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Hyundai's new FWD mid-size car, the Lantra (also known as Elantra in some markets) was an important addition to the company's range, taking over from the outdated Stellar. Only sold as a saloon, it came in 1.6GLSi and Cdi versions in this 1991 UK brochure. #carbrochure #Hyundai
The place of the GL and GLs in the 1980 Saab 900 range is shown in this graphic, which also notes the essential differences. At this stage only hatchbacks were available in the 900 line-up - later on, 4-door, 2-door and finally convertible styles would join the range.
Ahead of today's historic state funeral for Queen Elizabeth, here's a reminder that in the 1950s the traditional Daimler marque was very much the choice of the British Royal family. This brochure features a typical model of the era, the 1954 Regency mkII. #carbrochure #Daimler
The centre-spread contained an essential part of any self-respecting 1970s luxury car brochure, a cut-out drawing of the new model, which would sadly be Opel's last coupé in this class.
Effectively a Fiat 500 in a posher frock, the Autobianchi Bianchina was first launched in 1957. Its Panoramica estate version - capable of carrying four adults plus luggage - is shown in this 1960s brochure for France. #carbrochure #Autobianchi
@alhodg No, they were British, built at Dagenham. Fordson was used on tractors as well as commercials at the time. Ford of Britain later moved to using Thames as a sub-marque for commercial vehicles.
Also offered at the time was the extravagant new Le-Seyde, based on a Nissan Silvia S15, and the Nissan Cube-based Yuga, inspired by the TX1 taxi which Mitsuoka also imported and sold. The Zero-1 Classic is shown on a separate page, picturing the company founder, Susumu Mitsuoka.
Here is look at four brochures from the start of Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign. In those far-off days Britain's car industry was second only to the US in size. The Jowett Javelin, Rover P4, AC Petite and Triumph Mayflower all aimed to give their makers a bright future.
Mazda's first front-wheel-drive 323 (Familia in Japan, GLC in North America) proved an instant success all around the world. The hatchback and saloon typified the angular aerodynamic look of the era. This 1984 brochure is from Australia. #carbrochure #Mazda
@Freewheal Panther did go to a heck of a lot more trouble with their body, though.