Let’s check in with the stalwart CC Cohort, and see what’s been posted there recently. Here’s a Chevy limo, from the mid-’80s or so, shot by canadiancatgreen. Maybe not so much a limo as a six-door sedan?
We’ve got a bit of a van theme going today, starting with this GMC Handivan shot by John Lloyd.
And a similar vintage Dodge A100 van, shot by Simon White.
John Lloyd also posted this shot of a VW T1 bus getting towed. It’s lost its rocker panels too.
A Pontiac Trans Sport caught in Europe by crash71100.
And a UAZ van, shot in Budapest by Ned Fielden.
Ralf K. shot this survivor Volvo 122 “Amazon” wagon.
Here’s something a bit more exotic, a 1954 Simca 9 Sport, by Trabantino.
And something more prosaic, a Nissan Almera, by Roshake.
A pert 1983 Autobianchi A112 Abarth, also by Trabantino.
And a not-so Imperial, also by John Lloyd.
A couple of Citroens resting easy, by Ned Fielden.
A sweet old 1948 Plymouth, by Ralf K.
And as a finale, a VW and Trabant having been given final resting spots. By Roshake.
Once again, a heartfelt thanks to all of you Cohort posters.
REST in Pieces! Most are already in pieces or POS. You’re right on target with the not so Imperial, IMPERIAL. Far from PREVIOUS INCOMPARABLE
Imperial LAND YACHTS.
That Chevrolet limo being abandoned like that makes me sad ~ it’s truly a rare ca if worthless .
I have tried to give you images of uncommon vehicles and you turned me down flat .
-Nate
I test drove a used Autobianchi A112 in France in the mid nineties, it was around about 3000 euros from memory. The overall driving experience was very much like a Mini 1000, it had that gocart like feel, very direct steering and responsive road holding, a little frantic at any speed though. The deal breaker at the time was the gear change, it felt flimsy and rubbery but tha might have been because I was changing with my right hand.
I love that Caprice limo – looks like its a 1990 model, judging by the door-mounted seat belts. I’ve seen images of Caprice limos and hearses in catalogs, but I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen one in person.
Excellent variety and quality of pics. Thank you.
Styling on the late ’60’s Chevrolet and GMC forward control vans, was so refreshingly understated, and clean. They have aged remarkably well, given how old they are. As their Ford and Chrysler competitors had clumsy design details, like so awkward-appearing headlight bezels. Or dumpy bodywork. Why couldn’t they get this simple stuff, right? While dating themselves to that era.
Always so easy to spot, and appreciate, Ralf K.’s work. Lots of mood and character. And extra quality post work.
Some of the least interested car observers, would know that the Caprice, (in generic GM metallic blue no less) would not be representative of your typical limo. Not as much a caricature, as the K-Car-based Chrysler Executive Limo. But still obviously unconvincing. Even to casual car spotters. Simply waters down, what constitutes a ‘limo’.
Dustbuster vans always had a chintzy futuristic appearance. The older they get, the more gimmicky they appear.
Love the classic Soviet Cold War era looks of the UAZ van. Just needs a large red star and white sidewalls. Red Square-ready.
Wire wheels are a nice detail on the Simca 9 Sport. Styling is more generic than the Karmann Ghia.
I know what you mean about Ralf K. He’s one of my favorite Cohort contributors.
He is much more than just a photo taker. He has the skills of an Art Director, Photo Editor, and Artist. Very talented at finding subjects, and photo manipulation, to make any work his own.
That Handivan’s door window with the rounded rhombus shape is a particularly nice touch.
That Citroen wagon looks like it stole its taillights from a DeSoto!
Is it just me or does that GMC Handivan have one too many windows?
Believe it or not, UAZ tried to sell small trucks here in the US for a brief time in the late 80s. Television’s Auto Week even road tested one.
Ralf’s ’48 Plymouth pic is very nice. Reality, rather than restored, is always preferable in candid shots.