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I seem to recall a similar thread in TCL a few years ago but I can't find it. Basically, I'm looking for some rare, interesting, esoteric, perhaps even down right bizarre derivatives of mainstream models. I'm not looking for rebadges... that's too simple (so don't post any pictures of retired VW models still being sold in developing countries). I'm looking for weird body styles or re-purposed drive train. Basically, the derivatives has to be recognizable as being based on the mainstream model and they don't have to be from the same manufacturer. Post a photo of original car and photos of the derivatives. For example: Gen 5 Mazda 323 
Fairly common, mainstream compact car sold in many places, which after many lives and iterations, gave birth to... Ford Bantam 
Completely whacky pickup truck made in South Africa based on the Gen 5 Mazda 323/Ford Laser.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (bzcat) » | « » 7:10 PM 7-23-2008 | |
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Peugeot 404 - Pickup truck.  
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (bzcat) » | « » 7:10 PM 7-23-2008 | |
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Holden commadore pick up comes to mind.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (bzcat) » | « » 7:13 PM 7-23-2008 | |
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Peugeot 405 (it's common in Europe):
 Iran Khodro 405 GLX:
 It looks the same, but they actually took the FWD 405's body and converted it to RWD! I believe they used the drivetrain from their previous Paykan model, which itself was based on a 1967 Hillman Hunter.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (AKADriver) » | « » 7:17 PM 7-23-2008 | |
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Toyota BB Open Deck
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (VR6GTI72) » | « » 7:20 PM 7-23-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by VR6GTI72 » | Toyota BB Open Deck
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Based on????
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (VR6GTI72) » | « » 7:21 PM 7-23-2008 | |
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (CarLuvrSD) » | « » 7:22 PM 7-23-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by CarLuvrSD » | Based on???? |
Toyota bb?  Is that a real model or some sort of aftermarket conversion?
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (CarLuvrSD) » | « » 7:23 PM 7-23-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by CarLuvrSD » | Based on???? |
Scion xB/Toyota BB and toyota echo
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (bzcat) » | « » 7:23 PM 7-23-2008 | |
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (bzcat) » | « » 7:24 PM 7-23-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by bzcat » | Toyota bb? Is that a real model or some sort of aftermarket conversion? |
Thats what the scion xB was called in japan before we got them. The "BB" stood for "black box". Its a real model.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (VR6GTI72) » | « » 1:24 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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This one probably not very obscure to our European friends but the first time I saw one, I was like WTF...Honda Concerto --> Rover 216 --> Rover 216 convertible 
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (bzcat) » | « » 1:30 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (bzcat) » | « » 1:35 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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The Concerto itself was based on the Civic platform (it replaced the prior Civic-based Quintet - clever).So, aside from the Del Sol (which is really a targa), the 216 Cabrio is the only Civic-based convertible from the factory.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (AKADriver) » | « » 1:37 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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"Esoteric"? Mainstream cars have never been food.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (bzcat) » | « » 1:47 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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Scaglietti Corvette
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I'd love to know how you determined the soul coefficient of a car through online photos.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (bzcat) » | « » 1:51 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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Here's my fav.The Audi 100.
 Now lives a new life in China as many things...
A fancy limo
extra long version
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A fancy convertible
 
A police car and a funeral car
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (AKADriver) » | « » 1:52 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by AKADriver » | | The Concerto itself was based on the Civic platform (it replaced the prior Civic-based Quintet - clever). So, aside from the Del Sol (which is really a targa), the 216 Cabrio is the only Civic-based convertible from the factory. |
Good point... I suppose you could construct the chain starting from the 1988 4th Gen Civic, which became the 1989 Concerto, which became Rover 214/216, which eventually spawn the odd looking convertible. A strange trip though... 
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (chucchinchilla) » | « » 1:55 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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^^wow  edit: regarding the Audi limo/convertible versions
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (MEIN_VW) » | « » 1:58 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by MEIN_VW » | | Zagato-bodied Nissan 300ZX (1992) Modified by MEIN_VW at 1:50 PM 7-24-2008 |
I had no idea Zagato worked on the Z... was it a one off?
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (BoraVR) » | « » 2:01 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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 There was a LWB V8 quattro as well.
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I'd love to know how you determined the soul coefficient of a car through online photos.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (MEIN_VW) » | « » 2:08 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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Howzabout the FNM Onca? It was an Italian Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina with a Brazilian body modeled after an American Mustang.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (VarianceVQ) » | « » 2:12 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by VarianceVQ » | | "Esoteric"? Mainstream cars have never been food. |
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (Egz) » | « » 2:16 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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I'd love to know how you determined the soul coefficient of a car through online photos.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (MEIN_VW) » | « » 2:21 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by MEIN_VW » | | There was a LWB V8 quattro as well. |
Except those were Audi branded products, these are Hongqi.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (chucchinchilla) » | « » 2:45 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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Here's obscure for you...Swiss-built Monteverdi Sierra 
Plymouth Volare 
The Sierra was also availabe in sexy Aspen / Volare 2 door and wagon configurations.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (ClownCar) » | « » 2:54 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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Citroen DS Lorraine:  Citroen DS Le LeMan Coupe:  Citroen DS Chapron Coupe:  There was also a convertible.
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (ClownCar) » | « » 5:31 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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I don't think the car pictured is a Monteverdi, but you are right about its origins and underpinnings. This is a Monteverdi Sierra. It definitely has a little more panache than your average Volare. 
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (Porridgehead) » | « » 5:43 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (bzcat) » | « » 5:49 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (bzcat) » | « » 5:56 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (MEIN_VW) » | « » 6:18 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by MEIN_VW » | | There was a LWB V8 quattro as well. |
and longer:
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (DUTCHMANia) » | « » 6:27 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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and i think this fits inhere toomade by Ford, based on the Sierra. the P100 
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| Re: Most obscure or esoteric derivatives of mainstream car (ClownCar) » | « » 6:34 PM 7-24-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by ClownCar » | | Here's obscure for you... Swiss-built Monteverdi Sierra
Plymouth Volare
The Sierra was also availabe in sexy Aspen / Volare 2 door and wagon configurations. |
WTF?????
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