Post pictures of cars that are rare where you live. I will start with some old cars that i've seen recently in Växjö, Sweden :)

Lada Samara
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lada.jpg
Opel Kapitän
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Opel.jpg
Renault 12
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Renault.jpg
Saab 95
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Saab.jpg
:cheers:

If the SAAB 95 is considered rare in sweden, it is almost non existant in other countries.

The Saab 95 is way more common than the Renault 12 (?)

Lada Samara was not an uncommon car in the 90's but now I rarely see them.

Cadillac Eldorado
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390013_2879384952740_1503535189_2901626_1505581765_n.jpg

Mini Minor Traveller
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/408935_2877107535806_1503535189_2899813_188129802_n.jpg

Fiat 500 Giardinetta
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389408_2864983992725_1503535189_2892806_1447364721_n.jpg

Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint Quadrifoglio Verde
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405161_2864964112228_1503535189_2892791_689111407_n.jpg

First time ever I see a Giardinetta Fiat 500 estate. Very funny car, seems abandoned too. Actually I saw quite a few 1960's Fiat 500 (non estate) when I visited Italy a year ago.

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1075/45865626.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/45865626.jpg/)



It's great looking car. Also enjoy the new one, but I'd rather drive a bigger car.

The Alfa Sud was a rather common car in Sweden during the 1970-80's, now they all have disipeard, because of corosion.

Italian cars in general are very rare nowadays here in Scandinavia. They don't fit into the climate and the need of swedish people who prefer bigger vehicles especially estate-waggons.

Lamborghini Gallardo
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408175_2871321031147_1503535189_2895847_1509198597_n.jpg

Porsche 928
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294811_2450301265916_1503535189_2690639_194881853_n.jpg

Chevrolet Tahoe
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392348_2870612253428_1503535189_2895392_924917188_n.jpg

Jeep Wagoneer
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/404789_2870666494784_1503535189_2895445_2111222543_n.jpg

Hindustan Ambassador
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406131_2872311255902_1503535189_2896626_52937177_n.jpg

First time ever I see a Giardinetta Fiat 500 estate. Very funny car, seems abandoned too. Actually I saw quite a few 1960's Fiat 500 (non estate) when I visited Italy a year ago.

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1075/45865626.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/45865626.jpg/)


That's not a Fiat 500, but it's a Fiat 600

Lancia Beta Montecarlo
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381017_2711766282378_1503535189_2831834_203189955_n.jpg

Fiat 500 Topolino
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381252_2711772682538_1503535189_2831840_368014544_n.jpg

Fiat 1200 Cabriolet
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/383871_2711780922744_1503535189_2831849_931721416_n.jpg

Mercedes-Benz 230 SL
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379066_2711803883318_1503535189_2831891_1223752522_n.jpg

Alfa Romeo 6C 1750
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393742_2711763722314_1503535189_2831830_1324074279_n.jpg

Lancia Beta Montecarlo
Fiat 500 Topolino
[IMG]http://a5._n.jpg

Fiat 1200 Cabriolet
[Mercedes-Benz 230 SL
[Alfa Romeo 6C 1750
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393742_2711763722314__1324074279_n.jpg

those cars you found at an exhibition ? but do you see them on your streets ?

they were in my town, parked in the parking lot of a restaurant with some old others. Sure, they belongs to people living in the sorrounding towns, just they dont use every day, they are collectors

It was the 2° Brianza Tour, they started from Monza and drove around in the surrounding towns and finished to eat in this restaurant.

Here's some rare cars that I photographed today in Växjö

Lancia Dedra
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lancia.jpg
Mazda Familia
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Mazda.jpg
Toyota Starlet
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Toyota.jpg
Volvo 480 (Even though this is a Volvo, I hardly ever see them)
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo.jpg

If the SAAB 95 is considered rare in sweden, it is almost non existant in other countries.

The Saab 95 is way more common than the Renault 12 (?)

Lada Samara was not an uncommon car in the 90's but now I rarely see them.
The Renault is a Renault 12 as you say. At first I thought it was a Renault 15.

Here's some rare cars that I photographed today in Växjö

Lancia Delta
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lancia.jpg

This is not Lancia Delta, it's Lancia Dedra SW

This is not Lancia Delta, it's Lancia Dedra SW
Ok, everybody makes mistakes, even me :lol:

^^ The front of Delta is similar, but the second series of Delta didn't exists in estate version

Here's some rare cars that I photographed today in Växjö

Lancia Dedra
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Mazda Familia
http://i1088.s/Mazda.jpg
Toyota (Not sure about what model, can it be a Tercel?)
http://i1088.cket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Toyota.jpg
Volvo 480 (Even though this is a Volvo, I hardly ever see them)
http://i1088..com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo.jpg

The Lancia is very rare, first letter "T" for this 90's car means it's imported.

Lancia had succes in sweden with the Saab-Lancia 600 in the late 70's a swedish-italian joint venture, otherwise few Lancias sold here.

Mazda 323 early 80's uncommon but no sensation, same thing with the Toyota Starlet.

The Volvo 480 was a fail, already when entering the market in the late 80's ,the car had major electrical problems. It was manufactured in the Netherlands.

here in the streets of Quezon City, Philippines, the rare cars are:

Opel Astra Club Wagon (1999-2003)

http://images03.olx.com.ph/ui/1/56/32/23315432_1.jpg

^^ Opel discontinued dealership in the country in 2003/4. But parts and services remain available.


Honda HRV (model shown is 2000)

http://kotsebook.com/scripts/data/__image.asp?q=1215201161719AM_hyuncompressed

^^ sales were just lmtd.edtns...


BMW 750i (all year models)

http://cdn.sulitstatic.com/images/2011/1017/00441597_0020091797570c188afff33aae4ab717107945f8f30827598.jpg

^^ BMW 3 series is more common since they are more affordable than 5 and 7-series.

others are:

Mitsubishi Galant 2004 & up
Nissan Teana
Nissan Murano
Ford Mustang
Toyota Alphard
Audi A6

here in the streets of Quezon City, Philippines, the rare cars are:

Opel Astra Club Wagon (1999-2003)

http://images03.olx.com.ph/ui/1/56/32/23315432_1.jpg

^^ Opel discontinued dealership in the country in 2003/4. But parts and services remain available.


A6

Interesting, is Opel considered to be an exclusive car in the phillipines?, probably jeeps and suvs are more popular there because of poor road quality in some areas.

Opel is one of the most common brands in sweden with volvo, saab, vw and audi.

In countries like UK,USA and Australia Opel is sold as Vauxhall, Cadillac Catera and Holden. Do these brands sell in the phillipines ?

Two rare cars photographed today in Växjö

Ford Granada
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Ford2.jpg
Lada Niva (I see this car quite often since it's abandoned outside an pizzeria not far from me)
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lada2.jpg

^^ Opel in Brazil is sold as Chevrolet
http://img.mundoautomotor.com/web/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Chevrolet-Vectra-GT-2011-04-620x395.jpg

Two rare cars photographed today in Växjö

Ford Cortina
http://i1088.,/Ford2.jpg
Lada Niva (I see this car quite often since it's abandoned outside an pizzeria not far from me)
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This is a Ford Granada, The cortina was the UK-verision of the old Ford Taunus. The Ford Granada is still quite common view, especially in small towns in the countryside.

The Lada Niva is not very common anymore, but in the 70's and early 80's russian cars had a rather large share of the market here.
In Finland the sales were probably the highest outside the countries behind the "iron curtain"

^^ Opel in Brazil is sold as Chevrolet
http://img,-Vectra-GT-2011-04-620x395.jpg


A few years ago, Daewoo cars were rebadged to Chevrolet, I think the brand Chevrolet really weakend by that.

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375513_2945553726918_1503535189_2943595_1073679180_n.jpg

Opel Rekord
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Opel.jpg


It's not Rekord, but one of KAD triplets, not sure if Kapitan or Admiral.


Toyota (Not sure about what model, can it be a Tercel?)
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Toyota.jpg

It's a Starlet


The folowing shot is not mine, I took it from exoticcars.pl forum. Photo taken in my city:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/Cars/dsc04816r-1.jpg

All three cars are local, but I think they fit this thread, don't they?

It's not Rekord, but one of KAD triplets, not sure if Kapitan or Admiral.



It's a Starlet


The folowing shot is not mine, I took it from exoticcars.pl forum. Photo taken in my city:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/Cars/dsc04816r-1.jpg

All three cars are local, but I think they fit this thread, don't they?

I will change the post with the Opel and it's most probably a Opel Kapitän. And the cars you posted really fits in this thread :)

Innocenti Mini 1000
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294475_2419212848725_1503535189_2666489_1110027289_n.jpg

Autobianchi A112
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/307862_2394621073946_1503535189_2648169_24323735_n.jpg

Fiat 124 Sport
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/313920_2371945827079_1503535189_2631692_1175389254_n.jpg

Fiat 124 S
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407042_2945768812295_1503535189_2943721_970873649_n.jpg

OK then, so I'll post some other rare cars. All the following shots taken by Me in Katowice.

I've allready posted this one in "strange & exotic plates" thread. Genuine australian Holden with genuine australian plates:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00732-1.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00731.jpg

Classic and very rare here in Poland Saab 900 cabrio in pair with Maserati Quattroporte:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00738.jpg

And two pairs :)

A pair of vintage 911s. Unlike pretty common 997s these are a rare sight:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00650.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/Cars/Obraz234.jpg

And a pair of Chevy Caprices, both in exactly the same location :)

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00711.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00710x.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00709.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/100_5557.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/100_5559.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/100_5558.jpg

Innocenti Mini 1000
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294475_2419212848725_1503535189_2666489_1110027289_n.jpg

Autobianchi A112
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/307862_2394621073946_1503535189_2648169_24323735_n.jpg

Fiat 124 Sport
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/313920_2371945827079_1503535189_2631692_1175389254_n.jpg

Fiat 124 S
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407042_2945768812295_1503535189_2943721_970873649_n.jpg
I just love those old Italian cars :)

OK then, so I'll post some other rare cars. All the following shots taken by Me in Katowice.

I've allready posted this one in "strange & exotic plates" thread. Genuine australian Holden with genuine australian plates:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00732-1.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00731.jpg

Classic and very rare here in Poland Saab 900 cabrio in pair with Maserati Quattroporte:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00738.jpg

Nice pictures! Especially the Holden and the Maserati. The Saab 900 is not very special to me since I live in Sweden and those still are quite frequently seen. But I understand that it would be very rare in Poland :)

Like the Quattroporte? OK, here's another one:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/zdjcie0375.jpg

There used to be a blue Quattroporte in the city too, but I don't see it anymore.

And another Maserati...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/koniaczeq/Katowice%20jesien%202011/3.jpg

... and another...

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/zdjcie0499.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Zdjcie0498.jpg

... and another:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_0E8sWYjostM/TbHbYzRNL6I/AAAAAAAAIt8/fpUPeDvjoPA/s1000/DSC00099.JPG

:)

^^
Nice cars :) I don't think i've ever seen a Maserati in Sweden, at least not on the streets but possibly on an exhibition.

^^
Nice cars :) I don't think i've ever seen a Maserati in Sweden, at least not on the streets but possibly on an exhibition.

Even if you have the money here, you keep your profile low.

Rolls-Royce, Maserati and Ferrari are cars making other people envious, you don't want to do that
in socialist sweden. No tradition of excess in Scandinavia. Rich here means greedy...

http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/8779/ssc2550.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/859/ssc2550.jpg/)
...but not here ^^
In Continental Europe, Russia, USA and the Middle East you want to show people that you are succesful and they will admire you for that.

Fiat X 1/9. Produced in 170.000 units (1972-1989 I and II series)
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396040_2946974562438_1503535189_2944083_309354397_n.jpg

^^ :)

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Zdjcie0003.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Zdjcie0001.jpg

Very nice cars! I never find such rare cars, but in a nearby town called Alvesta there is an Italian restaurant that during spring and summer has an old Fiat 500 or something similar outside. I will take a picture of it as soon as I see it again but I probably have to wait a few months :)

^^ If you like Fiat 500, here for you a colorful set :)

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320324_2371934106786_1503535189_2631654_876513911_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/314973_2371924746552_1503535189_2631632_1438726067_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/313365_2371919546422_1503535189_2631614_728017056_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319038_2369873775279_1503535189_2629521_935533069_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/304869_2369862134988_1503535189_2629508_519711276_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318867_2369869775179_1503535189_2629514_1569128652_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306319_2448635904283_1503535189_2688600_1703624112_n.jpg

Among rare old cars, this is the most common here

^^ Thanks! Very nice :)

Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2.0. Produced in 48.750 units (1981-1984)
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405214_2948885090200_1503535189_2945083_2051198070_n.jpg

Lancia Fulvia 2C. Produced in 48.266 units (1964-67)
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377550_2948908930796_1503535189_2945091_833359631_n.jpg

^^ :)

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Zdjcie0001.jpg

The one in your pics is the II series, while the one in my pic is the I serie :)

Fiat 1107 Campagnola (1974-1987)
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393636_2949250259329_1503535189_2945195_705944464_n.jpg

Citroen DS 21 Cabriolet. Produced in 1.365/1.253 (included the DS19 - nobody knows the exact number) units (1965-1971 - just the DS21. 1960-1965 the DS19). The price of this car for collectors may vary between 80.000 and 120.000€
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/400447_2949081615113_1503535189_2945163_2144794802_n.jpg

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/MichaelW_photos/052.jpg

Porsche 911 Turbo.

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/MichaelW_photos/001-1.jpg
http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/MichaelW_photos/003-1.jpg

Porsche Cayenne GTS. This is worth more than my house.

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/MichaelW_photos/DSC00107.jpg
http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/MichaelW_photos/DSC00106.jpg

Bentley Mulsanne.

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/MichaelW_photos/MollyLoyal004.jpg
http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/MichaelW_photos/MollyLoyal003.jpg

Smart Forfour. Never officially sold in New Zealand.

Interesting, is Opel considered to be an exclusive car in the phillipines?, probably jeeps and suvs are more popular there because of poor road quality in some areas.

Opel is one of the most common brands in sweden with volvo, saab, vw and audi.

In countries like UK,USA and Australia Opel is sold as Vauxhall, Cadillac Catera and Holden. Do these brands sell in the phillipines ?

nope, it's not considered an executive car here. BMW, AUDI, Volvo & MBenz are the country's exec.cars.. I had only seen a Cadillac here twice in my entire life, maybe Cadillac is being sold in grey market..

Back to Opel, quite a competitive design, and nice interiors. But it's a cheap car here if you'll buy as second hand. Just like Chevrolet Optra.. Because parts and services are available BUT limited.

A 1999-2003 Opel Astra shares the same price with the 1993-1995 Honda Civic which means Opel is way cheaper.. While the 2004-2007 Chevy Optra shares the same price with 1999-2001 Honda Civic... :)

@KiwiGuy: seems You got intresting combination of japanese, australian and european cars on strets over there. Nice :) Like the views in the cars background too :cheers:

And wow! Brooklands (not a Mulsanne) :cheers: That's an extremely rare spot even here in Europe. Except for Monaco ;) I don't recall seeing any even during few days trips to London, Paris, Rome. Since we're at Bentleys, Continental GT is defietely the most common (or, I should say: "the least uncommon";)) here in Poland. Some shots from my city (*again - marked taken from exoticcars.pl):

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Zdjcie0736.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Zdjcie0738.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DTS/img5054.jpg*

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/Cars/Obraz235.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/Cars/41a790a04c1a1a70.jpg*

^^ Yeah Bentleys are rare almost everywhere. I can only remember seeing one or two in my entire life, and that was actually in Växjö, Sweden where I live :)

^^ Yeah Bentleys are rare almost everywhere. I can only remember seeing one or two in my entire life, and that was actually in Växjö, Sweden where I live :)

Only one Bentley dealer in all sweden, 1-2 cars sold per year. I don't think I ever saw a Bentley here.

Older Rolls-Royce are more common, usually owned by limousine-service companies.


Fiat 1107 Campagnola (1974-1987)
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393636_2949250259329_1503535189_2945195_705944464_n.jpg

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Fiat Campagnola, didn't know this car even existed. Looks like they had Range-Rover in mind, when designing this car. The popemobile is based on a Fiat Campagnola.
Also how are you supposed to see the licenseplate ? Those letter are hardly visible even close up.

In France I saw a Peugeot 504 cabriolet, never saw one at home.

Cabriolets in general are very uncommon in sweden due to the climat.

Also how are you supposed to see the licenseplate ? Those letter are hardly visible even close up.


Front license plate in italy isn't/wasn't so much important and during the years we discussed a lot to remove it

BMW 316 E21. Produced in 1.354.958 units (1975-1983)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395578_2951069984821_1503535189_2945745_1116652617_n.jpg

Fiat 127. Produced in 5.124.289 units (1971-1987 I, II and III series) The pic shows the I series (1971-1977)
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397485_2951135186451_1503535189_2945749_1538592296_n.jpg

^^ Got You again :lol: ^^

BMW 316:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Obraz004.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Obraz005.jpg

Fiat 127:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/100_5554.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/100_5556.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/100_5555.jpg

Actually it's a 127p. "P" fot "polish", the car was assembled here for few years.

And a bonus, immaculate condition BMW 323i:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/zdjcie0613.jpg

Ferrari Mondial T Cabriolet. (1989-1993)
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403021_2951261669613_1503535189_2945891_244277833_n.jpg

Try to get me now :rofl:

Seen today in Växjö

Volvo Amazon in someone's garden. I love these cars and can't resist to take a picture of them. It doesn't matter where they are. Even if they're in someone's garden I will picture them :)
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo2.jpg
Those cars are very rarely seen during the winter, but in the summer a lot of people drive around with cars like this :)

Volvo Amazon
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/385909_2715661019744_1503535189_2833581_1096629075_n.jpg

Volvo Amazon Estate. Produced in 73.000 units (1962-1969)
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/300010_2470232884194_1503535189_2704544_1495929634_n.jpg

:)

^^
Nice! I like the estate version. Those are not seen too often :)

Ferrari Mondial T Cabriolet. (1989-1993)
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403021_2951261669613_1503535189_2945891_244277833_n.jpg

Try to get me now :rofl:

Not this time :) This is as close as I can get:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/zdjcie0386.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/zdjcie0387.jpg

Virtually no old Ferraris here, mostly late models. There are some hardtop Mondials in Poland (I'd love to own a T-model), but very likely not a single convertible.

^^ It should be a Ferrari 348, I should have pics too somewhere in my pc, just I have to find...

uh found, it was fast! Ferrari 348 TS (yours is the TB). Produced in 4.228 units (1989-1994). TB version was produced in 2.894 units
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/379427_2662364287359_1503535189_2813888_850678799_n.jpg

^^ Nope, "mine" is a Testarossa :) ^^

^^ Uh yes you are right, the 512 TR version!

Zastava 750, based on Fiat 600. Used to be famous national car in Yugoslavia (similarly to Fiat 500 in Italy); a small car that everyone could buy. Production ended in 1985.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/alexzr88/FicaizSlovenije.jpg

Maserati Biturbo. Produced in 9.206 units (1982-1987 - Biturbo/Biturbo II). Biturbo S/S II produced in 1.038 units (1983-1987). Biturbo I produced in 683 units (1986-1988). Biturbo SI produced in 992 units (1987-1988). 222 produced in 1.156 units (1988-1992). 2.24V produced in 1.147 units (1988-1992). RACING produced in 230 units (1991-1992)
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394081_2951780522584_1503535189_2946026_1626554641_n.jpg

Zastava 750, based on Fiat 600. Used to be famous national car in Yugoslavia (similarly to Fiat 500 in Italy); a small car that everyone could buy. Production ended in 1985.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/alexzr88/FicaizSlovenije.jpg
Nice! I love those old Yugoslavian cars. Do you have more pictures of old Yugoslavian cars? If you have, I would really like to see them :)

Yugo Skala 55. (1991-2008). Produced in 1.273.532 units (1971-2008)
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381528_2736008328414_1503535189_2841887_595871997_n.jpg

This photo was taken in my hometown in 2006, at oldtimer exhibition. This Zastava 750 is owned by local collector and its well restored.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/alexzr88/HPIM0449.jpg

^^
Very nice pictures of Yugoslavian cars :) BTW did Yugoslavia have some other car brand than Zastava? I can't find any.

^^
Very nice pictures of Yugoslavian cars :) BTW did Yugoslavia have some other car brand than Zastava? I can't find any.

Zastava sold some models with the badge Yugo, for example Yugo Skala or Yugo Koral. The Koral was sold in Italy as Innocenti Koral. The Zastava in the end was a subsidiary of Fiat group and built almost all its models under Fiat license. New models of Zastava were the out of productions of Fiat in here

^^
Very nice pictures of Yugoslavian cars :) BTW did Yugoslavia have some other car brand than Zastava? I can't find any.

Volkswagen-TAS, but that wasn't exactly a brand. The plant used to built NSU Prinz, VW Golf, Jetta and Caddy. Plus there were utilitary vehicles manufacturers (TAM, IMV, FAP, Sanos, Ikarbus).

Here's another Zastava 750, spotted it in my city:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Zdjcie0005.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Zdjcie0006.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Zdjcie0004.jpg

^^
Were those Zastavas sold in Poland or anywhere else outside Yugoslavia?
BTW have you seen a new Zastava?

^^
BTW have you seen a new Zastava?

"New" Zastava is the one I posted before (Yugo Skala, 1991-2008). Another recent model was the Zastava Florida (it looks like the Lada Samara, 1988-2008). Since the 2008 the Zastava is no longer existent, in its plant now are produced only Fiat

Ok, I didn't know that :)

Unfortunately many historic automobile manufacturers closed on joined into bigger groups losing the badge...

Zastava 101 (later Yugo Skala 55) used to be exported to Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Greece and some countries in northern Africa. Zastava 128 (based on Fiat 128) is still popular taxi car in Cairo! :)
Yugo was exported to United Kingdom and USA in the late 1980s.
Zastava 1300 is the rarest Zastava's car to see today. It used to be also a police car in Yugoslavia back in 1970s.

This was in 1975, expedition "From Kragujevac to Kilimanjaro" to test Zastava 101 in Africa. :lol:

http://www.mojsvetbrzine.rs/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/jpg818.jpg

Kragujevac to Kilimanjaro :lol:
Did Zastava 101 sell well in Africa or was it even released there? :)

Do you remember the Fiat 1107 Campagnola (I posted a pic in the previous page)? In december 1951 two Fiat 1101 Campagnola (so the previous version of the one I posted) covered the distance Algiers-Cape Town-Algiers in 11 days, 4 hours and 54 minutes. This was a world record that nobody could beat so far! The Fiat Campagnola was produced in the Zastava's plant in Kragujevac. :)

Kragujevac to Kilimanjaro :lol:
Did Zastava 101 sell well in Africa or was it even released there? :)

Quite well, especially in north Africa (Egypt, Tunisia). I think that even today Zastava 128 is assembled in Egypt. :)
I forgot, Yugo was exported to Malta also, with right-handed steering wheel.

http://img.rtvslo.si/upload/ture_avanture/malta-jugo_show.jpg

Last Yugo, produced in November 2008:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Tl990p5vJtQ/SwhzJKmCjhI/AAAAAAAAAeY/8RR3xZoQNYw/s1600/yugo+poslednji+3-11-2008+002.jpg

Yugo is still common car in Serbia, since its maintenance is very cheap.

Do you remember the Fiat 1107 Campagnola (I posted a pic in the previous page)? In december 1951 two Fiat 1101 Campagnola (so the previous version of the one I posted) covered the distance Algiers-Cape Town-Algiers in 11 days, 4 hours and 54 minutes. This was a world record that nobody could beat so far! The Fiat Campagnola was produced in the Zastava's plant in Kragujevac. :)

I didn't know that. Today Fiat Punto Classic is assembled in Kragujevac (from 2005 to 2008 under "Zastava 10" name, last model with Zastava badge). My family also has a Punto Classic from Kragujevac. :)

http://www.vrelegume.rs/slike/187/punto_502.jpg

Sorry for off-topic.

Peugeot 504 Cabriolet. (1969-1983). Produced in 3.671.635 units (1969-2005 - sedan, coupè, cabriolet, pick-up and estate)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403691_2955332611384_1503535189_2947368_953510564_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/383178_2955307570758_1503535189_2947351_43242020_n.jpg

Photographed today in Växjö

Fiat 128
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Fiat.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Fiat2.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Fiat3.jpg
Opel Rekord
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Opel2.jpg
Sorry for the not so good photos. I had to hurry.

^^ Maybe you read wrong, but that Fiat is not 124 but it's Fiat 128 II series

Ok, I'm sorry for making things wrong all the time :)

No problem, for me is easy to recognize them cause they are italian cars, for you in Sweden is bit different cause they aren't/weren't so common as here :cheers:

Serbian car Zastava (Yugo) Florida in Damascus, Syria:

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6309/dscn2820v.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/94/dscn2820v.jpg/) Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

McLaren MP4 12C. (2011-current). 3.8 Litre, V8, 600 Hp, 330 Km/h top speed
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405849_2961909935813_1503535189_2950613_1519844156_n.jpg

Today in Växjö

Volvo PV444
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo3.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo5.jpghttp://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo4.jpg

BMW 635 CSi E24. Produced in 86.216 units (1976-1989)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/388712_2972756526971_1503535189_2955990_285579875_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378954_2972753006883_1503535189_2955984_1680896735_n.jpg

Renault 25. Produced in 779.687 units (1984-1992)
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398610_2972723806153_1503535189_2955944_1589387715_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394052_2972720966082_1503535189_2955943_1645408916_n.jpg

Renault 25. Produced in 779.687 units (1984-1992)
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this car does not exist in Sweden. (except some possible private import) No such cars were sold at all because of all the Renault sales were managed by Volvo and they didn't want Renaults bigger cars to compete with their own brand.

The only Renault sold in the 80's when the Renault 25 was produced was the Renault 5 which was a small car and no threat to Volvo.

^^ If you have notice, this one I posted is RHD so it's strange for Italy too...

Volkswagen Transporter/Kombi T2. (1967-1979)
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382973_2972750566822_1503535189_2955981_363408078_n.jpg

Today in Växjö

Volvo Amazon
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo6.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo7.jpg

Today in Växjö

Volvo Amazon
http://i1088./albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo6.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/inseplateman/Cars/Volvo7.jpg

I see Volvo Amazon at times, it was the nr 1 car in sweden all 60's and most of the 70's

In the 80's it was the typical used car for the poor youth, many Amazons sadly were not taken care of, received a lot of beating and bad maintenance , they also became customized and rebuilt.

So in the 2010's this is a classic vintage car, possibly worth more in other countries where it is less frequent and more valuable.

So there is export of Amazons to Germany and Holland going on, where prices are higher.

Fiat 131 Mirafiori Panorama I series. Produced in 1.513.800 (sedan & estate I and II series) units in Italy (1974-1983)
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389547_2972718006008_1503535189_2955941_763697316_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398059_2972715125936_1503535189_2955940_1792942286_n.jpg

I saw this Saab 99 around 20 minutes ago in Växjö. These are not so common anymore.
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Saab2.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Saab3.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Saab4.jpg

^^ This Saab is cool!

^^
I agree, It's one of my favourite Saabs but my favourite is the Saab 95.

Fiat 131 Mirafiori Panorama I series. Produced in 1.513.800 (_n.jpg[/IMG]

One thing about the Fiat 131.

I remember these cars in the 70's when FIAT had a larger share of the swedish auto market, than today (as the asian cars have taken over)

The rule we had about headlight wipers from 1974 made the FIAT have a wiper placed right on the headlight, it looked wierd.
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/1526/80582169.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/80582169.jpg/)


looked something like this^^, couldn't find a picture so I draw wipers on this picture.

To this day I can't see how these wipers could be allowed or less how this stupid rule was initiated and not abolished until in the 90's.

Not to forget, the fiat 131 abart was a succesful rally car in the 70's

I have some pics of Saab 95 but they are from exhibition...can I post the same?

I saw this Saab 99 around 20 minutes ago in Växjö. These are not so common anymore.
http://i1088..com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Saab3.jpg
http://i1088./licenseplateman/Cars/Saab4.jpg

it's a 1974 Saab 99 , notice the headlight wipers. the problem these car had was that the waterpump easilly broke, resulting in engine overheating.

^^
Yes, you can post some exhibition pictures if you want :)

Alfa Romeo Giulia GT 1300 Junior. Produced in 92.000 units (1966-1974)
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/404924_2972737886505_1503535189_2955954_1735461311_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396724_2972734726426_1503535189_2955949_1126491677_n.jpg

^^
Yes, you can post some exhibition pictures if you want :)

Ok I will when I'll put some order in those pics, I have a lot and all messed up :lol:

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6831/cubert.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/3/cubert.jpg/)



how often do you see a Nissan Cube on your street ?

^^ Hopefully, never

^^ Hopefully, never

:okay::okay::okay::okay::okay: Yes it's horrible. It's even worse than Daihatsu Materia

^^ Hopefully, never

Never on my street, but as this picture was taken in Maisons-LaFitte there is a slight chance (or risk) he soon will park outside your house, I see you come from Paris !! :)

Lancia Flaminia Touring Convertibile. Produced in 847 units (1959-1964)
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377423_2977340761574_1503535189_2958343_758001920_n.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6831/cubert.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/3/cubert.jpg/)



how often do you see a Nissan Cube on your street ?

Quite often. New Zealand is a haven for JDM grey imports.

Fiat Regata 70 Weekend. Produced in 900.000 (sedan & estate) units. (1983 -1990)
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389466_2977313640896_1503535189_2958332_98627978_n.jpg

Here in The Philippines, any Saab car will do. There are hardly any Saabs here! I see more Ferraris or Lamborghinis!

http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/saab_logo_2000_sept_2002.jpg

Fiat Regata 70 Weekend. Produced in 900.000 (sedan & estate) units. (1983 -1990)
http://a2,-ak-ash4/389466_2977313640896_1503535189_2958332_98627978_n.jpg

As for Fiat, these cars are especially made for mediterrainian warm climate, tender chassis and thin sheet metal, they can't resist the salt on the roads at wintertime, corrosion quickly ruined these cars.

So Fiat is a popular brand in Italy, Greece, Turkey and South America.

Also french and italian brands never made succes in North America due to this reason. Citroen especially failed because of the hydraulic suspension which was banned in the US.

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5772/ferie2011632.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/59/ferie2011632.jpg/)

Ferrari or Maserati parked outside Gare du Nord. Rare car for my eye.

Here in The Philippines, any Saab car will do. There are hardly any Saabs here! I see more Ferraris or Lamborghinis!

http,_logo_2000_sept_2002.jpg

Actually the popularity of SAAB is drastically decreasing here in Sweden too (where SAAB is manufactured) It used to be the nr 2 brand after Volvo, but now people tend to avoid buying the new SAAB 9-5, which is a quite unusual model even here. Most SAABs I see are the older ones.

Photographed today in Växjö

Volvo Amazon
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo8.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo9.jpg
Cadillac DeVille (BTW does anyone know what license plate is behind the Swedish small sized plate?)
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Cadillac3.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Cadillac2.jpg

^^ 99% is Florida. If you see again, you can read it on the sticker of the month

Photographed today in Växjö

Volvo Amazon
[,Cadillac DeVille (BTW does anyone know what license plate is behind the Swedish small sized plate?)
http://,llac2.jpg

The amazon is in good state, great value on the antique car market.

The Cadillac: I think this car is not yet approved for swedish traffic because absence of orange direction indicators. Red indicators are not allowed.

Great Wall Steed. (2006-current)
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407684_2988945531686_1503535189_2962913_26177299_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402626_2988952251854_1503535189_2962923_1597312508_n.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6831/cubert.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/3/cubert.jpg/)



how often do you see a Nissan Cube on your street ?

I've seen them twice in my life... I hope I will never see them again... They are by far the most ugly cars I can imagine.

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5772/ferie2011632.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/59/ferie2011632.jpg/)

Ferrari or Maserati parked outside Gare du Nord. Rare car for my eye.


It's a maserati

Nobody would guess which one this is:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PSmCzzD8dN8/Swq7UJNpHZI/AAAAAAAAPSo/7hhDD2B1HdY/s1600/000112_a.jpg

This is getting pretty rare too:

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/5076/minoglock01rl1.jpg

here is a new-looking one:

http://img.carros.cozot.com.br/pics/br/2011/09/05/Monza-SLE-1-8-hatch-modelo-20110905173601.jpg

Innocenti Small. (1991-1993)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397510_2989052374357_1503535189_2962956_718735658_n.jpg

Nobody would guess which one this is:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PSmCzzD8dN8/Swq7UJNpHZI/AAAAAAAAPSo/7hhDD2B1HdY/s1600/000112_a.jpg

Fiat Oggi :nocrook:

^^ OMG, never knew this one even existed. Great :chers: ^^

^^
Were those Zastavas sold in Poland or anywhere else outside Yugoslavia?
BTW have you seen a new Zastava?

About Zastava 750. Yes, they were available here. My friends had one of those in '70s, a green one (IIRC white or red was the ususal color). They travelled major part of Europe with it. Western Europe, which was then quite extraordinary for polish citizens. The following model of Zastava was even assembled here in Poland as Zastava 1100p in trade with assembly kits of Polski Fiat 125p for Crvena Zastava plant. They dissapeared from roads in '90s, now Zastava is another rare car in Poland. Usually when You see one it's well preserved and driven by some old guy, often te original owner. Here's one spotted in my city:
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/DSC00519.jpg

Here's another rare car in Poland. Those were never common here:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/DSC01689.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/DSC01688.jpg

And a Nissan Stanza. While Bluebirds and especially Sunnys were once popular here, I don't think I've seen more than 10 of those in Poland in my entire life:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Obraz146.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Obraz147.jpg

Opel Rekord
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Opel2.jpg
Sorry for the not so good photos. I had to hurry.

Beautiful. One of my very favorite cars ever. Love those, especially in coke-bottle coupe body :cheers:

how often do you see a Nissan Cube on your street ?

Sometimes even everal times a month, but usually the same 2 or 3 pieces. I dont like MPVs, I don't like asymetric cars, I don't like small cars... but I must say that Cube is so funny that actually I quite like it :)

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5772/ferie2011632.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/59/ferie2011632.jpg/)
Ferrari or Maserati parked outside Gare du Nord. Rare car for my eye.

It is Maserati Granturismo, same model as I've posted here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=87261615&postcount=30) on the 3rd photo.

Great Wall Steed. (2006-current)

Never seen any chinese car here. Only 19 were newly registered in Poland in 2010. Indian Tata entered Poland about 4 years ago, but recently left the market because of very poor sales. I guess it will be the same with chinese cars for many, many years.

Lada Samara.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383587_2989041174077_1503535189_2962944_268299787_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396629_2989056134451_1503535189_2962960_2062693795_n.jpg

Never seen any chinese car here. Only 19 were newly registered in Poland in 2010. Indian Tata entered Poland about 4 years ago, but recently left the market because of very poor sales. I guess it will be the same with chinese cars for many, many years.

..and thank god I would say. European automotive sector is already not living a happy moment, we really don't need to gift it to chinese and their fake-cars underpriced. Or it finishes like in the United States when opened too much at the japanese market causing the closing of some brands and the firing of many workers...

Fiat Oggi :nocrook:

^^ OMG, never knew this one even existed. Great :chers: ^^




Yes, Fiat Oggi was an exclusively Brazilin Fiat of the early 1980s, only a few thousand were ever made in two years of production.

A station waggon also existed, called Panorama, it sold better:

http://antigomotors.com.br/admin/galeria_materias/Fiat_Panorama_lateral.jpg

And the hatchback version was called 147 (later a new name, Spazio, was adopted in the final years):

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/4049/foto2043.jpg


it was an improved version of the Italian 127

Alfa Romeo 2300 TI - year 1983(?)

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8717/fernandobotaroalfa2300t.jpg

This Alfa Romeo was built in Brazil from the 70s to the mid 80s and it was the only Alfa Romeo that only existed outside Italy, it was designed exclusively for the Brazilian market.

Its design is loosely based on the Alfetta berlina, but the 2300 TI was much larger, and much more luxurious. Production ended in 1986.

Today you have better luck spotting a UFO than a 2300 IT in Brazil, they are VERY VERY rare. It has been years since I last spotted one. This picture was taken from here (http://www.carrosinuteis.com.br/alfa-romeo-2300-9/fernando-botaro-alfa-2300-ti-jundiai-sp-2/)


Some crazy person adapted one of these as a pickup truck:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_HjXIQ1BSFEE/TJGzEQwg-DI/AAAAAAAAFZA/jRvrfV1q-n8/s1600/alfa+romeo+picape%5B2%5D.jpg

just found it googling :lol:



According to this magazine (http://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/classicos/brasileiros/conteudo_143477.shtml), 29564 Alfa Romeo 2300TI were built in Brazil, and a few were exported to Germany.


Add from 1977:

http://www.reumatismocarclub.com.br/fotos/Propagandas/ALFA%20ROMEO%202300%20TI%201978%200020101026171819.jpg

These beautiful cars were quite popular within certain group of people in former CSRS:

http://1.2.3.13/bmi/upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Tatra_mit_Ro80_im_Hintergrund_color_corrected.jpg/800px-Tatra_mit_Ro80_im_Hintergrund_color_corrected.jpg

And younger sister:
http://1.2.3.10/bmi/upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/Tatra613_4MiLong.JPG/800px-Tatra613_4MiLong.JPG

Now they are extremely rare and can get very high prices.

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Also very popular in Czechoslovakia was Simca. I think it was the only country behind the iron curtain selling these cars in showrooms. They were available on second hand market in Poland too, so my father had an opportunity to get one in early seventies. I was driven in one as a child what made very proud back then :)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Simca_1301_blue2.jpg/800px-Simca_1301_blue2.jpg

Fiat Ritmo 60 I series. (1978-1982). Produced in 2.044.393 units (1978-1988 I and II series)
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374906_2989044654164_1503535189_2962945_1331495220_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/395971_2989047814243_1503535189_2962946_270367174_n.jpg

Obama had one when he was young, in the United States was named Fiat Strada

,And a Nissan Stanza. While Bluebirds and especially Sunnys were once popular here, I don't think I've seen more than 10 of those in Poland in my entire life:


Nissan Stanza was popular in Sweden in the 80's

But during those years Poland was still behind the iron curtain, so I presume there was no import until the 90's. By then the Stanzas which came to Poland were already second hand from Germany? Correct?

Or were any new Datsun Stanzas sold in your country ?

The Fiat Ritmo had a badge engineerd cousin in Spain called SEAT Ronda, must be unusual. SEAT sales started in Sweden first in the early 90's.

Lancia Fulvia GT. Produced in 33.779 units (1967-1972)
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394349_2977385002680_1503535189_2958370_1281802133_n.jpg

here is a new-looking one:

http://img.carros.cozot.com.br/pics/br/2011/09/05/Monza-SLE-1-8-hatch-modelo-20110905173601.jpg

It´s realy rare find this car in that good shape.

This is getting pretty rare too:

,
here is a new-looking one:

http://img.carros.cozot.com.br/pics/br/2011/09/05/Monza-SLE-1-8-hatch-modelo-20110905173601.jpg

Similar to The Opel Monza but smaller. This is like a clone between Opel Ascona and Opel Monza

Or is it similar in size comparing with the Opel Monza ??

TVR Tamora. (2002-2006)
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/409370_2955316690986_1503535189_2947357_519264361_n.jpg

Today I went to Ryd (a village in Tingsryd municipality) to look at the car cemetary there, and while I was driving I saw some rare cars that I stopped to take photos of.

Seen in some small village that I can't remember the name of :lol:

A few Renault 16s
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Renault2.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Renault3.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Renault4.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Renault5.jpg

Seen in Ryd

Lada Riva
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lada5.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lada3.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lada4.jpg
:cheers:

Similar to The Opel Monza but smaller. This is like a clone between Opel Ascona and Opel Monza

Or is it similar in size comparing with the Opel Monza ??

This is the Chevrolet Monza, a 2 door verson of the Ascona Hatchback.

Jaguar XK120 Roadster. Produced in 12.055 units (1948-1954)
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/406251_2955315090946_1503535189_2947356_1801223489_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408995_2955314210924_1503535189_2947355_1112381962_n.jpg

@licenseplateman: I can see You drive Focus similar to the one I do (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=85177854&postcount=544) :)


Nissan Stanza was popular in Sweden in the 80's

But during those years Poland was still behind the iron curtain, so I presume there was no import until the 90's. By then the Stanzas which came to Poland were already second hand from Germany? Correct? Or were any new Datsun Stanzas sold in your country ?

Correct, probably all Stanzas came to Poland as second hand vehicles. Generally before 1989 there were no official importers or dealers of foreign cars. New cars were imported either individually or by state owned company. The company had Sunny in offer, and it became relatively popular in 80's. Only wealthy people could afford such car - notable actors, lawyers, doctors etc. I guess one could specially order Stanza, but nobody did. People who wanted sth. bigger than Corolla or Sunny could order Camry, Galant or 626 in forementioned company - they were known on polish streets in commie times, Stanza and Buebird were not. Btw: in mid 80's I knew a dentist, who had silver Mazda 626. I remember how excited I was, when his son let me take a look inside. It was very expensive and luxury car then. My parents din't have a car at all.


Today I spotted another Quattroporte in my city. Perhaps I shoudln't have posted Maseratis in "rare cars" thread? ;)

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Zdjcie0742.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Zdjcie0743.jpg

^^
That Focus is not my car but I drive it sometimes since it's my company car.

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Btw: in mid 80's I knew a dentist, who had silver Mazda 626. I remember how excited I was, when his son let me take a look inside. It was very expensive and luxury car then. My parents din't have a car at all.


Today I spotted another Quattroporte in my city. Perhaps I shoudln't have posted Maseratis in "rare cars" thread? ;)

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Remarkably, I used to laugh when I saw the cars east germans, poles and russians drove in the communist years. Odd old looking cars.

Nowadays you see the most exclusive cars in those countries; Maseratis, S-class MB's and monster-SUVs I rarely see those in moderate Sweden.

Actually my parents had a VW 1503 Beetle in the mid 70's, then they bought a Mazda 323 estate in 1979.

Our neighbour had a Opel Commodore Automatic and he once gave me a lift to school. That car was pure luxury back then. Especially as you could move the mirrors from the inside. :)

These beautiful cars were quite popular within certain group of people in former CSRS:
http://1.2.3.13/bmi/upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Tatra_mit_Ro80_im_Hintergrund_color_corrected.jpg/800px-Tatra_mit_Ro80_im_Hintergrund_color_corrected.jpg

No photo displaying. Or is it just me? Anyway, I spotted one of those about two years ago in a local workshop waiting for refurbishment. Amazing vehicle, very rare in Czechia and extremely rare anywhere else.
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/DSC01394.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/DSC01397.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/DSC01400x.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/DSC01396.jpg

And here's a jigsaw for non-polish users. Yes, odd and old looking. What car is this:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/zdjcie05881-Kopia.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/zdjcie05901-Kopia.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/zdjcie05891-Kopia.jpg

^^ FSO Syrena :nocrook:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/zdjcie05891-Kopia.jpg

Old Wartburg ! One of few "communist cars" never sold in Sweden. We had VAZ and even Moskwitsch for sale in the 70's but no Wartburgs.

^^ No, It's a FSO Syrena as I said, I can bet 10000 €

Old Wartburg ! One of few "communist cars" never sold in Sweden. We had VAZ and even Moskwitsch for sale in the 70's but no Wartburgs.

Probabily you mean the Wartburg 311 which is similar to FSO Syrena, but the Wartburg has written W A R T B U R G on the bonnet and then it has bulging bodywork upper the rear wheels

And if we wanted to be precise You would loose that bet :) It's not FSO Syrena, but FSM Syrena. What's the difference? The FSO plant manufactured 100-104 models with suicide doors in 1957-1972, then the assembly was moved to FSM plant. This is post '72 105 model with conventional doors. Here's another example:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00527.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00526.jpg

But ok, generally speaking You were right, and here's reward. Another jigsaw, easy:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/Obraz003-1.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/Obraz001-3.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/Obraz002-3.jpg

^^ FSO Warszawa

And if we wanted to be precise You would loose that bet :) It's not FSO Syrena, but FSM Syrena. What's the difference? The FSO plant manufactured 100-104 models with suicide doors in 1957-1972, then the assembly was moved to FSM plant. This is post '72 105 model with conventional doors.

So the pictures in Wikipedia are wrong, cause the car in the pic above has conventional doors and stands it's a FSO

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FSO_Syrena

MG TD Midget. Produced in 30.000 units (1950-1953)
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387942_2711787042897_1503535189_2831857_1004995804_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381109_2711788922944_1503535189_2831859_56157386_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390379_2711790402981_1503535189_2831861_639405623_n.jpg

,:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/DSC00527.jpg

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interesting didn't know they have Statoil in Poland ?? In sweden Statoil took over all BP stations in the early 90's.

What would you call this one?

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FYqiClQiTo0/Tv4S6SGspII/AAAAAAAACcg/sqSK6ttA0M8/s800/IMGP6699.JPG

What would you call this one?

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FYqiClQiTo0/Tv4S6SGspII/AAAAAAAACcg/sqSK6ttA0M8/s800/IMGP6699.JPG

SEAT 1500 SPORT

my father had this , from 1975 to 1994 ,

In Spain is called "bocanegra" (in english "blackmouth")

^^ It doesn't exists 1500, there were two engines: 1200 sport and from 1977 the 1430 Sport

Ferrari Dino 308 GT4. Produced in 3.018 units (1973-1980)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/387618_2711820963745_1503535189_2831913_1458283924_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376503_2711822243777_1503535189_2831915_591305929_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393210_2711824083823_1503535189_2831918_1065365338_n.jpg

^^ It doesn't exists 1500, there were two engines: 1200 sport and from 1977 the 1430 Sport

I´m sorry, the seat 1500 was a sedan, used by taxi drivers in madrid in in the 60s and 70s,

Was also the seat 1200/1430 sport sold in Italy as a Fiat model?

^^ The sedan was the Seat 1430, based on the Fiat 124 with engines of 1400, 1600 and 1800 Litre. In Italy there wasn't the sport version, infact it was a project developed entirely by Seat itself. It wasn't neither exported in Italy, but you could find it in France, Germany, Holland or Belgium.
Seat 1500 is a model totally different and older than the Seat 1200 (it was a model made in 1963-1972) based on the Fiat 1800/2100 (1958-1968)

http://img.carros.cozot.com.br/pics/br/2011/09/05/Monza-SLE-1-8-hatch-modelo-20110905173601.jpg

Similar to The Opel Monza but smaller. This is like a clone between Opel Ascona and Opel Monza

Or is it similar in size comparing with the Opel Monza ??

This is nothing but the 3-door version of the Open Ascona produced in Brazil in the 1980s. Everything is exactly like the Opel Ascona 5 doors, but they chopped off the back doors because in the 80s Brazilians had a strange very strong aversion to 4-door cars. Incidentally, this car was called Chevrolet Monza in Brazil, but had no relation to the Opel Monza.

Many foreign models, when adapted to be produced in Brazil in the 70s and 80s, underwent similar changes, to create a new "two door" version for Brazilians.


The Brazilian "Volkswagen Santana" (from the German VW Passat):

http://classificados.autolistas.com.br/images/2011/11/12/10/santana-gls-18-ano1987_1.jpg

http://www.volkspage.net/vwsantana/seucarro/thyagoszoke/SantanaCLi1994-ThyagoSzoke-03.jpg

The sedan version of the Chevrolet Monza (Open Ascona) was also offered as a two-door:

http://images01.olx.com.br/ui/6/40/71/1275069391_68963971_6-vendo-monza-sle-20-2-portas-1989-automatico-Brasil-1275069391.jpg

The car known in Europe as Fiat Duna was exported there from Brazil, it was the sedan version of the Fiat Uno, but in Brazil it was offered as a two door as well

http://images01.olx.com.br/ui/2/17/95/19471295_2.jpg

What would you call this one?

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FYqiClQiTo0/Tv4S6SGspII/AAAAAAAACcg/sqSK6ttA0M8/s800/IMGP6699.JPG

Jesus I would never guess. I had never seen this SEAT before. What model was it based on?

edit: just googled that it was the first car fully designed by SEAT, its great to learn!

One for fun

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4586/xv20encontro20vccc20ter.jpg

very rare, anyone ever heard of it?? Guess!

^^ This is easy to guess, Volkswagen SP2 (1972-1976) :nocrook:

Let's see who can guess this one. Who can is a real connoisseur of rare and classic cars :)
I can give you a hint: this car has been produced in only 314 units :cheers:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387587_2711811003496_1503535189_2831903_517748963_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/377817_2711802803291_1503535189_2831888_1409571676_n.jpg

^^ This is easy to guess, Volkswagen SP2 (1972-1976) :nocrook:

You are well acquainted with Brazilian cars, I see, congratulations :cheers:

Let's see who can guess this one. Who can is a real connoisseur of rare and classic cars :)
I can give you a hint: this car has been produced in only 314 units :cheers:


I find it very hard to distinguish between pre-WWII cars, especially these that look like the MG. But if this is as rare as you say, maybe a Hispano-Suiza?

You've been closer with that MG ^^ . It's a Jaguar, the SS 100 right?

You are well acquainted with Brazilian cars, I see, congratulations :cheers:

I'll come to Brazil to live, so I got some infos about cars there. :D I'm very follower of classic cars

You've been closer with that MG ^^ . It's a Jaguar, the SS 100 right?

You won! It's a Jaguar SS100 (1936-1939). It has been made in 198 units with engine 2.5 litre and 116 with engine 3.5 litre. :)

MG TD Midget. Produced in 30.000 units (1950-1953)

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390379_2711790402981_1503535189_2831861_639405623_n.jpg

In Brazil we had a clone of that car, made in fiberglass by a local furniture maker, called MP Lafer, sold between 1975 and 1988. It was quite common, I believe some 20,000 were built and 1300 were exported to the United States. It was built on the platform of the VW Fusca (VW Beetle) and used its noisy engine as well, rear-mounted.

http://www.baixaki.com.br/imagens/wpapers/BXK855_MP07800.jpg

http://media.motortopia.com/files/19623/vehicle/4a3ba5d093733/IMG_0332.jpg

I remember seeing them quite commonly in the 80s, even today you can spot a few. It was quite successful.

Article about the Brazilian "clone": http://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/classicos/brasileiros/conteudo_150381.shtml



Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP_Lafer

I'll come to Brazil to live, so I got some infos about cars there. :D I'm very follower of classic cars

What city?

Araxà, MG

Gee very far from Santos, SP. Get in touch if you're ever in Sao Paulo

Another juicy little nugget:

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/2848/simcm.jpg

I like the fish tail::

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zx24m3R4YFo/TbOaGRPmdXI/AAAAAAAALSc/W7kceQG1Psw/s1600/DSCF6909.jpg


That one, I've never had the luck of seeing in my entire life. Only 2700 were ever built, maybe a couple dozen survive. Specialists say only three exist in perfect conditions.

^^ Nice, what is that? ^^

Only 1 Veyron 100% confirmed to be registered in Poland, in Wrocław precisely. But there's one appearing in my city from time to time with swiss plates. Haven't spotted it so far, here are shots posted by sp31is on exoticcars.pl:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Veyron1.jpg
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Veyron2.jpg

Hope to see it one day. So far the most expensive regular car I spotted in my city was the Carrera GT posted earlier in set with two Gallardos, worth only half the price of Veyron.

^^ Simca Vedette Marly, in Brazil known as Simca Chambord, the first Simca made in Brazil. But I didn't know the Chambord was in estate version too, I knew it was only sedan. Or they are Vedette Marly??

Bugatti Veyron :)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393725_2955288210274_1503535189_2947335_385022374_n.jpg

^^ Simca Vedette Marly, in Brazil known as Simca Chambord, the first Simca made in Brazil. But I didn't know the Chambord was in estate version too, I knew it was only sedan. Or they are Vedette Marly??

It was a different design based on the Simca Marly Vedette, called Simca Jangada

^^ Never heard of it. But I like the design, reminds me the old Chevrolet Bel-Air

Spotted today on the A4 near Milano. Fiat 1100 "musone". (1939-1953)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/407387_3002499430525_1503535189_2966837_857124288_n.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u105/Poetryandemotion/IMAG1393.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u105/Poetryandemotion/IMAG1477.jpg

^^ What Saab is that?

^^
It's a Saab 95

Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile I series. Produced in 17.000 units (1957-1958). This one in the pic is 1958 model. The difference between I, II and II series is the power of the engine. I series had 15 Hp, II series had 16.5 Hp and the III series had 17.5 Hp. Always with 500 CC
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374661_2711779242702_1503535189_2831847_621884754_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374324_2711780042722_1503535189_2831848_762964323_n.jpg

^^
It's a Saab 95

No my friend that is a SAAB 96. The 95 is the estate verision

BTW the police Golf is from Germany and somehow ended up in Sweden ?

Many countries including sweden serve as collection point for used german re-registered cars.

Especially Baltic-countries and russia have numerous ex-german registered cars

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 (IV series). Produced in 18.456 units (1990-1993)
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/402409_3011651699326_1503535189_2970039_525150551_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377835_3011654659400_1503535189_2970040_1244959174_n.jpg

Today in Alvesta, Sweden

Lincoln Town Car
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lincoln2.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lincoln.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lincoln3.jpg

^^ Spotted in my neighbourhood:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/Cars/DSC01331.jpg


Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile I series. Produced in 17.000 units (1957-1958). This one in the pic is 1958 model. The difference between I, II and II series is the power of the engine. I series had 15 Hp, II series had 16.5 Hp and the III series had 17.5 Hp. Always with 500 CC
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374661_2711779242702_1503535189_2831847_621884754_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374324_2711780042722_1503535189_2831848_762964323_n.jpg

Amazing, it's a fourseater :cheers:

And another classic beauty from Italy:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Alfa.jpg

^^ Alfa Rome Giulia! It was the second car of my father, he had it in green :)

Dodge Durango. (1997-2003). One of my favourite SUV
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378441_3011657339467_1503535189_2970041_1768027284_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396921_3011648179238_1503535189_2970037_1586369407_n.jpg

Fiat Dino Coupé 2.0. Produced in 3.670 units (1966-1972)
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376257_2711823123799_1503535189_2831916_1346327134_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384719_2711825363855_1503535189_2831919_787765895_n.jpg

In Brazil we had a clone of that car, made in fiberglass by a local furniture maker, called MP Lafer, sold between 1975 and 1988. It was quite common, I believe some 20,000 were built and 1300 were exported to the United States. It was built on the platform of the VW Fusca (VW Beetle) and used its noisy engine as well, rear-mounted.

http://www.baixaki.com.br/imagens/wpapers/BXK855_MP07800.jpg

http://media.motortopia.com/files/19623/vehicle/4a3ba5d093733/IMG_0332.jpg

I remember seeing them quite commonly in the 80s, even today you can spot a few. It was quite successful.

Article about the Brazilian "clone": http://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/classicos/brasileiros/conteudo_150381.shtml



Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP_Lafer

MP Lafer is relatively easy to see. The Avalon TF is truly rare:

http://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/imagem/590/gdes-carros/590_avallone_abre.jpg

http://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/classicos/brasileiros/avallone-tf-1978-473746.shtml

Today in Växjö I saw a Chevrolet Caprice. Very rare but two of these can be seen sometimes in my town and this is one of them :)
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Chevrolet002.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Chevrolet003.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Chevrolet001.jpg

^^ Very amazing car. One of the few american cars which kept an "american style" before chevrolet turned in one more european....I simply love these cars!

^^
I agree, I love it :) A very nice car. I don't like Chevrolet very much nowadays and most of them I see are Daewoos which started calling all their cars Chevrolet in Europe.

Alfa Romeo Montreal. Produced in 3.925 units (1970-1977)
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374715_2711829083948_1503535189_2831923_1336111272_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/390454_2711827563910_1503535189_2831921_2045842161_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/386031_2711826403881_1503535189_2831920_1749476331_n.jpg

Fiat 1300. (1961-1967)
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/385463_2711832884043_1503535189_2831926_1474682152_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381168_2711830803991_1503535189_2831924_1531277532_n.jpg

^^ His Yugoslav brother Zastava 1300 is also rarely seen here in Serbia.

^^ In Spain instead there was only the Seat 1500, engine 1300 wasn't produced. Naturally, is rare there too now

During a walk in Växjö today :)

Tesla (never seen one before)
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Tesla001.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Tesla002.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Tesla003.jpg

Porsche Panamera
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Porsche5.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Porsche4.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Porsche3.jpg

:cheers:

rare nowadays...

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u105/Poetryandemotion/IMAG1525.jpg

Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Produced in 131.876 units (1955-1965)
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378675_2711807403406_1503535189_2831898_489875840_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392110_2711813123549_1503535189_2831906_598345799_n.jpg

rare nowadays...

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u105/Poetryandemotion/IMAG1525.jpg

The most common car when I grew up. A solid robust car. The 4 door verision served as police vehicle.

Actually the 2 door verison, the 242 was the most rare model in the 240-series. There were three verisons of the 242: L, DL & GL

These spacious and boxy 240-series also resulted in great succes in the USA especially for the estate the 245, also for the 264 with the V6 (from Renault) was a good option if you wanted a high dollar sedan and shift your own gears.

It's a classic swedish car. I myself used to have a 1980 Volvo 245.

Especially for 1000city. A Subaru BRAT on my street :)
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Subaru003.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Subaru002.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Subaru001.jpg

Autobianchi A112 Abarth VII series. (1984-1985).
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387865_2711799883218_1503535189_2831880_1402864217_n.jpg

Chevrolet Corvette C4. (1983-1996)
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/408210_3059191527792_1503535189_2985403_580648312_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406600_3059186287661_1503535189_2985402_148290601_n.jpg

^^
Spotted yesterday in an industrial area in Växjö :) A corvette!
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Chevrolet004.jpg
I couldn't take a better picture since no one's allowed to go into the place where the car was without permission.

Infiniti Ex37. (2008-current)
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408118_3059174647370_1503535189_2985398_1855499807_n.jpg

Today in Växjö :)

Porsche 944
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Porsche944003.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Porsche944002.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Porsche944001.jpg

:cheers:

Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2000. Produced in 34.733 units (1976-1997)
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/408248_3059198847975_1503535189_2985405_1198494375_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404648_3059162687071_1503535189_2985395_625377468_n.jpg

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4817/ssc10372.jpg
Saab 90 manufactured 1985-87
http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/3148/ssc210361.jpg
Volvo Duett

Lancia Fulvia Coupè. Produced in 140.454 units (1965-1976)
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403307_3059182607569_1503535189_2985401_400872293_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/403031_3059178567468_569772632_n.jpg

Spotted by me in Strängnäs in 2003 :)
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/volvoduett2.jpg

Spotted today in Växjö :)

Ford Probe

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/FordProbe001.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/FordProbe002.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/FordProbe003.jpg

:cheers:

^^ Never saw it in Italy, but I saw some in Germany

Ford Probe was nothing unusual in Poland and still some of them left.

Especially for 1000city. A Subaru BRAT on my street :)
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Subaru003.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Subaru002.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Subaru001.jpg

Thnx :cheers:

^^
Spotted yesterday in an industrial area in Växjö :) A corvette!
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Chevrolet004.jpg
I couldn't take a better picture since no one's allowed to go into the place where the car was without permission.

It's not a Corvette, looks like Pontiac Fiero to me.

Spotted today in Växjö

Volvo Amazon
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/VolvoAmazon002.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/VolvoAmazon001.jpg

Volvo 142
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo142001.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo142002.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo142003.jpg

Hope you enjoy it :) :cheers:

Saab 93 (1956)
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402120_2955266049720_1503535189_2947317_2135262535_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/377460_2955267369753_1503535189_2947320_1129435901_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/391796_2955269329802_1503535189_2947321_725187591_n.jpg

Saab 93 (1957)
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379794_2955336691486_1503535189_2947371_700678154_n.jpg

^^
Thanks :) I love the Saab 93. I think I've got some pictures of these somewhere. I will look it up :)

I spotted this Saab 96 a few minutes ago in Växjö :)
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Saab96001.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Saab96002.jpg

:cheers:

Autobianchi A112 Elite. Produced in 1.254.178 units (1969-1986 I-VII series)
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397371_3059194767873_1503535189_2985404_733902437_n.jpg

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/1111/sanremo02437.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/717/sanremo02437.jpg/)

Found this image from 2010, I do not recognize this car, Toyota ? Looks a bit like a Dacia Duster ?

^^ It's a Ssangyong Rexton

^^ It's a Ssangyong Rexton

Wow, highly unusual in Scandinavia :)

We had a few Ssang Yong Musso & Rodius. The Rodius was a popular taxi-vehicle. I rarely see them nowadays.

^^ Rodius is horrible!

There's a Nissan Cube a bit down the road from my house, I'm trying to find a photo of it :lol:

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/9201/dscn5335c.jpg

Spotted today in Växjö :)

Daihatsu Applause
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Daihatsu003.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Daihatsu002.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Daihatsu001.jpg

^^ The Chevrolet Trans Sport in the background is not common too

Seen 20 minutes ago in Växjö :)

BMW 518i

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/BMW002.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/BMW001.jpg

^^ The Chevrolet Trans Sport in the background is not common too
Chevrolet Trans Sports are not common where I live but still I wouldn't consider them as rare here :)

Alvis. This model is so rare that I couldn't find any info, so I don't know the name of the model and the year. I just know it's an Alvis.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379055_2955324851190_1503535189_2947363_1396277850_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404616_2955327091246_1503535189_2947364_287496346_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/390223_2955335491456_1503535189_2947370_2063874442_n.jpg

Clicked this week, Gurgel Motomachine. Very rare, is the first one I saw on street.
This citycar was manufactured in the early 90's and uses a 2-cylinder, 800cm3 engine, the only one developed and manufactured by a 100% Brazilian company.

http://images16.fotki.com/v258/photos/1/1125308/6955220/DSC00245-vi.jpg

http://images60.fotki.com/v361/photos/1/1125308/6955220/DSC00244-vi.jpg

Clicked this week, Gurgel Motomachine. Very rare, is the first one I saw on street.
This citycar was manufactured in the early 90's and uses a 2-cylinder, 800cm3 engine, the only one developed and manufactured by a 100% Brazilian company.


what is the top speed ?

Actually I have read about these cars. Gurgel also made dune-buggy cars.

This Gurgel Motomachine is probably equivalent to a 1960's "motorbikecar" like the Goggomobil and Messerschmidt.

Actually I saw a Messerschmidt in my hometown, some weeks ago, but I had no camera in handy >(

Seen today in Växjö :)

Volvo PV444

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo10.jpg

MG TF Midget. Produced in 9.600 units (1953-1955)
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381401_2715666979893_1503535189_2833584_1291445077_n.jpg

After some beautiful and/or interesting cars something bland. But uncommon in Poland, and completely absent in most european countries. Shot taken in Katowice, but it's not mine (made by bregi), and cars were not it's theme, but in the middle, parked between the two Audis, You can notice Honda City:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O9g_0y5yTss/TyAUYVfmJQI/AAAAAAAAAcM/r7RfchwuiHg/s800/P1150501.JPG

Made in Turkey saloon derivate of Jazz. It wasn't successful and ultimately Honda Poland had withdrawn this model from it's portfolio.

And here’s sth much more exiting. The 8-series bimmers. The first is AC Schnitzer tuned, the latter (spotted several times around the city) is regular one.

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Obraz002-1.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Klasyki/Obraz003-1.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Obraz009.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Obraz007.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Zdjcie0020.jpg

Today I spotted another Subaru BRAT in Växjö :)
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/SubaruBRAT001.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/SubaruBRAT002.jpg

I've been to Växjö once and spotted plenty of American cars there. It wouldn't be anything unusual in Sweden except of one, kind of disturbing detail. Most of the cars carried this flag:
http://1.2.3.11/bmi/www.cassvillehistoricalsociety.com/confederate_battle_flag_03.png

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I bet you have never seen Ford OSI.
http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kUas6bw1Qjw/Tv5JtQGk6JI/AAAAAAAADSg/rPQuFrsYcts/s800/IMGP7763.JPG

And this one :)
http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-p1iZXgt5u-4/Tv5Kh25gbxI/AAAAAAAADVE/5_qeVttDZhU/s800/IMGP7815.JPG

^^
How nice, you've been to Växjö! :)
When and how was it like? :)

Anyway, were you there in the summer? American cars are mostly seen around summer time. They're quite rare in winter.

It was summer 2002. I had been visiting Southern Sweden (mainly Skåne) back then . It was my third visit to this beautiful country, previously, among others, I turned to Norrland, Stockholm and Götheborg.

I must say I felt slightly uncomfortable in Växjö. I stopped somewhere in a suburban area on a small petrol station with an intention to buy some food and petrol. Then, several black, classic, American cars turned down there. They stopped, drivers and their mates gave a quick look at my car (classic Audi), looked at my foreign plates and then starred at me. All of them! With no words. Some of them went off the cars and moved closer to me, still not saying anything. Well, I pretended I did not see them, however I was just about to piss in my pants. Eventually, nothing happened, I refuelled, meanwhile they ran away with a characteristic V8 vrooom.

Safe trip car with your dog can be purchased simple things such as buying a dog or a dog to use the seat belt to strap your pet in place. These devices are designed specifically for dogs and come in different sizes and varieties.

what is the top speed ?

Actually I have read about these cars. Gurgel also made dune-buggy cars.

This Gurgel Motomachine is probably equivalent to a 1960's "motorbikecar" like the Goggomobil and Messerschmidt.

Actually I saw a Messerschmidt in my hometown, some weeks ago, but I had no camera in handy >(

I didn't find this information, but the BR-800, a slightly larger model which was derived motomachine, reached 117 km / h.
Gurgel started with the Ipanema e made a lot of cars based on VW mechanical, (Xavante, Chef, Carajas and others), until he started his project CENA, which culminated in the BR-800.

http://www.gurgel800.com.br/

Trabant in Switzerland:

http://i.imgur.com/MIOtZ.jpg

inside the car - exception permit to use a certain access road, with speed limited to 40km/h.

http://i.imgur.com/nEPor.jpg

^^
Haha, love those :)

A friend of mine saw a Trabant at a Autobahn in Germany a few years ago. The Trabant was to overtake but it was impossible for it so for a long time my friend and the driver of the Trabant made funny faces at eachother :lol:

Spotted this morning in Växjö :)

Lincoln Continental Limousine

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lincolnlimousine003.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lincolnlimousine002.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Lincolnlimousine001.jpg

:cheers:

Aston Martin One-77 in Paris this week :

y1AHFz_muJg

Dodge Viper at my school

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6879/moto1875.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/507/moto1875.jpg/)

Hummer H1 also at my school (foreign visitor, but well... H2 and the rest are common, but this one can be considered as exotic)

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/1766/moto2228.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/638/moto2228.jpg/)

MG TF (too bad MG-Rover disappeared, I really liked them)

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/3981/mgtf.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/mgtf.jpg/)

Old Nissan Patrol, didn't know they existed on this side of the pond

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/6817/2803081103.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/2803081103.jpg/)

1943 Willys MB (property of my stepfather :), though he's selling it soon)

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6766/p0111111438.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/24/p0111111438.jpg/)

1950 Chevrolet Fleetline (I have seen it since I can remember)

http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/7622/p02081114501.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/857/p02081114501.jpg/)

I didn't even know this car existed :crazy: Chrysler TC by Maserati (7,300 produced). It's a POS, but still counts as an exotic.

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/921/p1708111116.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/196/p1708111116.jpg/)

^^ :)
Spotted in my area:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/vDSC00125.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/HMV.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/zdjcie0246.jpg

^^ Not a TC but it's relative - LeBaron ^^

Spotted an MG TF recently too, but couldn't take a picture.

Corvettes are not super exotic here, but I don't see them often:

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/zdjcie0280.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/zdjcie0279.jpg

Unlike Porsches, that are relatively common here, so generally I don't post them in this thread. Here's an exeption - the Cayman driven by... me :)

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/z3569032X.jpg

Two Gallardos I've spotted in my city on the same day :)

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/zdjcie0229.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/zdjcie0237b.jpg

I see exotic cars,limos, luxury cars everyday so since I live in the centre of Paris(I lived in a suburban house before) that doesn't really impress me anymore...

I see exotic cars,limos, luxury cars everyday so since I live in the centre of Paris(I lived in a suburban house before) that doesn't really impress me anymore...

OMG!! thanks for sharing that!! you're so cool!! I really really really wanna be like you and see exotic cars everyday and find them normal since you're living in such a cool and rich place! I bet you wouldn't even get suprised by flying cars since your awesomeness is way beyond that!

Pour vrai, on s'en fout.:banana:

I see exotic cars,limos, luxury cars everyday so since I live in the centre of Paris(I lived in a suburban house before) that doesn't really impress me anymore...

do you also see Volvo Amazon and Saab 96 everyday in the 8th arrondisment?

I see exotic cars,limos, luxury cars everyday...

I bet You don't see this everyday :)

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Zdjcie0750.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx17/swoboda_t/Zdjcie0749.jpg


Yeah, not impressing, yet rare. Toyota Matrix. Grey import from US/Canada, since it has never been officially available in Europe.

woo!so many rare cars!http://www.collegefun4u.com/track.php?u=4

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u105/Poetryandemotion/IMAG0042-2-1.jpg



http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u105/Poetryandemotion/IMAG0040-1-1.jpg

Volvo 480 in Värnamo today :)

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo480001.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo480002.jpg
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/licenseplateman/Cars/Volvo480003.jpg

:cheers:

Spotted today, a little bit of America in my area :)

The legendary Crown Vic
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/Cars/Zdjcie0755.jpg

Nissan Maxima, absent in Europe since 2004. This one is some late model grey import
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff134/1000city/Cars/Zdjcie0756.jpg

Sorry for the quality of both, taken while driving ;)