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      04-02-2023, 02:47 PM   #507
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Toyota's first automobile after the devastation of World War II: the 1947 Toyopet SA
Looks similar to a VW Bug. Don’t you think?
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Looks similar to a VW Bug. Don’t you think?
They're lucky BMW didn't sue them over the grill.
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They're lucky BMW didn't sue them over the grill.
Yeah, but that roofline is all Bug 🐜 🐛 🐞
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Looks similar to a VW Bug. Don’t you think?
Similar in looks only, using a front 1liter engine.


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Looks similar to a VW Bug. Don’t you think?
Wikipedia says they visited Germany during the process of designing the car, so yeah, I think there's a lot of VW in there.
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One of the most beautiful cars ever
Having said that, the Jaguar E type also catches my eye every time, although seeing one on the road where I live is exceptionally rare. Based solely on word of mouth, I don't think I would dare own one, being fearful of repair and maintenance costs. The E type is somewhat like a beautiful model in a magazine -- admire, but don't touch.
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Speaking of Jaguar, I also greatly admire the XK sportscars. The late-production XK-150, if I'm not mistaken, had the same power as the E type. Classic beauty!
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Having said that, the Jaguar E type also catches my eye every time, although seeing one on the road where I live is exceptionally rare. Based solely on word of mouth, I don't think I would dare own one, being fearful of repair and maintenance costs. The E type is somewhat like a beautiful model in a magazine -- admire, but don't touch.
Beautiful car to look at, great driven in a straight line total crap on corners
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Speaking of Jaguar, I also greatly admire the XK sportscars. The late-production XK-150, if I'm not mistaken, had the same power as the E type. Classic beauty!
And this Jag is total beauty Llarry, I would have one of these over the E Type (in white too)
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Along with a sample price sticker (not for this car) for a 612.
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Having said that, the Jaguar E type also catches my eye every time, although seeing one on the road where I live is exceptionally rare. Based solely on word of mouth, I don't think I would dare own one, being fearful of repair and maintenance costs. The E type is somewhat like a beautiful model in a magazine -- admire, but don't touch.
Beautiful but my choice would be a V12 Coupe with matching colour Webasto sun roof in Carmen Red
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