The Car Shopping Round (Round 64): Tears in Heaven

Nope…no markups for me if it’s not crucial to the story or rules.

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Zenshi Krishna


Thanks to @ramthecowy for this

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I have marked up my car because I want to make money on it… Bogliq needs to earn the cash to support our varied motorsports efforts and engineer training initiatives!

It just doesn’t make sense to sell a car at cost IMO :slight_smile:

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I thought of adding a markup rule, but I would have required different mark ups for different body styles.
To avoid the hassle, I decided not to impose anything.


Entry update: 37 entries so far, 11 have been reviewed.

Real life has been a bitch, so I am already annoncing the results should only come by Sunday.

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The 1974 Adenine Vindicator has everything you could want in an affordable, stylish 2+2 coupe. Its slender, low-slung body allows it to cut through the air like no other car, which means you can have over 30mpg and a top speed of over 120mph. Its unique front-wheel drive layout means spacious 2+2 seating and a practical trunk with a flat floor. Its fuel efficient multivalve I4 produces just under 100hp, revving to 5700RPM and still meeting California emissions without the need for a catalytic converter. Lightweight, and with fully independent suspension, the Vindicator has nimble handling and can sprint to 60 in under 10 seconds.

When you want to be both sporty and eco-friendly. When you want to be both practical and stylish. For just $8500 (pre-markup), only Adenine can offer so much at such a low price.

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Apart from the sloping nose, are there any other differences between the pre-facelift original Vindicator and the trim submitted for CSR49? At any rate, it would have looked like little else on the road… and felt that way as well.

I understand why the V6 version (built purely to simulate a supercharged I4) didn’t make the cut - it would have most likely been over budget.


1 of 3 billboards.

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Genua-Beneventi Fabbrica S.p.A. was already enjoying success with the Prolusio. It’s first production model. But the company was preparing to broaden the brands appeal with two new models. Duccio Beneventi wanted to compete against the larger rivals and his former employees.

While the new Mansio GT would attempt to fight against the high end of Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Erin and even Ferrari. The all-new entry level Viato would compete with the new designs. Coming from Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo and internationally.

Unlike the competition. The Viato retained a traditional rear wheel drive setup. The engineering package was developed by German Klaus Lange. The body styled by Lazzaro Milano with assistance from ItalDesign.

The car was aimed to compete with the Lancia Beta, Fiat 124 Coupe and Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT. While internationally it faced off against fierce competition. From vehicles like the Rennen Caelum, Adenine Vindicator, Revera 2700C and Erin Civera.

The model lineup would expand from a 3-door fastback to a 4-door hatchback. Throughout its lifecycle, a number of trim and engine options were available. From the Base Inline, four cylinder 1600cc to the mid level 1800cc. Later a high-performance V6 option became available.

Despite its advanced features and unique styling. The Viato failed to capture the all important American market. Perhaps due to its higher price. Its poor dealership networks or lack of advertising funds.



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Zeal CS200 '74

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  • Engine: 2.0L with 98hp
  • Economy: 28.7 mpg
  • Weight: 874.6 kg
  • Drive type: RR (rear mounted engine and rear wheel drive)
  • Price: $7,800.00
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Entries are closed.

There are 40 entries, making this the 2nd most popular round so far, if I’m not mistaken.

The list of entries will be posted when I get home tomorrow afternoon, about 16 hours after this edit. Real life is being that much of a bitch.

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I’m looking forward to the reviews… It will be too close to call given the sheer number of entrants!

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I can almost guarantee though i’ll probably be binned early on :stuck_out_tongue:

I could have gone crazy with my entry and dropped an Albury V8 into the nose of the K23 to create an even faster Super trim:

It would have been much quicker in a straight line than what I actually submitted, even though its weight distribution was more front-biased. However, considering that an actual muscle car would have been the last thing on an American car buyer’s mind back in 1974, the fuel economy - or rather, the lack of it - made me backpedal on the idea; if it wasn’t enough to dissuade me from doing so, the increased emissions did. Fingers crossed the I6 version does well in the reviews…

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You could, but you can’t. No need for those theoritical stuffs.

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Mate, anybody could have submitted all manner of cars, but do you see them talking about what they may or may not have done this round?

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Entry list

If your name isn’t on the list below, send me a PM with the file asap.
It’s also worth mentioning that I haven’t checked if all the pms had the files attached, or if the mods work, so stay tuned for any possible issues that may arise.

@HighOctaneLove
@LilRedRhyder
@conan
@VicVictory
@abg7
@SpaceOrion
@NormanVauxhall
@gridghost
@BobLoblaw
@Fayeding_Spray
@Mr.Computah
@DeusExMackia
@cpufreak101
@LinkLuke
@DoctorNarfy
@Sillyducky
@oppositelock
@Madrias
@Oskiinus
@Mikonp7
@Leedar
@Ornate
@JohnWaldock
@TR8R
@asdren
@rcracer11m
@thecarlover
@koolkei
@AirJordan
@titleguy1
@TheElt
@Rk38
@4LGE
@laffinghyena
@Grandea
@phale
@stm316
@EnryGT5
@Nomade0013

First batch of reviews will come this evening.

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