What do Italian and Swedish cars have in common? It would seem nothing, but history can surprise. In the late 1970s, several manufacturers agreed to cut costs by using a single platform to produce their models. The first, oddly enough, were Lancia and SAAB - two brands that assemble certainly not the most banal cars. For the Swedes, this is the 9000 model, and for the Italians, the Thema. This event took place in 1984.
After looking at the result and sales, Fiat joined the contract with Croma. Alfa Romeo decided not to blunder and prepared the 164 model. It happened in 1987. Of course, outwardly Fiat and Lancia are more similar - you can believe in their relationship. As for the "Swede" and Alfa Romeo, it is difficult to find a common one here.
The author of the Autotrends channel will tell in the video about “four from the casket, not much the same from the face.” The information is useful, especially for fans of cars from the 90s. SAAB 9000 was officially delivered to Russia. For 8 years, they brought at least 13 new cars. And how many used - and do not count! It is not for nothing that this model still evokes “warm” feelings among the people who owned it. Alfa Romeo 000 is another story...
Izh Cortege - a pompous attempt to restore the Russian motorcycle industry
Motorcycles of the Izh brand are still remembered in Russia. Nothing strange - it was the most popular bike in the USSR. Izhaks were produced in huge quantities, so...
