US Congress Veto's Bogliq USA buying Anhultz Technology
September 11, 1973
Bogliq Automotive USA has been dealt a heavy blow today. Following on complaints that the corporation was “Socialism gone mad” and empowering the spread of anti-Capitalist ideals, the US Congress has forced the shutdown of Bogliq’s agreement with Anhultz, seized and destroyed all intellectual property regarding the deal and demolished the engine plant which was to make the Jupiter and Saturn engines…
Bogliq USA’s press office simply stated that “Despite our track record of good corporate governance, the Government has spoken and we are unable to do anything about this. It is a tragedy, but we will rebuild, recover and we will continue to aid hard working people across the globe.”
The upcoming Breda special model, touted as a “Taste of Europe for all Americans”, will either be dropped or re-engined, albeit with Bogliq powerplants. This is only going to hurt the image of Bogliq USA, with the fuel crisis raging, and we hope that they are able to keep afloat during this time of unprecedented crisis…
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1974 Bogliq Breda
The Breda was the first home for the license built Jupiter (and Jupiter 8) engine range, developed by Anhultz of The Netherlands.
Anhultz Automobile Manufacturing
Bogliq Automotive USA is an established “working class” brand in America. But Bogliq has attempted on a number of occasions to push upmarket, mainly with sports cars, but has had mixed success penetrating the Europhile market. So, when Anhultz decided to make their Jupiter range of sixes and Jupiter 8 range of V8’s available for lisence, Bogliq USA signed on the bottom line and built a factory to get this show on the road… In 1972.
By 1974 the premium and luxury segments had died in the ass, so to speak, which made launching the “Bogliq with European Characteristics” somewhat tricky. But Bogliq, ever willing to give new ideas time to thrive, decided to “go big or go home” and launched the car nation wide. Initial impressions were that it was being well received, but only time will tell if the Anhultz engines become the jewel in the Bogliq crown, or an albatross around Bogliq’s neck!
Breda Model Range
240 Touring - $3,799 Driveaway, $165 p.a. servicing (4Dr Sedan, 2.4L I6, 65Kw, 172Km/h, 16.4s, 16.4L/100) Reliability: 60
240 Sport - $3,799 Driveaway, $175 p.a. servicing (4Dr Sedan, 2.4L I6, 72Kw, 182Km/h, 15.3s, 18.6L/100) Reliability: 60.9
270 Touring - $3,899 Driveaway, $167 p.a. servicing (4Dr Sedan, 2.7L I6, 72Kw, 178Km/h, 14.9s, 16.5L/100) Reliability: 59.9
270 Sport - $3,899 Driveaway, $179 p.a. servicing (4Dr Sedan, 2.7L I6, 83Kw, 191Km/h, 12.8s, 19.6L/100) Reliability: 60.8
360 Prime - $4,599 Driveaway, $183 p.a. servicing (4Dr Sedan, 3.6L V8, 99Kw, 194Km/h, 13.1s, 17.5L/100) Reliability: 58.7
360 Gran Turismo - $4,999 Driveaway, $198 p.a. servicing (4Dr Sedan, 3.6L V8, 111Kw, 209Km/h, 10s, 21.2L/100) Reliability: 60.1