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Chrysler Sunbeam - Vintage cars in Auto Motor Klassiek -

Chrysler Sunbeam, the last new car from Linwood

In the 1976s, the sustainability of the now outdated design with rear-wheel drive and rear engine came under pressure. For years, the concept of the Hillman Imp and badge engineering derivatives had been in production. Chrysler UK saw the need for a modern constructed car in the compact class, which also had to succeed the Imp. It started in XNUMX with the development of the Chrysler Sunbeam.
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Matra Rancho

Matra Rancho, the poor Range Rover

These were turbulent times. Simca became Talbot. Parent company Chrysler Europe was not a success and if a car comes into the collective memory as 'the car of Bassie & Adriaan', then you do not have to be completely proud of that. The Matra Rancho was sold as Matra-Simca Rancho and Talbot-Matra Rancho.

Moskvitch 2141 Aleko

The most seasoned classic or youngtimer enthusiast will scratch their heads when they see the accompanying photo and the text? A Moskvitch 2141 Aleko? It is in fact the Simca Talbot Alpine SX – also known…