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Forget all the modern Dacia stuff, this is what we want...
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That sounds good, the Chrysler hemi is a proper engine, loads of HP gains for very little outlay.
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That’s how I remember it, quite clever
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I have to agree, but then beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
To my eye, it seems to be the spawn of a Vectra and a 5 series BMW, has got together with the same 5 series and incestuously reproduced. Some concepts do make it to production. The TT being one, and the Sierra wasnt too far removed from its concept if I recall. Quite a few have, but generally it is exotica that makes it through, I guess they dont have to make the same compromises that 'regular' cars have to. Google Search
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That’s a brilliant idea for us caravanners. We could do our own washing.
That MG looks a stunner and had it made production I’m sure it would have sold well. As for the OP, yes concept cars are important as they give the public a chance to view that particular manufacturers ideas. It’s the same with F1 a lot of the features tested and eventually used finish up on production cars. |
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I always thought the 300C took some of its styling cues from one of my favourite Rovers - the P5b
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The ugly front end was the theme that the Vectra and Mondeo etc had for a short period of time. Then the front ends were smoothed out.
Remember that the Phoenix group only had money to change plastics such as bumpers and headlamps and very little otherwise. They had a range of 1980s reworks and a R75 on its 3rd year of production. Worked in the design studio at Canley and 90% of the cars came to fruition like the R800 coupe and the R216 Gti with the full body kit and the Maestro turbo. Last edited by coab; 19th January 2018 at 08:24.. Reason: Didnt have glasses on! |
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