Filed under: Convertibles, Japan
Send it to the Galue factory: Mitsuoka's 'Stang/Rolls hybrid
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You can probably build a drinking game around the art of discerning from what cars Japanese automaker Mitsuoka grabs styling elements in its insanely-rebodied lineup. One of its newest additions is the shockingly ugly, Ford Mustang-based Galue convertible (The Galue II sedan is based on a Nissan. You can do that when you're just grafting on new front and rear ends.) In one fell swoop, Mitsuoka takes the 'Stang and renders it into a spectacle reminiscent of "contemporary classics" like the Excalibur.
The front end apes any number of Rolls-Royces, while the rear gets the look of the last-generation Cadillac Eldorado. There are train wrecks on wheels, and then there's this. And it ain't cheap, either. According to Carscoop, the asking price for this puppy is the equivalent of $65,000 USD for the Mustang GT-based car, and well over $50K for a V6 model. Yes, we know all about how the conversion rate between here and Japan isn't direct when it comes to cars because of differences in the marketplaces, etc. The point is, this would be just as crazy at half the price. Some of the Mitsuoka creations are fun, to be sure. This poor pony, however, might need to be taken behind the barn and put out of its misery.
[Source: Mitsuoka via Carscoop]
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icetraxxg5 4:03PM (4/12/2007)
Poor Mustang.
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bonsairay 10:23AM (6/18/2009)
yea,poor mustang,still doesn't have anybody to run with,..oh yea the challenger
BOB 4:18PM (4/12/2007)
I wanted to write:
THE NEW ROLLER-ARADO FROM THE GaLUE FACTORY!!!
But John, that is just as much a Bentley grille (rounded top, not straight diagonals), but with Rolls vanes in it. obviously due to fear of lawsuits from Rolls
so maybe it is a...
BENT-STANG -ILLAC
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frank 4:38PM (4/12/2007)
check out these headlines from the Mitsuoka site... granted they are for different cars, but they are still priceless!
"Happy to hear that it is full of atmosphere and presence rather than talent."
http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/english/lineup/viewt/exterior.html
"We are happy, it's not logic."
http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/english/lineup/le-seyde/exterior.html
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Aki 4:49PM (4/12/2007)
They make some truly tasteless conversions--esp the Jaguar look-alike, made from a Nissan Sunny (aka Nissan Sentra) of all cars... yuck.
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regal-limited 4:57PM (4/12/2007)
"It delivers the feeling of being stoked to you as the Santa Claus does."
http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/english/lineup/microcar/index.html
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BCM 4:57PM (4/12/2007)
I'm sure someone from Texas might buy this and mount steer horns on top of the grille
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iamhoff 4:58PM (4/12/2007)
Man, their website is classic! Engrish galore! I especially like the Ryoga, which appears to be an older Nissan Sentra in "Excellent Blue Pearl". The best part of it is looking at the overwrought baroque-ness of the grille/hood/fenders, contrasted with the 13 inch steel wheels. Classic!
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Jim in Tampa 5:12PM (4/12/2007)
The only car in their lineup I like is the London Taxi!
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bill 6:04PM (4/12/2007)
well at least someone in japan has bought US-made cars- lay of em!
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Chris Miller 2:00PM (4/13/2007)
Mitsuoka promise love long time on rear seat upon happy during Galue II driving.
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paul mcandrew 11:56AM (5/15/2007)
STUPID is as STUPID does. A major dis to a retro-classic beauty in the name of what? This makes about as much sense as French kissing your sister. A "Pimp my ride" winner of the "What were they thinking" hall of shame!
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