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Citroën Pony
Citroën Pony pictured in Greece in 2011. The Pony was designed by Citroën on a 2CV and built in Thessaloniki between 1975 and 1984. 
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Citroën Pony pictured in Greece in 2011. The Pony was designed by Citroën on a 2CV and built in Thessaloniki between 1975 and 1984. Wartburg 353
East German-made Wartburg 353 photographed in Gdansk Poland 2011. The Wartburg 353 was produced from 1965 to 1988. The car in the picture is probably from mid 1980´s (front facelift 1985).
Ford Cortina
Ford Cortina mark II pictured in Finland in 2011. The mark II Cortina was introduced by Ford of Britain in 1966, four years after the original Cortina. Mark II became the best selling new model in Britain in 1967. The next generation, larger mark III Cortina was released in 1970.
IZH 412
Izh 412 pictured in Vologda Russia in 2011. The car is probably from the year 1974. Izh 412 is practically similar to Moskvitch 412, with slight differences in the frontal grille. Izh 412 was built by automotive maker IZH.
Volga GAZ M21
Volga GAZ M21 photographed in Viljandi Estonia in 2010. The Soviet made Volga M21 launched in 1956 was the first car carrying the Volga name. The car in picture is the III series produced from 1962 through 1970.
Ford F150
Ford F150 Truck pictured in Porlamar Venezuela on 2008. This truck is probably from mid 1980´s.
Volkswagen Transporter T2b
VW Transporter T2b photographed in Porlamar Venezuela in 2008. Nicely painted car!
Ford F-600
Ford F-600 water truck photographed in Venezuela in 2008. The truck is most likely the 1970 model.FSO Polonez Caro Plus
FSO Polonez Caro Plus police car photographed in Krakova Poland in 2008. FSO Polonez models were produced in Poland from 1978 to 2002.Nissan Bluebird
Nissan Bluebird photographed in Finland in 2008. Bluebird, launched in Japan in 1957, included compact and medium-sized cars. The export versions were called Datsun Bluebird. Bluebird is one of the most enduring models of Nissan – even today the model name is used by the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy. This Bluebird in the picture is from mid 1960´s.Saab 96
Saab 96 V4 pictured in Finland in 2008. The 96 was introduced in 1960 and produced in Sweden and Finland until 1980. This one in the picture is from the beginning of 1970´s.
Trabant 601
The legendary DDR car Trabant 601 S pictured in Kolozsvár (Cluj-Napoca) Romania in 2008. Trabant 601 (Trabant P 60 series) was produced in East Germany from 1963 to 1991. The car had no significant change for almost 30 years of production. Trabant was famous of its duroplast plastic body panels. Trabant was powered by a smoky two-stroke 594cc engine with two cylinders giving the vehicle very modest performance.Ford Cortina Station Wagon
Ford Cortina Station Wagon (mark II) pictured in Finland in 2008. The mark II Cortina was introduced by Ford of Britain in 1966, four years after the original Cortina. Mark II became the best selling new model in Britain in 1967. The next generation, larger mark III Cortina was released in 1970.
Citroën CX
Citroën CX photographed in Krakova in 2008. Citroën CX was produced by the French carmaker Citroën from 1974 to 1991. During that period, 1.2 million CX cars were sold. The car in the picture is probably from mid 1980´s.
Datsun 100A
Datsun Cherry E10 was introduced in 1970. It was Nissan´s first front-wheel-drive model. In Europe the E10 was called Datsun 100A. This 100A is photographed in Kotka Finland / 2008.Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf Mark I photographed in Tartu Estonia 2008. Golf Mark I was introduced in 1974 and produced until 1983. It became a successful replacement for the air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle. Since introduction the Golf has been Volkswagen's best-selling model.FSC Żuk
A Polish van Zuk photographed in Krakova Poland in 2008. Zuk was produced by by car manufacturer FSC in Lublin between 1958 and 1997. UAZ-452
An ambulance UAZ 452 photographed in Tartu Estonia 2008. The UAZ-452 (van, pick-up, truck) was introduced in Soviet Union in 1966.Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham
The Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham photographed in Helsinki Finland 2008. The Caprice was introduced by Chevrolet in 1965 to compete with Ford's luxurious LTD series. By 1985 the Brougham became the new top offering of Chevrolet Caprice. Brougham had more luxurious interior than the regular Caprice Classic. The production of Caprice ended in 1996.Warszawa M-20
A Polish car Warszawa M-20 photographed in Krakova 2008. Warszawa, identical to Soviet Popeda, was manufactured from 1951 to 1973 under license from Soviet car manufacturer GAZ. Ford Transit mark I
One of the most popular vans of all time, Ford Transit, has been in continuous production since 1965. The first Transits came out of production line in England 1965. This Transit mark I is photographed in Helsinki Finland 2008. The mark I was produced beetween 1965-1978.Skoda 120 L
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Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle
The Most Famous Car in the World, The Volkswagen Type 1, commonly known as the Beetle, photographed in Finland in 2007. This beetle in the picture is the 1964 model. Beetle was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen from 1938 until 2003. The last Beetle made in Germany left the production line in 1978. However, the production continued in Mexico and Brazil. The very last old-style Beetle rolled out of production in Mexico in 2003.
Polski-Fiat 125p
Polski-Fiat 125p photographed in Krakova Poland in 2008. Polski-Fiat 125 was based on Fiat 125 and produced in Poland under licence from Fiat. Production continued from 1968 until 1991. The car in the picture is probably from 1980´s. Polski-Fiat 125p
Polski-Fiat 125p photographed in Krakova Poland in 2008. Polski-Fiat 125 was based on Fiat 125 and produced in Poland under licence from Fiat. Production continued from 1968 until 1991.Polski-Fiat 126p
Polski-Fiat 126p ( FSM 126 ) pictured in Krakova Poland in 2008. The 126p was produced in Poland between 1973 and 2000 with Italian Fiat license. Due to its low price it was very popular in Poland in 1980s. Its small size gave it the nickname “Maluch” ("the small one").Polski-Fiat 126p
Polski-Fiat 126p ( FSM 126 ) pictured in Krakova Poland in 2008. The 126p was produced in Poland between 1973 and 2000 with Italian Fiat license. Due to its low price it was very popular in Poland in 1980s. Its small size gave it the nickname “Maluch” ("the small one").Polski-Fiat 126p
Polski-Fiat 126p ( FSM 126 ) pictured in Krakova Poland in 2008. The 126p was produced in Poland between 1973 and 2000 with Italian Fiat license. Due to its low price it was very popular in Poland in 1980s. Its small size gave it the nickname “Maluch” ("the small one").Trabant 601 S
The legendary DDR car Trabant 601 S pictured in Krakova Poland in 2008. Trabant 601 (Trabant P 60 series) was produced in East Germany from 1963 to 1991. The car had no significant change for almost 30 years of production. Trabant was famous of its duroplast plastic body panels. Trabant was powered by a smoky two-stroke 594cc engine with two cylinders giving the vehicle very modest performance.Trabant 601
Legendary DDR car Trabant 601 pictured in Krakova Poland in 2008. Trabant 601 (Trabant P 60 series) was produced in East Germany from 1963 to 1991.
Trabant 601
Legendary DDR car Trabant 601 pictured in Krakova Poland in 2008. Trabant 601 (Trabant P 60 series) was produced in East Germany from 1963 to 1991.
Volkswagen Beetle
Legendary Volkswagen Type 1, commonly known as the Beetle, photographed in Finland in 2007. This Beetle in the picture is the 1970 model. Beetle was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen from 1938 until 2003. The last Beetle made in Germany left the production line in 1978. However, the production continued in South-America until the very last old-style Beetle rolled out of production in Mexico in 2003.
Nicknames of Volkswagen Type 1 in other languages:
Nicknames of Volkswagen Type 1 in other languages:
Boble (Norway), Bogár (Hungrary), Buba (Croatia), Bubbla (Sweden), Broscuţă (Romania), Carocha (Portugal). Cepillo (Dominican Republic), Coccinelle (French), Escarabajo (Spain), Folcika (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Fusca (Brazil), Fusquinha (Brazil), Garbus (Poland), Hrošč (Slovenia), Kabutomushi (カブトムシ）(Japan), Käfer (German), Kever (Netherlands), Kifuu (Kenya), Kodok (Indonesia), Kobe (Tanzania), Kupla (Finland), Maggiolino (Italy), Põrnikas (Estonian), Peta (Bolivia), Poncho, Popoy, Pulga, Punchbug, Vocho (Mexico), Pichirilo (Colombia, Ecuador), Volky, Volkswagen Bug, Vosvos (Turkey), Буба (Serbia), รถเต่า (Thailand), Костенурка (Bulgarian), Фольксваген-Жук (Russia)Foxy (Pakistan), 甲蟲車 甲虫车 (China)
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf Mark 2 photographed in Finland 2007. Golf´s second-generation was launched in 1983 and was produced until 1993. The Golf was originally introduced in 1974. It became a successful replacement for the air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle. Since then the Golf has been Volkswagen's best-selling model.
Skoda 130
Skoda 130 photographed in Finland 2007. The Skoda 130 series was introduced in 1983 in Czechoslovakia. The construction of Skoda 130 series dated back to the 1960's, and therefore the car was out of date by the 1980's. The 1289 cc engine (43 kW) gave it very modest performance. The production of the 130 series continued until 1990, when the last rear-engined Skodas left the production line.
Chevrolet Malibu Classic
Chevrolet Malibu Classic pictured in Margarita Island Venezuela in 2005. This taxi Malibu is probably from mid 1970´s. Land Rover Series III Photo
Land Rover Series III station wagon pictured in Sardinia Italy in 2007. This red Land Rover is most probably the 1974 model.Volvo 240
The Volvo 240 pictured in Finland in 2007. The 240 was introduced in 1974 and the production continued until 1993, in total 2.8 million units were built. Volvo 240 was considered to be one of the safest car of its own time.Toyota Hiace
The 3rd generation model Toyota Hiace (produced 1982-1985) pictured in Finland in 2007. Hiace is known for its reliability and low maintenance costs. No wonder Toyota Hiace has been one of the best-selling vans since it was launched in 1967.Mercedes Benz 230
Mercedes Benz 230 photographed in Bursa Turkey in 2006. The model is from mid 1970´s.
Fiat 124 Sport Spider
Red cabriolet Fiat 124 Sport Spider photographed in Sardinia Italy in 2007 [Thanks Margit for the picture]. The 124 Sport Spider was launched in 1966 and the production continued until 1985. Thanks to its long run it became classic of its own time. BMW 2500
The BMW 2500 photographed in Finland in 2007. BMW introduced six-cylinder 4-Door Sedan models 2500 and 2800 in 1968. The BMW New Six series (six-cylinder) was planned to compete with the Mercedes-Benz´s luxury cars. The BMW 2500 was produced from 1968 to 1977.Opel Kadett D
Opel Kadett D (British version Vauxhall Astra Mark 1) pictured in Finland in 2007. The fourth generation of Kadett was introduced in 1979 and produced until 1984. It was Opel´s first front wheel drive car.
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