Archive for the '1980s' Category

Subaru Rex / Sherpa / Fiori

March 21st, 2006 by gary

The Subaru Rex was a small Kei Class car that was produced from 1972 to 1992. Targeted largely at the Japanese market the first model featured a 360cc engine mounted in the rear.
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Suzuki Alto

March 21st, 2006 by gary

The Suzuki Alto was first designed for the Japanese Kei Class market and launched in 1979.
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Daihatsu Mira / Handi / Handivan

December 2nd, 2005 by gary

First released in Japan inĀ 1980 was daihatsu’s replacement of their popular Max model with a new car known as the Mira. It was a small 2 cyl 550cc hatch that was available in both 3 and 5 door versions with a 4 speed manual or optional 4 speed clutchless manual known as “Easy Drive”. The Mira was marketed differently in many countries, in the UK it was sold as a Domino and as a Cuore in many other parts of the world.
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Suzuki Mighty Boy

December 2nd, 2005 by gary

The Suzuki Mighty Boy was a 3 cyl ute that was sold in japan from round about 1983 until 1988 as a 550cc K-class car. the Mighty Boy also was exported with a larger 800cc engine to other countries like Australia and New Zealand.
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