20 With the Jetta, Volkswagen invented the idea of the booted hatchback, given a separate name and made to look a bit grander to sell at a higher price than its Golf sister. This 1983 UK brochure, from late in the car's life, features an LX special edition version with modest 1272cc power. 3 comments · 13h ago · by Andy #carbluesky
32 Subaru's two generations of small BRAT pick-ups were fondly remembered in the US, and in 2002 Subaru of America returned to the market in rather larger form with the Baja, a four-seat 4WD lifestyle pick-up derived from the contemporary Legacy/Outback. 8 comments · 18h ago · by Andy #carbluesky
75 Citroën's brochures in the 1960s were always stylish and well-produced, but as idiosyncratic as the company itself. On the covers of this 1966 DS Safari publication the car demonstrates one of its less obvious uses: a platform for children's kite-flying. 18 comments · 23h ago · by Andy #carbluesky
2 One of the most interesting exhibits at DFW Car and Toys is also the most humble This is an all original DRIVESHAFT bike from 1890. Instead of a chain drive it's a driveshaft like a car to the pedals! In the front for light is a gas lamp! This near 200 year old machine is so modern 0 comments · 16h ago · by Caleb is McFreakin Unemployed (again) #carbluesky
2 🔗 On my way over to Mallory Park to see Tony going sideways in the Viper at the VSCC race meeting today 😀 "An 111-year-old car with twice its original cylinder count, and (conservatively) 3.5x more power..." 😆 www.classicandsportscar.com/features/vau... (classicandsportscar.com) 0 comments · 23h ago · by Bob P. DJ #carbluesky#vauxhall#viper
39 By the end of the 1980s, makers touting 'green cars' were referring to catalytic converters. This Škoda UK leaflet presented a new version of the Estelle-derived Rapid, the 135RiC, with fuel injection and catalyser, sold alongside the existing 136. The devices would be mandatory by 1993. 6 comments · 1d ago · by Andy #carbluesky
5 A trio of Z cars at the Museum 0 comments · 1d ago · by Caleb is McFreakin Unemployed (again) #carbluesky
32 Cizeta burst onto the Italian supercar scene at the end of the 1980s to a good deal of hype from the motoring press. This early brochure introduces the initial Cizeta Moroder V16T, with dramatic Gandini-styled body, featuring double-stack pop-up headlamps, plus its mighty engine. 3 comments · 1d ago · by Andy #carbluesky
2 Renault Safrane - CAR magazine 1999 #OldCarGBU Despite the facelift, Renault's big car remains ignored. A capable set of pseudo-exec wheels, but most can't square £20k for a big Renault, if it's not an Espace Our choice: 20V at a pinch, but we wouldn't bother pinching one 0 comments · 1d ago · by Bob P. DJ #carbluesky#oldcargbu#weirdcarbs
44 The small car buyer wanting to buy British in 1969 would most likely plump for the big-selling Austin/Morris Mini, or perhaps choose its leftfield alternative, the Hillman Imp. This Reliant brochure points out there was a third way: its Rebel, offered in 700cc saloon or estate form. 10 comments · 1d ago · by Andy #carbluesky
9 Renault Laguna - CAR magazine 1999 #OldCarGBU Renault's impressive 1994 stab at the Mondeo market, and it's done well. Fun to drive, a break from the norm, and new engines have injected sparkle Our choice: RTi 16V is a sleeping sportster. RTi V6 is the cheapest V6 repmobile 1 comment · 1d ago · by Bob P. DJ #carbluesky#oldcargbu#weirdcarbs
9 Renault Mégane Scénic - CAR magazine 1999 #OldCarGBU Like a scaled-down Espace. Full of clever tricks except under the bonnet. Other makers are avidly copying Our choice: 2.0 RXE nicest. All brilliant. An MPV you don't have to make excuses for. No wonder they're so popular 1 comment · 1d ago · by Bob P. DJ #carbluesky#oldcargbu#weirdcarbs
