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Mercedes-Benz A Class (W168)

The first generation coded W168 was presented at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show. One of the biggest innovations in the A-Class was a frontal-impact absorption system called the “Sandwich”, whcih in the event of a violent frontal impact, would allow the…

Renault Megane Scenic

The first generation Scénic was manufactured from 1996, and at first being just a body style of the Renault Mégane, hence the name Renault Mégane Scénic. The car shared its chassis and some of the engines with the Mégane I. The…

Renault Scenic RX4

Renault Scenic RX4 was launched in 2000. It is a 4×4 version of the 1999-2003 Scenic. RX4 featured a strengthened suspension and a viscous, multi-disc differential designed by Austrian company Steyr Daimler Puch. The new rear suspension now occupied part…

Triumph TR3

Triumph TR3 is a sports car produced between 1955 and 1962. The car`s basic version was an open two-seater, however a bolt-on steel hard top was available as an extra. The original car was powered by a 1991 cc OHV…

Lincoln Continental

The first Lincoln Continental was presented in 1939. It was developed as Edsel Ford`s one-off personal vehicle. The car was sketched by the chief stylist, Eugene T. Gregorie. The 1939 to 1941 models were all almost identical in design with…

Volkswagen Polo mk2

Volkswagen Polo mk2 was produced from 1981 to 1994. It was sold as a 3-door hatchback called Wagon, 3-door hatchback-coupe and a 2-door saloon called Derby. The major change in Polo mk2, was the introduction of a new body style with…

Opel Vectra C

Nicely detailed die-cast model of Opel Vectra by Schuco. The level of detail is really high (check out the rear stop light and the silver bar on the boot!), however for me there is one little flaw- the indicator is just painted…

Opel Tigra Twin-Top

After an absence of four years, Opel resurrected the Tigra nameplate in October 2004, for a small convertible roadster based on the 3rd generation Opel Corsa. Tigra was sold in Australia as Holden Tigra, in the UK as Vauxhall Tigra…

Singer Chamois Coupe

The Singer Chamois launched in October 1964, is the luxury version of the Hillman Imp (made since 1963). The car was available as a 2-door saloon and a coupe. Being a premium version of the Imp, Singer Chamois was more expensive…