Yup. Here's a couple of shots of the '88-89 CX GTi:
The red one looks like it might've been intended for US sale, with those dreadfully out of place round headlights, but in my opinion the white and gray accents on the Dutch market one in white are just as awful. The chrome grille and trim of the early car can't be beat, imho--hence my statement that they "messed up the styling" on the later models.
Citroens are generally a love/hate thing, There's not much middle ground but I love 'em, at least the way they look but I hate that awful four h/l set-up.
The red one looks like it might've been intended for US sale, with those dreadfully out of place round headlights, but in my opinion the white and gray accents on the Dutch market one in white are just as awful. The chrome grille and trim of the early car can't be beat, imho--hence my statement that they "messed up the styling" on the later models.
But the CX WAS sold in the US. A company called CX Auto in New Jersey imported them, certified them, and sold them. They later imported the XM as well. I've even heard (but can't prove) that they imported the BX back in the 1980s.
Yes, I remember CX Auto--seems like a couple thousand CX and XM cars came over. I don't think the BX did though--it would've cost a lot to certify, and I doubt its merits were as tangible to even the handful of Citroen enthusiasts in the US as was the case with the bigger cars.
Yep, to be precise, it's the Holden-built Chevrolet Caprice SS (mechanical twin of the G8-GT) now sold in the Middle East and probably in your local Chevy dealer's showroom this fall.
Yes. Apparently Bob Lutz felt differently about this car than Henderson did.
I'm happy to see this while at the same time wondering why they didn't make it a Buick if they are serious about keeping Buick around. I'd definitely look at this car when I'm in the market.
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I imagine it's because they found out that the Buick market base has no desire for a car that is fast and only comes with RWD. It seems those old fogies, who after all grew up w RWD, feel safer in a FWD (or AWD) car. Even the ones who live in the Sunbelt feel that way.
It's screwy but it's true, I've had more than one tell me that. Why do you think Caddy keeps the Deville...er..DTS?
Is that Caprice an update to the G8, or just an extended version of it? The roofline is a bit different, The G8 looked like it was trying to crib a BMW, with that reverse-slant/kickback in the C-pillar, and the quarter window in the door. This Caprice looks more Audi-esque, with the quarter window in the C-pillar rather than the door, and a roughly arch-shaped roofline.
Yes, I remember CX Auto--seems like a couple thousand CX and XM cars came over. I don't think the BX did though--it would've cost a lot to certify, and I doubt its merits were as tangible to even the handful of Citroen enthusiasts in the US as was the case with the bigger cars.
I haven't seen any hard numbers, but I agree that as many as "a couple thousand" CXs could have been imported by CX Auto. I have nothing more than some "educated" hearsay on the imporation of the BX, but I would have an easier time believing that they were contracted to import one (or a few) for diplomats, and perhaps for testing but that none (or VERY few) ever made into consumers hands.
As for the XM, I'm under the impression that (exactly) 7 were imported. Near the end of CX Auto's life, there was a recall of XMs and the recall counted total vehicles involved as 7.
Good eye Andre, it turns out that that Mid-East Caprice version is a long-wheelbase Holden Statesman. Apparently it hasn't been decided if the US Caprice will be on the long or standard wheelbase.
If you ask me they ought to stick with the shorter one. Even that's getting too big to be a proper sports sedan but that's just me.
If you ask me they ought to stick with the shorter one. Even that's getting too big to be a proper sports sedan but that's just me.
As much as I like bigger cars, I actually agree with you on that one. I've sat in a few G8's and drove a few last year at Carlisle's GM Nats. I had plenty of room, both front and rear, and it seemed to have a decent-sized trunk as I recall. Inside, it felt about in range of a Lucerne, DTS, Avalon, 300/Charger, Ford 500/Mercury Montego in terms of overall interior room. For today's market, I think that's big enough when it comes to cars, and I doubt anything bigger would sell very well.
Anything bigger, and it turns into something like those long-wheelbase BMW 7-series, Audi A8's, etc...cars that you don't drive, but get driven around in. Actually, if they plan on keeping Buick around, the long wheelbase version might not be bad as a premium model with the Roadmaster badge slapped on.
OMG!!!! There is still a Maverick left on the road??? I thought they all rotted away? That picture must be from 1975!!!! And that must be a '75 Maverick that's been on the road for only 9 months!!!
Actually I think it's more like a '71-72. There was no 4-door Maverick in 1970, and I think the '73 would've had bigger front bumpers, and the '74 would've had bigger rears. I also can't tell from the side, but that might be a Vomet Comet.
When I was a kid, some friends of the family had a Maverick, I think a '74-75. It was pretty much worn out and a rustbucket by 1982. My grandparents had a '72 Impala that they sold to them for $600 that year. It was getting pretty bad itself, but still in better shape than that Maverick!
Then the picture MUST have been taken in the winter of '72-'73. It's in too good of a shape to be any newer
Actually it was taken last winter in Denver. It just goes to show that no matter how crappy a car is there's always a few survivors. In the past year I've seen a Chevette, a Yugo and a Hornet Sportabout. :lemon: :lemon:
I always have trouble telling the '68-72 Nova apart, but I'm gonna guess and say it's a 1969 Nova SS396? Or maybe one of those Yenkos?
That's a nice setting for the car, with the late 50's/early 60's style houses in the background...nice, nostalgic setting. With the exception of the Aerostar!
I knew that was an easy one, but the latest editon of Collectible Automobile is actually featuring an article about the Trabant. It's said the Trabant would make an excellent wheelbarrow if it had two tailpipes.
Yep,it's a Maserati A6GC with Zagato bodywork. The double bubble roof was Zagato's signature but it's starting to show up on modern cars like the new Z4 and the Corvette C6. Texases is correct about the Maser Ghibli next to it but neither of you spotted the silver Ferari 330 GTE behind and I think I can make out a 206/246 Dino behind that.
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The red one looks like it might've been intended for US sale, with those dreadfully out of place round headlights, but in my opinion the white and gray accents on the Dutch market one in white are just as awful. The chrome grille and trim of the early car can't be beat, imho--hence my statement that they "messed up the styling" on the later models.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
The photo does look retouched, somehow...although it could just be that type of color printing.
But the CX WAS sold in the US. A company called CX Auto in New Jersey imported them, certified them, and sold them. They later imported the XM as well. I've even heard (but can't prove) that they imported the BX back in the 1980s.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Regards,
Jose
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
From this angle anyway I like the Chevy better.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
I'm happy to see this while at the same time wondering why they didn't make it a Buick if they are serious about keeping Buick around. I'd definitely look at this car when I'm in the market.
a car that is fast and only comes with RWD. It seems those old fogies, who after all grew up w RWD, feel safer in a FWD (or AWD) car. Even the ones who live in the Sunbelt feel that way.
It's screwy but it's true, I've had more than one tell me that. Why do you think Caddy keeps the Deville...er..DTS?
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Either way, still a decent looking car.
I haven't seen any hard numbers, but I agree that as many as "a couple thousand" CXs could have been imported by CX Auto. I have nothing more than some "educated" hearsay on the imporation of the BX, but I would have an easier time believing that they were contracted to import one (or a few) for diplomats, and perhaps for testing but that none (or VERY few) ever made into consumers hands.
As for the XM, I'm under the impression that (exactly) 7 were imported. Near the end of CX Auto's life, there was a recall of XMs and the recall counted total vehicles involved as 7.
If you ask me they ought to stick with the shorter one. Even that's getting too big to be a proper sports sedan but that's just me.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Well, I had a 1989 Gran Fury ex police car, and judging from that, the 1955 powertrain might've been more reliable!
As much as I like bigger cars, I actually agree with you on that one. I've sat in a few G8's and drove a few last year at Carlisle's GM Nats. I had plenty of room, both front and rear, and it seemed to have a decent-sized trunk as I recall. Inside, it felt about in range of a Lucerne, DTS, Avalon, 300/Charger, Ford 500/Mercury Montego in terms of overall interior room. For today's market, I think that's big enough when it comes to cars, and I doubt anything bigger would sell very well.
Anything bigger, and it turns into something like those long-wheelbase BMW 7-series, Audi A8's, etc...cars that you don't drive, but get driven around in. Actually, if they plan on keeping Buick around, the long wheelbase version might not be bad as a premium model with the Roadmaster badge slapped on.
When my dad was in his $150 car period he had two different 55 Plymouth wagons and a 55 Plymouth sedan as well. Funny times in retrospect.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
VometComet.When I was a kid, some friends of the family had a Maverick, I think a '74-75. It was pretty much worn out and a rustbucket by 1982. My grandparents had a '72 Impala that they sold to them for $600 that year. It was getting pretty bad itself, but still in better shape than that Maverick!
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Regards,
Jose
Actually it was taken last winter in Denver. It just goes to show that no matter how crappy a car is there's always a few survivors. In the past year I've seen a Chevette, a Yugo and a Hornet Sportabout. :lemon: :lemon:
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
That's a nice setting for the car, with the late 50's/early 60's style houses in the background...nice, nostalgic setting. With the exception of the Aerostar!
Close enough Andre, it's a '70 Nova SS396.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Regards,
Jose
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93