Weird on Wheels

Today's car is the Mitsuoka Viewt, which I have dubbed "Temu Jaguar".

"The Mitsuoka Viewt is a series of retro-styled subcompact cars sold by the Japanese automaker Mitsuoka, intended to resemble the 1963 Jaguar Mark 2."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsuoka_Viewt
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Apr 2 at 5:05amWeb
Show threadrdm2d ago

@weirdonwheels
Given most of the Mitsuoka models are hand built, I think your designation is a touch harsh.

You gotta be impressed by any company where one of their cars has a 'production run' of five cars.

Show threadWeird on Wheels2d ago
@rdm They've completely ripped off another car's style. I'm not too impressed with that.
Show threadrdm2d ago

@weirdonwheels
There is a long, long history of coach builders doing just that.

There are several British and Australian companies that have done very well out of imitating various classic sports coupes, usually based on VW chassis and drivetrains.

So, yeah., I'll even cut them slack there.

Show threadHainan Bob2d ago
@weirdonwheels I've always been a fan, especially of the Mitsuoka Himiko
Show threadWeird on Wheels2d ago
@Hainan_Bob That's a bit more original, so I'll give them that. Nice lines. It's the fact that the other one is basically a direct ripoff that rubbed me the wrong way.
Show threadJules she/her2d ago
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Show threadTubemeister2d ago
@weirdonwheels That looks like a Mk2 Jag in exactly the same way as a VW Beetle looks like a 911.
Show threadRick Calkins1d ago
@weirdonwheels
It is a nice homage to the original but I can't quite see John Thaw behind the wheel in it. 😁
Show threadPlay Ball and Fight Fascists1d ago

@weirdonwheels

That's adorable and I kinda want one.