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Feb 24, 2017 14:29:43 GMT
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Years ago, Alfa Romeo *whilst experimenting with LSD* thought it would be a really good idea get Nissan to create a small hatchback for them to do better in the european market - Essentially to turn THIS: into THIS Can't think how they thought the blandest of designs could of become an alfa. Plus it would actually be reliable, which true enthusiasts couldn't deal with. Now I have found out about the SAAB 9-2x Aero - A subaru impreza. www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2005-saab-9-2x-aero-road-testI can't decide what I think of this! Anyone have any other unexpecting badge engineering?
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Some 9000's, a 900, an RX8 & a beetle
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Feb 24, 2017 15:12:12 GMT
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Ooh good one! ![](https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3725/12298159655_082a95a475_b.jpg) Hilman Avenger? No! VW 1500... ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/'86_Shelby_GLHS_(Orange_Julep_'09).jpg/1200px-'86_Shelby_GLHS_(Orange_Julep_'09).jpg) Talbot Horizon? No - it's a Dodge Shelby Horizon! ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n69w8sBh3fk/maxresdefault.jpg) Weird Ford Escort/ Fiesta thing? No! It's a VW Apollo... ![](http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv216/vikandsi/Daewoo_Nexia_rear_20071228.jpg) Kadett/Astra mkII? No! It's a Daewoo Nexia ![](http://autowpaper.com/images/seat-marbella-1.jpg) Fiat Panda? Nope - it's a Seat Marbella ![](http://galeon.hispavista.com/mercedesgwagen/img/p102.jpg) Mercedes G-Wagen? No! It's a Peugeot built for the French army... ![](https://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/aston_martin_cygnet_012.JPG?itok=LQsdLqOG) Toyota iQ? No - it's an Aston Martin Cygnet ![](http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/6/6/8/0/CaddyType9U20031.jpg) Sköda Felicia Pickup? - Fool! it's a VW Caddy!
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Feb 24, 2017 15:39:35 GMT
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Too many to list! One that I only recently found out about, the Chrysler Conquest: definitely not a Mitsubishi Starion....
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If at first you don't succeed........ ....Don't try skydiving!
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Feb 24, 2017 15:54:30 GMT
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IIRC, the Arna had a flat four from the Alfa Sud, the Nissan Cherry Europe had a regular straight four.
That struck me as an early example of platform sharing like the 9000/Croma/Lancia (can't recall the model now) rather than badge engineering. I think the Saab 600 was a badge engineered Lancia Delta.
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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Feb 24, 2017 16:02:02 GMT
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I don't know why I want one of these. .. ![](http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w122/ThE_sNiPeRs_PiCs/Retrorides/attachment_zpsnokwnwpn.jpeg) Sent from work using proboards while the boss isn't looking
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This is now a clicky linky! ![](http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w122/ThE_sNiPeRs_PiCs/Sig%20Pics/P250211_0856-1-1-1.gif)
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Feb 24, 2017 17:19:56 GMT
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![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n69w8sBh3fk/maxresdefault.jpg) That looks like it could of been a 2 door ford orion? Unless the photo makes the boot longer?
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Some 9000's, a 900, an RX8 & a beetle
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Feb 24, 2017 18:32:45 GMT
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IIRC, the Arna had a flat four from the Alfa Sud, the Nissan Cherry Europe had a regular straight four. Hi, No I think you mean the other way round, the Arna had the Nissan mechanics and the Cherry Europe had the Alfa mechanics. Colin
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Feb 24, 2017 18:42:52 GMT
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Peugeot 404- ![](http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/uploads/cms_article/3301_3400/1960-1978-peugeot-404-saloon-3303_3430_969X727.jpg) BMC Farina- ![](http://static.stuff.co.nz/files/Blatant1.jpg) By my estimate that's 8 models from one basic design (Morris Oxford, Austin Cambridge, Austin Westminster, Wolsley, Riley, MG, Vanden Plas 4 Litre R and Peugeot)
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craig1010cc
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Feb 24, 2017 19:10:42 GMT
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![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n69w8sBh3fk/maxresdefault.jpg) That looks like it could of been a 2 door ford orion? Unless the photo makes the boot longer? It is, but fitted with a vw engine
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Feb 24, 2017 19:20:35 GMT
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IIRC, the Arna had a flat four from the Alfa Sud, the Nissan Cherry Europe had a regular straight four. Hi, No I think you mean the other way round, the Arna had the Nissan mechanics and the Cherry Europe had the Alfa mechanics. Colin I just checked Wikipedia. All had boxer engines, I knew the ARNA's did, would have sworn the Nissan didn't.
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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Feb 24, 2017 19:37:30 GMT
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Hi, No I think you mean the other way round, the Arna had the Nissan mechanics and the Cherry Europe had the Alfa mechanics. Colin I just checked Wikipedia. All had boxer engines, I knew the ARNA's did, would have sworn the Nissan didn't. Hi, Yes, sorry your right. Mists of time and all that, We had a customers 'Europe' in once for work and didn't realise is was one, we were surprised how well it went. Colin
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Feb 24, 2017 19:49:14 GMT
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Hi, The Discovery 1 sold as Honda Crossroad '93 - '98
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Feb 24, 2017 20:07:29 GMT
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Vauxhall Zafira? Nope, Subaru Traviq ![:o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/shocked.png) ![](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/blu-scoob/9.subarutaviq2003my_1_zpshru1th7f.jpg)
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Feb 24, 2017 20:46:23 GMT
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Hi, The Discovery 1 sold as Honda Crossroad '93 - '98 That buggers my main idea for a contribution... There was a VW Badged version of the old leaf sprung/beam axle Toyota Hilux, can't remember the model name though.
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Feb 24, 2017 20:55:01 GMT
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There was a VW Badged version of the old leaf sprung/beam axle Toyota Hilux, can't remember the model name though. VW Taro... ![](http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/askhamd/General/volkswagen-taro1-1_zps9ffvme0k.jpg)
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Last Edit: Feb 24, 2017 20:56:51 GMT by norniron
Ich habe kein Geld!
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Feb 24, 2017 21:14:57 GMT
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Not a Kia Pride ![](https://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/gallery/MAZDA-121--Mk-1--916_13.jpg) Not a Ford Fiesta ![](http://starmoz.com/images/mazda-121-14.jpg) Also not a Kia Pride ![](http://consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/93113341990902.jpg) Not a Suzuki Swift ![](http://trevorheath.com/livesteaming/uploads/Misc%20Images/Metro_skirt.jpg) Not an Austin Metro ![](http://www.aronline.co.uk/images/lc8rover_01.jpg) Also not a Suzuki Swift ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/1990-1991_Holden_Barina_(MF)_GS_3-door_hatchback_(2008-09-19).jpg) Not a Vauxhall Corsa ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/1996-1997_Holden_Barina_(SB)_City_3-door_hatchback_(2011-08-17)_02.jpg) Not a Tata Indica ![](https://www.carsbase.com/photo/Rover-CityRover_mp45_pic_35734.jpg)
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Feb 24, 2017 21:59:47 GMT
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Definitely not a Lotus... ![](https://images.cdn.circlesix.co/image/1/700/0/uploads/articles/kia-elan-53f21eaa97ab3.jpg) ![](http://img.pistonheads.com.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/LargeSize/kia/elan-1-8/roadster-lotus/kia-elan-1-8-roadster-lotus-159191053-4.jpg)
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Last Edit: Feb 24, 2017 22:02:25 GMT by b3nson
'99 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo '08 Panda 100HP
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Feb 24, 2017 22:13:27 GMT
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Nobody has mentioned the Triumph Acclaim yet.
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Feb 24, 2017 22:16:08 GMT
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Vauxhall Frontera? And we all know the Monterey is a Trooper with Vauxhall badges on. And my mother had a Nexia, If I needed parts for it I would never ask for Daewoo parts as the motor factors never had them, they had plenty of mk2 Astra parts though which interestingly always fitted straight on...
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Feb 24, 2017 22:19:04 GMT
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Google 'GM J platform' and have a look at the images, that'll keep you amused for a while. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Last Edit: Feb 24, 2017 22:19:41 GMT by njw
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