Archive for the ‘Spotted in China’ Category
Chang’an-Suzuki Alto Convertible from China
Published on July 15, 2010 by Tycho
A hard working man from the city of Chengdu made himself his dreamcar: a Chang’an-Suzuki Alto 4-door convertible. The engine is modified too, the man claims it can now accelerate faster than “a BMW”.
Categories: Chang'an-Suzuki, Spotted in China
Tags: alto
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Holiday!
Published on June 21, 2010 by Tycho
Dear Readers,
Its a hot summer in Beijing so I’ll go on holiday to the Netherlands for one week to cool down, with Heineken, windmills and a billion tulips. This site will not be updated until July 2nd, except when FAW finally brings this one to the market. Guess they won’t so see you all early next month.
Greetings,
Tycho
(on the picture a Chang’an-Suzuki Alto with some changes)
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A Beauty and her Ferrari
Published on June 9, 2010 by Tycho
This Beijing police officer must have a heart of stone. A parking ticket for a beautiful girl and her beautiful Ferrari. Nobody indeed, is above the law…
Categories: Spotted in China
Tags: ferrari
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Spotted in China: Buick Regal Limosine
Published on June 8, 2010 by Tycho
Found this in an article about limosines for marriage. Between the obvious Benzes and Audis this Buick Regal limosine. The Regal is made in China by SAIC-GM, this is the previous model, it is now replaced by a rebadged Opel Insigina. The limo is at least 1.5 meter longer, the conversion likely done in China. A beauty for a marriage indeed.
Categories: Shanghai-GM, Spotted in China
Tags: buick, regal
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Spotted in China: Lamborghini LP 670-4 Super Veloce
Published on June 3, 2010 by Tycho
Volkswagen’s China headquarters is just one corner away from the mighty TheTycho.com skyscrapers. Volkswagen’s place has a small showroom that doubles as a coffee shop where all men are welcome. Sometimes a Lamborghini can be seen inside, this time I found the LP 670-4 Super Veloce, number 298 out of 350.
Categories: Spotted in China
Tags: Lamborghini
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Spotted in China: FAW-Hongqi CA7460
Published on May 27, 2010 by Tycho
A very nice one close to my house and in my own street. This FAW-Hongqi CA7460 was based on a Lincoln Towncar and assembled in FAW’s factory in Changchun. Kits and other parts were shipped in from America under a deal with Ford. The CA7460 debuted in 1998 at a cost of 690.000 rmb.
Categories: FAW, Spotted in China
Tags: hongqi
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Supercar-Day at the Shanghai F1 Circuit
Published on May 27, 2010 by Tycho
It was supercar-day at the Shanghai F1 Circuit. Very rich people showed up with their friends and machinery to race a bit around and drink some wine. On the first picture a very special Pagani Zonda which I can’t identify. It loox a lot like the 2009 Zonda R but has two more very large air intakes at the front. Mysterious, but very likable.
Categories: Spotted in China
Tags: supercar
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Spotted in China: FAW-Hongqi CA7221L
Published on May 16, 2010 by Tycho
This is the FAW-Hongqi CA7221L. It is based on an Audi 100 platform but stretched by Hongqi itself. The car came out in 1993 and was meant for government oficials who did well for the people and so deserved some extra space for their tired legs. The heart of the government is in Beijing so most of the machines can be seen here in the capital, today for 99% in private hands. Length is 5025mm. Engine a 2.2 Audi 5-cilinder with 130hp, top speed is 202km/h.
Categories: FAW, Spotted in China
Tags: hongqi
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Spotted in China: Hongqi CA7180A2E and CA7182MT3
Published on May 13, 2010 by Tycho
Today a very beautiful day in Beijing and it got even better when I found two Hongqi’s parked next to each other. On the left the CA180A2E and on the right the CA7182MT3. Both machines are based on the Audi 100. Hongqi-parent FAW has, and still has, a joint venture with Audi, in those days to produce the 100 for the Chinese market.
The CA180A2E is essentially a rebadged Audi with an Audi engine. The CA7182MT3 is a little bit more a Hongqi-design with a new front and back and a Nissan engine. The CA7182MT3 is also the last Audi-based Hongqi.
Categories: FAW, Spotted in China
Tags: hongqi
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Spotted: FAW-Mercedes Benz 200
Published on May 8, 2010 by Tycho
First Auto Works (FAW) and Mercedes Benz had a short lived joint venture from 1987 until 1988. During that one lonely year 828 vehicles were made, all either 200’s or the stretched 230E ‘Lang’. Plans for a further 3000 vehicles were abandoned and FAW went on with Audi. The FAW-Benz is so a very rare spot but easily recognizable by it’s un-Benz build quality such as huge panel gaps and poor finishing. Still though, a great looker in red.
Categories: FAW, Spotted in China
Tags: faw-benz
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