Tag Archives: nationals
Citroen Visa Club, 1980
A few days ago I came across this 1980 Citroen Visa Club at Carlisle Import Nationals. If you haven’t seen these in the US, there’s a reason for that. The Visa was never officially imported, not to imply that other … Continue reading
MG Metro Turbo, 1986
This 1986 example is one of only a handful of Metros in the US. If memory serves, there are at least a couple more red hatches, one in Washington state and the other in Ohio, in addition to a pickup … Continue reading
Imported from Kenosha: Renault Alliance GTA Convertible
A one-year only model for 1987, a total of 1,029 Renault Alliance GTA Convertibles were made, in addition to 5,515 coupes. The Kenosha-built GTA was based heavily on the Alliance, and was powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder good for … Continue reading
Only One On Our Shores: Renault Fuego Turbodiesel, 1982
A rare sight in the states to begin with, this 1982 Renault Fuego was converted by its owner to a turbodiesel engine, which was not available on the Fuegos that were sold in the US. The owner, who drove it … Continue reading
Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals 2011 in Review
The 2011 Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals, set in Carlisle PA, featured an impressive array of foreign, mostly post-war cars. The largest foreign car event in the northeast, Carlisle IKN features over a thousand cars from many different manufacturers. It’s … Continue reading
