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Auto Nostalgia - Mitsuoka Viewt

Ever seen a car that makes you do a double take? 👀

Meet the Mitsuoka Viewt — the delightfully quirky Japanese retro ride that looks like a 1963 Jaguar Mark 2, but lives a very modern life. First launched in 1993, the Viewt blends classic British charm with Japanese reliability, and it’s become Mitsuoka’s best-selling model for good reason.

Originally based on the Nissan March (Micra), the Viewt has evolved with the times — switching to the Nissan Note, and most recently the Toyota Yaris for the 2023 Viewt Story. Over 30 years, around 13,000 have been sold, inspiring a whole retro-car movement in Japan.

Old-school style, modern manners — and heaps of personality 🚗✨

Check them out 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qNWR6J_Xt8

Auto Nostalgia - Austin 1800 Land Crab

The Austin 1800 Land Crab was innovative for its time, with a spacious interior, rigid bodyshell, and advanced Hydrolastic suspension that delivered comfortable ride and handling superior to many rivals. Its front-wheel-drive layout with space-efficient packaging gave excellent passenger and luggage room, and it even won European Car of the Year in 1965.

However, it suffered from awkward styling, earning its “land crab” nickname, and early reliability issues such as engine oil smoke from a mis-marked dipstick.

Despite strengths in comfort and engineering, its looks and mechanical quirks limited broader success.

More research 👉 https://www.landcrab.net/