Sorry for the extreme gap between my last video and this one, I can blame no-one but myself for that. Normal '2-videos-a-month' scheduling is returning with this video. Anyway, this video has a number of differences (improvements?) compared to older videos: - Use of a teleprompter in greenscreen segments - New greenscreen 'office' backdrop, using my collection of car-related brochures, models and other items. - New microphone for outside segments (not perfect but a vast improvement over the outside segment in the Dacia video) Hope you enjoy!
Great video as always. I also think that the Matra Rancho is the first modern crossover, and for a moment there I was afraid that you weren't going to mention it at all LOL😄. I always thought it looked way ahead of its time but didn't sell well and therefore fell fast into obscurity. I've only ever seen one of these up close and personal, but fortunately have a couple of Corgi models for supplement.
the greeks used to do alot of body style conversions to all sorts of cars that sometimes made them look offroadish... the reason why they did this back in the day was to import them with a lower toll rate because "fun vehicles" had that benefit. as far as i'm aware some of these Cars got converted or assebled in large enough numbers as to get counted as mass production.
i've done a fas little bit of research to renew my knowledge on this topic and i've found out that that import law i've mentioned ended in 1985. the automeccanica is one example of vehicles in this style.
The Pajero Pinin replaced the Junior for international markets, and was much more successful. This was because it was designed from the outset to be an international car, rather than being a modified kei car like the Junior.
how I would love to be able to recreate a personal version of the Fiesta Tuareg. It was always my favorit trump card. Only that roof is almost impossible to make and unable to get an MOT.
I know the rule limited it to hatchback based, but I think it should have been more generalized to based on an already existing standard car... to be able to include saloon cars.
I made the rule hatchback-specific because so many current crossovers use hatchback platforms (Nissan Qashqai, Ford Puma, Toyota C-HR, Renault Captur, Honda HR-V, Dacia Duster, just to name some examples). Also, even if I had widened the search to include saloon-based cars, the results would have stayed pretty much the same.
Since the Tercel 4WD looks identical to the standard Tercel Wagon save for ride height and badging/decals, it falls into the same category as the Subaru Leone 4x4, where it is a variant of the standard car designed for off-roading.
I considered the Moke, Citroen Mehari, Renault Rodeo, etc. but eventually decided that they weren't really comparable to the crossovers of today. Instead I think they are more comparable to cars like the Citroen Ami Buggy/e-Mehari and VW's ID-Buggy concept, being cars that major on fun and open-to-the-elements motoring rather than SUV styling. If I was being super picky I'd say that the first two don't count due to the Mini and 2CV not being hatchbacks, but I would still count them regardless due to the cars they competed with.
Sorry for the extreme gap between my last video and this one, I can blame no-one but myself for that. Normal '2-videos-a-month' scheduling is returning with this video. Anyway, this video has a number of differences (improvements?) compared to older videos:
- Use of a teleprompter in greenscreen segments
- New greenscreen 'office' backdrop, using my collection of car-related brochures, models and other items.
- New microphone for outside segments (not perfect but a vast improvement over the outside segment in the Dacia video)
Hope you enjoy!
Good stuff, bro. Take your time if you need it. Don't burn yourself out, live your life!
Great video as always. I also think that the Matra Rancho is the first modern crossover, and for a moment there I was afraid that you weren't going to mention it at all LOL😄. I always thought it looked way ahead of its time but didn't sell well and therefore fell fast into obscurity. I've only ever seen one of these up close and personal, but fortunately have a couple of Corgi models for supplement.
the greeks used to do alot of body style conversions to all sorts of cars that sometimes made them look offroadish...
the reason why they did this back in the day was to import them with a lower toll rate because "fun vehicles" had that benefit.
as far as i'm aware some of these Cars got converted or assebled in large enough numbers as to get counted as mass production.
i've done a fas little bit of research to renew my knowledge on this topic and i've found out that that import law i've mentioned ended in 1985.
the automeccanica is one example of vehicles in this style.
the MAVA Renaults seem to be very inspired by offroad vehicles and both exist as convertibles and vehicles with a full regular roofline
Ah, yes. The Mitsubishi Wanker 😂
In my perception, the Panda 4x4 stands out as the first time the crossover concept popped up everywhere.
Its surprising just how successful the Panda 4x4 was when compared to similar models (Golf Country, Leone 4x4, Dangel Peugeots, etc.)
I think Mitsubishi also had a Pajero Pinin for a little while, designed by a certain Pininfarina.
The Pajero Pinin replaced the Junior for international markets, and was much more successful. This was because it was designed from the outset to be an international car, rather than being a modified kei car like the Junior.
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how I would love to be able to recreate a personal version of the Fiesta Tuareg. It was always my favorit trump card. Only that roof is almost impossible to make and unable to get an MOT.
I know the rule limited it to hatchback based, but I think it should have been more generalized to based on an already existing standard car... to be able to include saloon cars.
I made the rule hatchback-specific because so many current crossovers use hatchback platforms (Nissan Qashqai, Ford Puma, Toyota C-HR, Renault Captur, Honda HR-V, Dacia Duster, just to name some examples). Also, even if I had widened the search to include saloon-based cars, the results would have stayed pretty much the same.
Hmm, Toyota tercel from about 84?
Since the Tercel 4WD looks identical to the standard Tercel Wagon save for ride height and badging/decals, it falls into the same category as the Subaru Leone 4x4, where it is a variant of the standard car designed for off-roading.
@@full-service-history would a mini Moke count?
I considered the Moke, Citroen Mehari, Renault Rodeo, etc. but eventually decided that they weren't really comparable to the crossovers of today. Instead I think they are more comparable to cars like the Citroen Ami Buggy/e-Mehari and VW's ID-Buggy concept, being cars that major on fun and open-to-the-elements motoring rather than SUV styling.
If I was being super picky I'd say that the first two don't count due to the Mini and 2CV not being hatchbacks, but I would still count them regardless due to the cars they competed with.