The Forgotten Cars Thread

[Dennisch]

And for funsies, the UK got the Daewoo version too. Which I did forget about until you mentioned Daewoo:

The Daewoo Nexia. Because if the Mk2 Astra wasn't already hugely out of date enough by 1991 when it was replaced by the Mk3, then launching it again in 1995 is obviously going to work.

A year or two back I drove the Mk2 Astra GTE. Retro appeal aside it was pretty bad to drive, and that was the top one with better suspension, 150bhp and a digital dash. What the Nexia was like with half that power and none of the GTE's upgrades I can barely imagine.

It was common here to butcher various parts of the Nexia to "upgrade" the looks of the E Kadett.

I know my turd looked not any worse after installing alk the plastic bits.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

The Ford Aspire, which is some crummy econobox.

Ford Aerostar

and the Chevrolet Lumina SS Coupe

 

[LM7325]

The Infamous Sterling

 

[Grandea GTR]

The Infamous Sterling

That's a Honda?

 

[7up747]

nissan prairie

 

[Wiegert]

That's a Honda?

Honda provided the basic structure and engines from the first gen Legend to underpin the 800 Series. Rover dealt with bodywork and interior while electrics were outsourced to a local Brummie firm.

You can probably guess which aspects led to this re-badge ending up with a lousy reputation in the US.

 

[ToyGTone]

 

[Grandea GTR]

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I see those everywhere over here, surprisingly, never modified.

 

[ToyGTone]

I see those everywhere over here, surprisingly, never modified.

It's the opposite over here, in fact this might be the first time i ever seen one in front of my eyes. It's always the SUV one that i see everytime.

 

[CSMDuty11]

The Scirocco.

Shame too, the violet on those new ones looks quite good.

 

[el fayce]

Speaking of VW's, I totally forgot about the Passat CC

 

[LM7325]

Eagle Premier

This humble looking sedan has quite a story. The LH cab-forward Chryslers are based off of it interestingly enough.

 

[synchromesh]

I forgot about the Plymouth 'Cuda convertible. Only 4 were produced in 1971 and 14 in 1970. This one pictured sold for $3,500,000.

 

[The87Dodge]

Eagle Premier

This humble looking sedan has quite a story. The LH cab-forward Chryslers are based off of it interestingly enough.

The Dodge version of this car was the Dodge Monaco. It was built in Canada, for the US market.

 

[GTPorsche]

The 5th gen Monaco was built in Canada, but not sold in Canada.

 

[The87Dodge]

The 5th gen Monaco was built in Canada, but not sold in Canada.

Fixed.

 

[TexRex]

Wood & Pickett 1275 GT--many thanks to @Nessy for the reminder. I think that front end is orders of magnitude more handsome than the standard Clubman.

 

[titleguy1]

Acura SLX.

Honda Passport.

 

[MisterWaffles]

The Oullim Motors Spirra (2010-present)

 

[Liquid]

Speaking of VW's, I totally forgot about the Passat CC
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I really like the CC; I CCee them quite a lot. On the other hand I forgot about these until I saw one today:

Renault Megane saloon

 

[TheCracker]

The Dodge version of this car was the Dodge Monaco. It was built in Canada, for the US market.
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Both of which were little more than sedanised Renault 25s.

 

[JTB10000]

I just learned of these Toyotas from playing Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 but you car nuts probably already know of them.

Toyota Verossa

Toyota MR-S VM180 Zagato

 

[el fayce]

I just learned of these Toyotas from playing Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 but you car nuts probably already know of them.
Toyota MR-S VM180 Zagato
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[LM7325]

Both of which were little more than sedanised Renault 25s.

Like I said, quite a story... Renault indirectly gave Chrysler a great platform they milked for all it was worth after they figured out what they had.

 

[MedigoFlame]

Lincoln Continental Mark VIII

 

[el fayce]

94-96 Chrysler New Yorker, I used to find these things the coolest sedans when I was a kid (aesthetically)

 

[JER_CREST]

I own a 1994 Chrysler LHS.

 

[LM7325]

I own a 1994 Chrysler LHS.

Think of it as a super-sized Renault 25.

 

[The87Dodge]

I own a 1994 Chrysler LHS.

Great car, isn't it? I've rode in one, and it's the perfect balance of performance and luxury. Very plush, comfy interior.

 

[el fayce]

I own a 1994 Chrysler LHS.

I've had a 2002 Concorde, a great if it weren't for that problematic engine it had.