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What car is this?

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Saw this at a local car show this weekend, never seen one before. Very stylish and Italian, any thoughts :)

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No Google Lens action please!
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Difficult to tell from that angle but could be a US version of the Fiat 130 Coupe ...

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Isuzu?
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Grille badge looks Lancia shaped?

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Isuzu I think, the wing mirrors give it away
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Yeah you got it, Isuzu 117 Coupe, I've never seen one before. Quite a good looking thing, proper blend of Italian and Japanese.
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Nige wrote: Tue Jun 17, 2025 9:33 pm Yeah you got it, Isuzu 117 Coupe, I've never seen one before. Quite a good looking thing, proper blend of Italian and Japanese.
There was one in the car encyclopaedia I thumbed to death as a child.

You’re right about the styling - it’s Giugiaro designed. I’ve always really liked them.
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Warren Beatty in Mickey One, but what's the car?

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Don't know the film but that screen shape looks like an Austin Healey ...

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Hmmm, I'm not convinced. All the AH windscreens seem to have a frame piece along the top of the glass and the bonnet bulge doesn't fit with any of the AH variants. I should add I don't know the answer; had me stumped. I was thinking low volume Italian or fibreglass kit body?
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Yes, you're right - I should have been paying more attention !

It could be one of the lovely little 'Etceterinis' - looks similar to this Siata (but doesn't have the instrument 'binnacle') :

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Beautiful! Thanks Andy
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