I think it's more of a passage of time thing. I remember the first few months of 2005 when the CLS was the talk of the town. Seems like a long time ago now.
The design team made a better choice in who to mimic this time, rather than going after the Accord again...I will give them credit for that :P
I think the white car is a Mk.2 Renault Fregate--though it could be a Simca as fintail notes. Behind that is some sort of panel van--perhaps a Ford, then a 2CV. Behind the 2CV I think I see another Dauphine.
I don't know where that picture was taken....but those automobiles better have damn good bumpers because they sure do PARK CLOSE to EACH OTHER!!!! :sick:
Well things may have been different back when cars actually had bumpers but I don't think they're parked any closer than from what I recall from living in Manhattan back in the 60s and 70s. I can tell you my cars collected a few parking dings, they did not have good bumpers.
The car parked behind the black Dauphine is not a Renault of any sort but a little known derivative of another French make.
The funky French coupe is a ca. 1959 Umap 2CV. I couldn't find an English language website with any info on it but I gather it was based on the Citroen 2CV and had a 75 hp Citroen AZ motor (pretty good power for something light).
Lease program was dirt cheap, though... that was my first lease..
Funny the things you remember ... and I remember that my co-worker was paying something like $400/mo for a 60 month lease. :surprise:
He got the metallic violet color with black leather interior ... was the nicest car in the parking lot at work after the owners ('87 or '88 560 SEL w/ personalized plates "TH BEAZT"). Most everybody else drove small cars - I remember a Nissan Sentra, a Ford Escort, Honda Accord LXi, Honda Prelude among others.
That is one sharp looking car. The emblem on the front fender would seem to indicate that it was equipped with a V8, probably a 260 cubic inch or possibly a 289. Sweet package.
I was reminded that they actually existed when one parked next to me at a local restaurant last weekend. It wasn't restored (who would?) - it was a daily driver.
I'd forgotten how wierd those side windows are though.... What were they thinking? :confuse:
I'd forgotten how wierd those side windows are though.... What were they thinking?
I could sort of understand the rear windows...making them like that allowed for a roll-down rear window. But I have no idea why they did it with the front. Maybe it made for better, more buffet-free ventilation?
It also reminds me of the old AMC Eagle wagons a bit. And it does have Hyundaish lines especially in the back. I don't get why they just couldn't release a TSX wagon here.
Yep, 2010 "Crosstour". After posting that I found out that it's been getting dumped on over at Honda's 'Facebook' page for its extreme ugliness factor. Deservedly so, IMHO. Looks like the Acura TL stylists got loose at Honda. Ugh.
Wow, a Honda Venza with wheels cribbed from a couple-year-old Euro Ford design.
I see Hyundai Equus in the greenhouse, too...and not in a good way (if there is such a thing)
An X6 copy for Honda now that Acura has a hideous variant....possibly the most useless vehicle segment, the gigantic 4-seater. Someone is smoking some mighty powerful crack over at Honda/Acura.
that blue wagon is exactly what I would be interested in (if I was actually in the market now!).
That crosstour wouldn't evne make it to my long list. What a beast.
actually, Honda is losing me totally (and I currently have 2 H and 1 A model in the house!) New Accord is too big, civic has lousy seats (and no utility versin), and the odyssey with all the tranny issues I wouldn't touch again.
I love wagons. Don't know exactly why, but something about the lines appeal to me - even though I've never owned one.
I guess it started with the '67 VW Squareback my folks owned.
I also liked the mid 80's Dodge Colt wagon.
That Acura is very nice looking, IMO - even with the Acura nose tacked onto it. Looks like there is quite a bit of cargo room .. the Crosstour looks more like a 5 door hatch than a wagon.
I doubt it's a W30--baby blue seems a bit pallid for that kind of performance. But I'm pretty sure it says 442 on the front fender. Without that, I would've assumed it was an ordinary Cutlass Supreme droptop. Of course, it could be a fake, like all those alleged "M" series BMWs.
There was a W-30 performance package for the 442, with cold air intake. I thought it disappeared after the 1970 model year, but I found some advertisements purporting to depict a W-30 even as late as 1972.
It's a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2 with the W-30 package. I don't think the blue stripe has anything to do with it being a W-30.
IIRC the only visible indicators were small chrome letters spelling out "W-30", that could be then under the "442" on the side or they could've been on the sides of the hood scoops.
I'll guess that's a Standard "Ensign" from around 1960, sans wiper blades. I don't know about that plate, something from the commie days of the eastern bloc I think. Poland maybe....W = Warsaw.
And in the background is a facelift MB W210 with AMG or knockoff wheels that look like early monoblocs - older than the car.
Close but not Poland. Our plates during the commie days were white letters on black background and had 3 letters and 3 numbers. The first two of the three letters were an abbreviation of the city the car was registered in.
To use a US example, if it would be a car from Chicago for example, the plate would start with CH, and then it would have a random letter and a number assigned, so CHA 305
Nowadays the plates have are white, with a EU symobol, but I believe the city abbreviations still remain.
Imidazol -- My monitor is not that great, but the 3rd from right white one looks more like a '61 (or even a '62?)Oldsmobile than a Chevy to me as there is no 'eyebrow' above the headlights. And I really wish I could see that black one on the extreme left better.
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The design team made a better choice in who to mimic this time, rather than going after the Accord again...I will give them credit for that :P
Well things may have been different back when cars actually had
bumpers but I don't think they're parked any closer than from what
I recall from living in Manhattan back in the 60s and 70s.
I can tell you my cars collected a few parking dings, they did
not have good bumpers.
The car parked behind the black Dauphine is not a Renault
of any sort but a little known derivative of another French make.
Here's a better picture of one>
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MSRP for the '94 Acura Vigor GS was $29,000, including destination..
Lease program was dirt cheap, though... that was my first lease..
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Citroen 2CV and had a 75 hp Citroen AZ motor (pretty good power for something
light).
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Funny the things you remember ... and I remember that my co-worker was paying something like $400/mo for a 60 month lease. :surprise:
He got the metallic violet color with black leather interior ... was the nicest car in the parking lot at work after the owners ('87 or '88 560 SEL w/ personalized plates "TH BEAZT"). Most everybody else drove small cars - I remember a Nissan Sentra, a Ford Escort, Honda Accord LXi, Honda Prelude among others.
Early Mustangs were essentially rebodied Falcons.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
But maybe with period WA plates?
I was reminded that they actually existed when one parked next to me at a local restaurant last weekend. It wasn't restored (who would?) - it was a daily driver.
I'd forgotten how wierd those side windows are though.... What were they thinking? :confuse:
I could sort of understand the rear windows...making them like that allowed for a roll-down rear window. But I have no idea why they did it with the front. Maybe it made for better, more buffet-free ventilation?
AKA the closest thing to the Accord wagon they should be building. with a little pilot mixed in.
Hondas baby X6?
THe side profile, especially the rear 3/4, look very Hyundai/kia ish. Those rear fenders are a dead ringer for something they make. Maybe a tiburon?
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It also reminds me of the old AMC Eagle wagons a bit. And it does have Hyundaish lines especially in the back. I don't get why they just couldn't release a TSX wagon here.
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I see Hyundai Equus in the greenhouse, too...and not in a good way (if there is such a thing)
An X6 copy for Honda now that Acura has a hideous variant....possibly the most useless vehicle segment, the gigantic 4-seater. Someone is smoking some mighty powerful crack over at Honda/Acura.
Venza is soooo much nicer styled, IMHO.
I think the full name is actually Honda Accord Crosstour.
They probably want those sales to boost Accord numbers.
Lessee, what do we have here ...
1) Ford in the grille (though not as bad as the Acura schnoz's)
2) Hyundai in the rear quarter panel
3) BMW X6 (or 5 series GT) profile
Are they planning on selling this in the US?
If I had to choose between this and the Venza, I'd choose the Venza.
ONLY in the US, unfortunately! Europe gets the very nice TSX-based 'Accord Tourer' wagon:
I'd actually consider a test drive...if they added SH-AWD.
That crosstour wouldn't evne make it to my long list. What a beast.
actually, Honda is losing me totally (and I currently have 2 H and 1 A model in the house!) New Accord is too big, civic has lousy seats (and no utility versin), and the odyssey with all the tranny issues I wouldn't touch again.
Then Acura brought in the ugly stick..
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I love wagons. Don't know exactly why, but something about the lines appeal to me - even though I've never owned one.
I guess it started with the '67 VW Squareback my folks owned.
I also liked the mid 80's Dodge Colt wagon.
That Acura is very nice looking, IMO - even with the Acura nose tacked onto it. Looks like there is quite a bit of cargo room .. the Crosstour looks more like a 5 door hatch than a wagon.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I tried to find mention of a package beyond 442, but haven't.
Andre1969?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
IIRC the only visible indicators were small chrome letters spelling out "W-30", that could be then under the "442" on the side or they could've been on the sides of the hood scoops.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
And in the background is a facelift MB W210 with AMG or knockoff wheels that look like early monoblocs - older than the car.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Close but not Poland. Our plates during the commie days were white letters on black background and had 3 letters and 3 numbers. The first two of the three letters were an abbreviation of the city the car was registered in.
To use a US example, if it would be a car from Chicago for example, the plate would start with CH, and then it would have a random letter and a number assigned, so CHA 305
Nowadays the plates have are white, with a EU symobol, but I believe the city abbreviations still remain.
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Just like with postwar-today German plates, the letters in the suffix are an easy giveway for the registration city.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Here's one we haven't used yet>
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
1950 Studebaker (Champion?)
1957 Chevrolet BelAire
1961 Chev
1957 Ford Custom 300 4 Dr.
In the middle...
1961 Chev
1958 Buick
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,