This is the Jeep 2500, a China-only variant of the Jeep Cherokee XJ. The XJ was made in China by Beijing-Jeep from 1984 until 2009. Over the years the joint venture literally made hundreds of variants.
The Opel Agila Njoy Is A German-Japanese Specialty In China
A very trendy Opel Agila Njoy, seen on the road in Beijing. The Njoy was a special edition of the Opel Agila, which in turn was based on the Suzuki Wagon R+.
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Porsche 911 Targa 4 Is A Silver Sportsmachine In China
A super speedy Porsche 911 Targa 4, seen at the Lido Hotel in Beijing. The good Porsche is painted in a light shade of silver with a black Targa roof, and fitted with beautiful dark gray multispoke alloys.
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A Dark Blue Fiat Linea Sedan In China
This is a Fiat Linea, a compact sedan based on the Fiat Grande Punto. I found this dark blue example near the Goldenport race track in Beijing. The Linea was manufactured from 2007 until 2017.
A Massive Mercedes-Benz G400 CDI Grand Edition
A massive Mercedes-Benz G400 CDI Grand Edition, seen at the Goldenport race track in Beijing, China. It looked brilliant in black, topped with loads of shiny stuff, including tacky covers over the lights and indicators.
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Hyundai Coupe FX Is A Red Korean Sports Coupe In China
This little red racer is a first generation Hyundai Coupe, seen on a car market in China. The sporty Korean was in a good shape, and completely original down to the wheels.
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Shiny Pink Cadillac ATS-L In China
A ultra cool Cadillac ATS-L, seen in north Beijing, with delivery motorcycles blocking the way fore and aft. The good Cadillac is wrapped in a very shiny pink wrap, topped by black windows, and chromed window framed and door handles. Continue reading “Shiny Pink Cadillac ATS-L In China”
Second Generation Toyota 4Runner In Black In China
This is a second generation Toyota 4Runner, seen on a small second hand car market in east Beijing. The 4Runner was sadly in a rather bad shape, but the owner of a nearby shop told me it was still running.
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A Dark Blue Renault Safrane On Black Plates In China
A beautiful blue Renault Safrane on black license plates, seen in east Beijing. The good Renault was dirty and dusty and appeared to be abandoned. But it wasn’t lost, with some love and maintenance it could be back on the road in no time.
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The Story Of The Rooftop Car Collection In Beijing
In mid September 2017 I found a very strange car collection, standing on the roof of a building in an old area in northeast Beijing. The building and cars were sadly in a bad shape.
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