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In 1975, #Vauxhall launched its own car based on the Kadett C/#GM T Platform, the Chevette, which oddly borrowed its name from its #Chevrolet sister car. It was launched initially as a two-door hatch, and used a Vauxhall rather than an #Opel engine. Eventually saloons and estates arrived too. The characteristic Vauxhall ‘droop snoot’ was a further distinguishing feature. Opel’s equivalent to the Chevette hatch was the Kadett City. Pic: #GreatBritishCarJourney #WeirdCarMastodon #davidsdailycar

Yesterday, I posted the well-appointed Japan-market Alphard MPV. Today we’re looking at the Alphard’s even more luxurious sister model, the Lexus LM350h. Unlike the Alphard, the Lexus is officially imported into the UK, and very nice it is too. Drove this one last year at the Professional Driver magazine car of the year driving day at Epsom Downs racecourse. #davidsdailycar #Lexus #Toyota #WeirdCarMastodon

A few days ago, I featured the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus and I mentioned to @DesRoin@geekdom.social that Vauxhall produced a similar model in the form of the Chevette 2300 HS. Both were small rear-wheel drive cars with high-performance sixteen-valve engines. The Sunbeam’s engine came from Lotus while the HS’ was Vauxhall’s own but the two engines had an intertwined history, and some competition versions of the Vauxhall used Lotus cylinder heads. Pic: #BritishMotorMuseum #Vauxhall #WeirdCarMastodon #davidsdailycar

Diesel powered water pump still working #WeirdCarMastodon #Australia #AustralianHistory #Carshow

We went into the ginormous sheds to check out the exhibits. And there's SO much in there to see! #WeirdCarMastodon #Australia #AustralianHistory #Carshow#Steam #SteamPower

You cannot tell me this isn't cool #WeirdCarMastodon #CarShow #JDM #ClassicJapan

I have never seen so many Subaru Vortexes before. I spoke to one owner who has a couple more at home. #WeirdCarMastodon #CarShow #JDM #ClassicJapan

These Nissans are participating in a charity fundraising rally #WeirdCarMastodon #CarShow #JDM #ClassicJapan

Not sure about accessory saw... 🤔 #WeirdCarMastodon #CarShow #JDM #ClassicJapan

Quite possibly the world's most adorable little wheels for sale #WeirdCarMastodon #CarShow #JDM #ClassicJapan

For only the second time in my life, I got to admire an Auto Zam. Sooo cute, would drive. #WeirdCarMastodon #CarShow #JDM #ClassicJapan

Amazing to see so many vintage Toyotas #WeirdCarMastodon #CarShow #JDM #ClassicJapan

We had a little rain shower come through so everything got a bit damp #WeirdCarMastodon #CarShow #JDM #ClassicJapan

BYO Moped #WeirdCarMastodon #CarShow #JDM #ClassicJapan

Nice to see some eighties Mazdas, they seem to have all disappeared. #WeirdCarMastodon #CarShow #JDM #ClassicJapan

This Mazda ute seemed very looooong #WeirdCarMastodon #CarShow #JDM #ClassicJapan

Welcome to 2026, Where a Simple Software Glitch Can Kill an Entire Car We're not talking about a cutting-edge EV, either—the humble, gas-powered VW Tiguan is at risk of suddenly stalling due to faulty computer code. https://www.thedrive.com/news/welcome-to-2026-where-a-simple-software-glitch-can-kill-an-entire-car 🤦‍♂️ #WeirdCarMastodon #BringBackCarbies

Another Peugeot estate today, the 505, which was introduced in 1982, three years after the saloon. In those days, Peugeot invested heavily in optimising its estate models, so the 505 Break got a longer wheelbase than the saloon, and a completely different rear suspension. This handsome Portuguese-registered eight-seat Familiale model came all the way to the UK for the Festival of the Unexceptional in 2023. #davidsdailycar #Peugeot #FOTU #WeirdCarMastodon

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Cars were meandering by, looking for parking. #WeirdCarMastodon #CarShow #Nissan #Datsun