.com/2012/05/28/1987-chevrolet-feretta-concept/

They should have built it. Fascinating...

And to commemorate great engines in ecoboxes, I give you a V6 Sentra:

Anyway, I just learned about the Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, I kinda want to know more about it.

Mad. Three-door homologation special built for the Dakar Rally. 3.5 liter V6 with variable valve timing and "276" horsepower, sports suspension and underbody armor as stock. No-nonsense cars, very prized around here... much more so than Lancer Evolutions, actually... since they're pretty rare.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Eclipse Ralliart looks amazing! I wish they didn't stop making the Eclipse. The last generation was so good looking.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Mad. Three-door homologation special built for the Dakar Rally. 3.5 liter V6 with variable valve timing and "276" horsepower, sports suspension and underbody armor as stock. No-nonsense cars, very prized around here... much more so than Lancer Evolutions, actually... since they're pretty rare.

That sounds awesome!

Also, I just heard of the new Viper GT Package

 

[Cano]

That color is absolutely mind-boggling.

 

[Slash]

Looks like a hot wheels car.

Interesting for sure.

 

[MoLiEG]

I knew about this a year or so ago but forgot about it..

The 1971 Shelby Maverick.

Yes, you read that right.

Built only in Mexico, only 300 were built, all of them V8 cars. 100 of them were beefed up 302's (5.0), the other 200 were 302 horsepower 351W V8's.

My dad had a Maverick Love it!!!