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In the days when its designs were still independent of Opel, GM's British Vauxhall division had a European export trade concentrating on the EFTA and Benelux countries. This Danish brochure presents its 3.3-litre big car, the 1971 Cresta, then nearing the end of its life. #weirdcarbs 🧵

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Alfa Romeo adopted the Strada name in Britain for this luxury special-edition model based on its Giugiaro-styled 2.0-litre Alfetta GTV 2+2. The name slightly predated Fiat's decision to pick Strada as the alternative name for its new Ritmo hatchback in the UK (and North America). #weirdcarbs

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Far less of a household name than its sister-model, the Citroën ID (Idée) was essentially a simpler, lower-spec DS, allowing it to sell for a reduced price. It is shown in this 1966 French brochure, featuring the marque's usual impeccable photography standards. #weirdcarbs 🧵

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Jeep's Cherokee and Wagoneer 'sportwagons', designed during AMC's partnership with Renault, were the company's first all-new models in many years, blazing the trail for a avalanche of later 'crossovers'. This US brochure features the 1985 line-up. #weirdcarbs

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Launched in 1982 alongside the new Tredia saloon, the Mitsubishi Cordia was a front-wheel-drive liftback coupé with notably aerodynamic styling. Colt was used as the UK marque name, with two models available at launch - the standard 1600 with 74bhp engine plus the 113bhp 1600 Turbo. #weirdcarbs

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Fiat's 131 arrived in 1974 to replace the decade-old 124. In Britain it was more commonly known as the Mirafiori, and is shown in its Series 1 entry-level 1300 saloon form in this slightly later brochure from 1977. Unlike the 124 it came in a 2-door style as well as the staple 4-door. #carbluesky

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The British government's bailout of Chrysler UK in 1976 included funds to undertake a much-needed facelift for the Dodge Spacevan, then one of the most recognisable commercial vehicles on British and Irish roads. Some of the many coachbuilt bodies feature in this 1979 brochure. #weirdcarbs 🧵

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Ford of Europe's second-generation Granada had a very successful angular 'aero-look' style, effectively a reskin of the earlier model. This 1978 Dutch brochure includes a glimpse of the relatively rare 2-door saloon body, available on some European markets. #weirdcarbs 🧵

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The Renault 4 was the company's first front-wheel-drive model, aiming to lure buyers away from Citroën's well-established 2CV by offering a more modern and sophisticated take on the utility car. The estate-like model soon became a big hit in a booming French economy. #weirdcarbs

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British Leyland attempted to create an image of glamour around the MGB GT, picturing the car's 'extravagant good looks' at a poolside for the 1976 UK brochure. Hopefully not too many owners emulated the rather risky practice of barbecuing whilst wearing swimming trunks. #weirdcarbs

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History is littered with half-forgotten electric car projects, and in the late 20th century most were small and rather odd-looking. A typical example was this 1983 Hope Whisper from Denmark. Its chances were not helped by an embarrassing low-speed crash at the model's unveiling. #weirdcarbs

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The SEAT Toledo, its first car built on a VW platform, proved a game-charger for the Spanish marque. The Giugiaro-styled model, a hatchback with saloon profile shown in this 1993 brochure, was a much stronger competitor than the old Fiat-based Malaga had been. #weirdcarbs

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Daihatsu embraced angular European-style looks with its new 547cc Mira Cuore, launched in 1980 and described in this Japanese brochure as a '1.5 Box' car, emphasising the space-efficient design. Only 3-door versions are shown, but there was also a 5-door bodystyle. #weirdcarbs

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