I've always like the Multipla, but then again I like the Cube too. On another subject, is there a way to get rid of the obnoxious " Toyota Shop Now" pop up at the bottom left???
Multipla that was introduced about 1999. I kind of like them, daring - freaky before freaky became the in thing. Took some guts. Unfortunately, the design was kind of normnalized a few years later, receiving more normal headlights and cowl.
It also served as a base for the Rover James:
@andys120 said:
Reminds me of something even uglier>
QX56 Baleen Whale became the Q80. This is the old FX, now the Q70 - a design that goes back to 2009 IIRC, and doesn't sell anywhere near like the first version.
@andys120 said: Infiniti QX56 IIRC, another one that got whacked w the ugly stick.
Personally, I've always liked the looks of the FX. I'd take an FX50 (which that QX70 still looks exactly like). Darned quick "SUV." Too bad about the horrible mileage, however.
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The former Infiniti FX. The "Bionic Cheetah!" I really wanted the original iteration, first SUV I actually considered buying for myself.
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I can see the connection to the Corvair as is clearly rear engined. However the styling cues, if you can get past the lowered suspension, are all Italian design and Japanese manufactured. I can see a bit of BMW 1600 about it but the lights remind me of the Isuzu Bellet and the glasshouse of a late 60's Mazda. However, there is also something that smacks of the small Triumph 1300.
Steering wheel and wipers are set up for Right Hand Drive and mirrors look original so almost certainly Japanese.
That lead me to think of the Japanese manufacturers who never quite hit the mainstream, like Daihatsu, Isuzu, Prince and the hot tip, Hino. Hino did make a series of cars, based originally off a post war Renault with a rear mounted water cooled engine. However, the ones that I recall are four door saloons whose designs looked more Austin-ish than this, which has a far more Italian design house feel.
Not near bookshelves to research so I will guess a Hino something
You're right about the Italian influence Graham, the styling of the Hino Contessa 1300 was penned by Giovanni Michelotti . Having said that I have to say that the head lights are almost a direct steal from the Corvair and the high crease as well as the roofline are also reminiscent of the Gen II Corvair.
As for the BMW influence, there's a good argument to be had about who influenced whom. The _ Neue Klasse_ Bimmers were introduced in 1962, a couple of years after the Gen I 'Vair but the thin-pillared roofline and pointy nose might have influenced the GM designers of the second Gen Corvairs.
Yup, that is a ** 1969 Nissan Patrol** . I've never been able to understand why the Japanese makers no longer offer a Wrangler type vehicle. The world could surely use an alternative to the poorly made offering from Chrysler-Fiat.
@andys120 said:
Yup, that is a ** 1969 Nissan Patrol** . I've never been able to understand why the Japanese makers no longer offer a Wrangler type vehicle. The world could surely use an alternative to the poorly made offering from Chrysler-Fiat.
G'day
Not sure if you folks get the Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series which is a mainstay of Outback Australia
Unfortunately they are impossible to engineer to latest safety standards and are no longer acceptable on Australian mine sites, which demand ANCAP 5 Star ratings for employee safety.
A HiLux or similar can achieve ANCAP 5 Star and is more pleasant to drive. There is something about a Landcruiser 70 that reminds me of old school Landrovers
Here in North America, Toyota offers the Series 200 - a leather and wood lined luxo-barge that starts at almost US$80,000. It's also sold as the Lexus LX570 for about $2,000 more:
I especially like the "Troop Carrier" model of the Landcruiser 70. This must be a good indicator of how expensive it is to modify cars to meet all US safety/emissions regulations. Toyota has lots of non-'beige' vehicles, they just don't sell them here.
@andys120 said:
What's with the snorkels on those LC 70s? I thought the Outback was more or less arid.
Snorkels are often fitted for serious 4wd as many outback roads lack adequate bridges. If you have a look at a map of Australia, you will see that vast area are tropical with annual monsoonal activity.
In addition, when it rains in arid country, it generates massive flooding. If you look at Central Australia on Google Earth you can see massive, usually dry, river systems trailing across hundreds of kilometres to empty into drying terminal lakes. On our honeymoon, Judy waded 34 river crossings after we found the Corolla floating on one; the English were convinced that I was cruel to my new wife.
That said, most 4wd vehicles rarely get that deep into water. I suspect it is part sales dress up.
I think I remember that from Season Two of Survivor: Outback. They made their camp in a dried out stream bed, then it poured overnight, and washed all of their stuff away. Poor Kentucky Joe and Elizabeth Hasselbeck!
In Australia, sold as a Suzuki Jimny or later as a Suzuki Sierra. Not sure what they were called elsewhere. They are a remarkably able little 4wd which pop up in the most remote places.
@grahampeters said:
In Australia, sold as a Suzuki Jimny or later as a Suzuki Sierra. Not sure what they were called elsewhere. They are a remarkably able little 4wd which pop up in the most remote places.
Too strange - I spotted a right hand drive Suzuki "Jeep" tonight. It didn't have tags so I assume it was just an off roader. Sure looked like the pics of the first generation SJ20.
@stever said:
Too strange - I spotted a right hand drive Suzuki "Jeep" tonight. It didn't have tags so I assume it was just an off-roader. Sure looked like the pics of the first generation SJ20.
I know it sounds implausible, but they really are little mountain goats and pop in the strangest (ie bushwalking only) places here in Australia. They are still built on a ladder frame chassis and are remarkably capable off road and quite civilized on road. I even found the one below, doing service for hauling the fuel tanker at Oodnadatta in Central Australia. If you are not sure where this is, try these co-ordinates, then scroll out to check out the teeming metropolis
@grahampeters said:
I even found the one below, doing service for hauling the fuel tanker at Oodnadatta in Central Australia. If you are not sure where this is, try these co-ordinates, then scroll out to check out the teeming metropolis
@imidazol97 said:
I have no idea. I'll let the folks here decide what this is from a recent cruise-in.
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Well - it's a Vauxhall, and late thirties - either Light Six DX Fourteen or the similar but lower powered Light Six DY Twelve - Salmons made a Tickford Foursome Coupe available on either chassis. There were several other coachbuilders who turned out similar fare on Vauxhalls at this time - both at home and over in Australia (Holden were coachbuilding stuff like this in the thirties). The DX/DY range were available 1937 /38.
I've just looked up the number plate which would indicate it was issued in London in Dec 1937/ Jan 1938, which is pretty much spot on, I would say...
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Ah the Citan. It's ugly because it is a joint product with Renault/Nissan, who know something about ugly people movers.
MB isn't alone.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Reminds me of something even uglier>
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
I've always like the Multipla, but then again I like the Cube too. On another subject, is there a way to get rid of the obnoxious " Toyota Shop Now" pop up at the bottom left???
Multipla that was introduced about 1999. I kind of like them, daring - freaky before freaky became the in thing. Took some guts. Unfortunately, the design was kind of normnalized a few years later, receiving more normal headlights and cowl.
It also served as a base for the Rover James:
(Quoting spoils it).
It's an Infiniti Q - something or other.. I can't keep track of their new nomenclature..
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Infiniti QX56 IIRC, another one that got whacked w the ugly stick.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
I think the last QX56 was the 2013 model. This was "new" for 2014, but the one pictured is a 2015.
(Bonus points for what it replaced - the '14 was really new in name only).
Corvair?>
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Hino (Contessa?)
QX56 Baleen Whale became the Q80. This is the old FX, now the Q70 - a design that goes back to 2009 IIRC, and doesn't sell anywhere near like the first version.
Close enough lol.
2015 Infiniti QX70 Starts at $46,845
Personally, I've always liked the looks of the FX. I'd take an FX50 (which that QX70 still looks exactly like). Darned quick "SUV." Too bad about the horrible mileage, however.
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The former Infiniti FX. The "Bionic Cheetah!" I really wanted the original iteration, first SUV I actually considered buying for myself.
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FJ40?>
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
That's the replacement for the FX35. I know it's a QX something...
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Yup, one of many cars that borrowed from the styling of the Chevy Corvairs.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
G'day
I can see the connection to the Corvair as is clearly rear engined. However the styling cues, if you can get past the lowered suspension, are all Italian design and Japanese manufactured. I can see a bit of BMW 1600 about it but the lights remind me of the Isuzu Bellet and the glasshouse of a late 60's Mazda. However, there is also something that smacks of the small Triumph 1300.
Steering wheel and wipers are set up for Right Hand Drive and mirrors look original so almost certainly Japanese.
That lead me to think of the Japanese manufacturers who never quite hit the mainstream, like Daihatsu, Isuzu, Prince and the hot tip, Hino. Hino did make a series of cars, based originally off a post war Renault with a rear mounted water cooled engine. However, the ones that I recall are four door saloons whose designs looked more Austin-ish than this, which has a far more Italian design house feel.
Not near bookshelves to research so I will guess a Hino something
Cheers
Graham
You're right about the Italian influence Graham, the styling of the Hino Contessa 1300 was penned by Giovanni Michelotti . Having said that I have to say that the head lights are almost a direct steal from the Corvair and the high crease as well as the roofline are also reminiscent of the Gen II Corvair.
As for the BMW influence, there's a good argument to be had about who influenced whom. The _ Neue Klasse_ Bimmers were introduced in 1962, a couple of years after the Gen I 'Vair but the thin-pillared roofline and pointy nose might have influenced the GM designers of the second Gen Corvairs.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Nobody has Id'ed this one yet>
Is it an FJ40 LC or something else?
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Nissan Patrol?
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Here's some Corvair influence:
Yup, that is a ** 1969 Nissan Patrol** . I've never been able to understand why the Japanese makers no longer offer a Wrangler type vehicle. The world could surely use an alternative to the poorly made offering from Chrysler-Fiat.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Big orange>
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
1974+ Cosworth Vega.
G'day
Not sure if you folks get the Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series which is a mainstay of Outback Australia
http://www.toyota.com.au/landcruiser-70-series/range
Unfortunately they are impossible to engineer to latest safety standards and are no longer acceptable on Australian mine sites, which demand ANCAP 5 Star ratings for employee safety.
A HiLux or similar can achieve ANCAP 5 Star and is more pleasant to drive. There is something about a Landcruiser 70 that reminds me of old school Landrovers
Cheers
Graham
Here in North America, Toyota offers the Series 200 - a leather and wood lined luxo-barge that starts at almost US$80,000. It's also sold as the Lexus LX570 for about $2,000 more:
http://www.toyota.com/landcruiser/#!/landcruiser
I especially like the "Troop Carrier" model of the Landcruiser 70. This must be a good indicator of how expensive it is to modify cars to meet all US safety/emissions regulations. Toyota has lots of non-'beige' vehicles, they just don't sell them here.
What's with the snorkels on those LC 70s? I thought the Outback was more or less arid.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
I'll venture a guess: to pull intake air from above the vehicle rather than down low where it is dustier.
I bet it's for stream crossing. Arid, yes, buy when it does rain...
I worked on an Australian oil field that was almost shut down by rain many miles away, very poor drainage.
Snorkels are often fitted for serious 4wd as many outback roads lack adequate bridges. If you have a look at a map of Australia, you will see that vast area are tropical with annual monsoonal activity.
In addition, when it rains in arid country, it generates massive flooding. If you look at Central Australia on Google Earth you can see massive, usually dry, river systems trailing across hundreds of kilometres to empty into drying terminal lakes. On our honeymoon, Judy waded 34 river crossings after we found the Corolla floating on one; the English were convinced that I was cruel to my new wife.
That said, most 4wd vehicles rarely get that deep into water. I suspect it is part sales dress up.
Cheers
Graham
I think I remember that from Season Two of Survivor: Outback. They made their camp in a dried out stream bed, then it poured overnight, and washed all of their stuff away. Poor Kentucky Joe and Elizabeth Hasselbeck!
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TV Still>
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G'day
In Australia, sold as a Suzuki Jimny or later as a Suzuki Sierra. Not sure what they were called elsewhere. They are a remarkably able little 4wd which pop up in the most remote places.
Cheers
Graham
In North America they were called the Samurai.
Too strange - I spotted a right hand drive Suzuki "Jeep" tonight. It didn't have tags so I assume it was just an off roader. Sure looked like the pics of the first generation SJ20.
I know it sounds implausible, but they really are little mountain goats and pop in the strangest (ie bushwalking only) places here in Australia. They are still built on a ladder frame chassis and are remarkably capable off road and quite civilized on road. I even found the one below, doing service for hauling the fuel tanker at Oodnadatta in Central Australia. If you are not sure where this is, try these co-ordinates, then scroll out to check out the teeming metropolis
-27.548963, 135.448737
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Re5U4dwXQAN5z3ThlOWXRN1cquHi8IEw91l5Bk8P_RQ=w140-h93-p
Cheers
Graham
Green Machine>
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport with missing Gran Sport grille badge?
(@grahampeters, love the canoe rentals at the Pink Roadhouse).
It's not a GS but it is a '65 Skylark.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
G'day
I've just been reading a review of this, the BMW X4; verdict seems to be that it is an answer to a question that nobody asked.
Cheers,
Graham
-27.548963, 135.448737
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Re5U4dwXQAN5z3ThlOWXRN1cquHi8IEw91l5Bk8P_RQ=w140-h93-p
So which gets more use - the airstrip to the SW or the football pitch to the NW?
Yep, 2015 BMW X4.
Yeah, I'm gonna take the X4 down to the garden center and pick up some fertilizer.
I have no idea. I'll let the folks here decide what this is from a recent cruise-in.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
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Well - it's a Vauxhall, and late thirties - either Light Six DX Fourteen or the similar but lower powered Light Six DY Twelve - Salmons made a Tickford Foursome Coupe available on either chassis. There were several other coachbuilders who turned out similar fare on Vauxhalls at this time - both at home and over in Australia (Holden were coachbuilding stuff like this in the thirties). The DX/DY range were available 1937 /38.
I've just looked up the number plate which would indicate it was issued in London in Dec 1937/ Jan 1938, which is pretty much spot on, I would say...
So that license plate number is original to the car?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,