Straightline - 2008 Chicago Auto Show: Old School

2008 Chicago Auto Show: Old School

As a nice break from all the new cars and concepts, here's a few semi-oldies that have been aged to perfection:

BMW 2002 Tii

Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3

Mitsubishi Galant GTO-R73X

New models and new concepts are fine but these three automakers obviously think there's something to be said for heritage. We agree. -- Brian Moody, Road Test Editor

Posted by Brian Feb 7, 2008 2:33 pm

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Categories: BMW | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi | Chicago Auto Show

Comments

SubyTrojan - Feb 7, 2008 3:08 pm (#1 Total: 6)

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Nice photos, Brian! Are you going to have to walk back from the Windy City? =Þ

desmolicious - Feb 7, 2008 4:09 pm (#2 Total: 6)

Look! No blind spots! Amazing how far current design has come..

vibsr - Feb 7, 2008 9:16 pm (#3 Total: 6)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN USA

That's a NICE Mitsu!!! Dig that 70's styling. During that time, any Mitsubishi sold in the USA would have had Dodge or Plymouth badges. Regardless of the nameplate, it wasn't sold here (shame). It has a greenhouse that reminds me of the Plymouth Arrow (Mitsubishi Celeste). Here's some info that I found: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Galant_GTO

vibsr - Feb 7, 2008 9:21 pm (#4 Total: 6)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN USA

BMW 2002 Tii

There's often beauty in simplicity! Compare the mechanicals, options, electronics (or lack thereof) with the 135. What a difference (33 - 35 years?)

ateixeira - Feb 11, 2008 2:29 pm (#5 Total: 6)

Recife, PE, Brazil

Visibility has definitely taken a big step backwards.

estreka - Feb 11, 2008 6:21 pm (#6 Total: 6)

subarctic north - Great Falls, MT

God I love the way that Mitsu looks. And this is coming from a guy who is in love with the old Datsun fairladies.