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The last rear-wheel-drive Nissan Bluebird, the 910, was replaced in most markets by 1983-4, but the model continued to be built in Australia in 'Series Three' form with a new nose and new 'dual fire' 2.0-litre engine. #carbrochure #Nissan
Mitsuoka is best known for its pastiche models like the Nissan Micra-based Viewt, but in 1996 it became Japan's 10th recognised manufacturer with the launch of the Zero1, a roadster inspired by the Lotus/Caterham Seven, and using Mazda MX-5 mechanicals. #carbrochure #Mitsuoka
The VW Corrado seemed destined to replace the Scirocco mk2, but the two cars ran concurrently for a while, allowing the Corrado to move upmarket. This luxury UK special edition, the 1995 Storm VR6 revived a badge used on some earlier Sciroccos. #carbrochure #Volkswagen
The Fiat 500D saw the first major change to the classic 'Nuova 500' design. Arriving in 1960, its stand-out feature was an improved 499cc 'silent running' engine. This global brochure was produced by what was then known as 'Fiat Press and Propaganda'. #carbrochure #Fiat
Holden was a master of using badge-engineering to broaden its range, sold under the slogan 'Australia's driving future'. This 1986 brochure introduces the Drover, boasting 'fully imported quality'. It was really just a lightly-disguised Suzuki SJ/Jimny. #carbrochure #Holden
A somewhat unusual offering from Alfa Romeo, the Brera started life as a 2002 show car from Ital Design, which went into production three years later. In the process it was scaled down in size to fit the 159 platform, resulting in slightly odd proportions. #carbrochure #AlfaRomeo
One of Japan's lost car marques, Hino's last saloon was the rear-engined Contessa 1300 launched in 1964. Styled in Italy by Michelotti, it makes an interesting comparison with his Triumph 1300 and 2000 designs. Toyota-owned Hino is now a leading truck maker. #carbrochure #Hino
A striking derivative of the already-bold Ka city car, the Ford Streetka took the company into uncharted territory. Pininfarina built the 2-seater, launched in 2003. It shared its 1.6 engine with the SportKa, a performance version of the standard Ka hatch. #carbrochure #Ford
In the years before the revival of the Audi marque, the four rings of Auto Union were most often seen on DKW's two-stroke models. The three-cylinder 900 coupé glamorously features on the cover, although the saloons and the Universal wagon were the big sellers. #carbrochure #DKW
Isuzu mostly shied away from offering its mainstream cars in Europe, but in the late 1980s there was a brief attempt to sell the second-generation Gemini in some markets. This German brochure features the GTI hatch, which had a 115hp 1.6 DOHC-16v unit. #carbrochure #Isuzu