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1976 Buick/Opel 
Ep. 5.43Class: Cars, Coupé — Model origin: 
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◊ 2014-05-21 19:39 |
76-78 Buick/Opel |
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◊ 2014-05-22 12:15 |
What's a Buick/Opel ?? |
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◊ 2014-05-22 14:31 |
An Isuzu Gemini, based on the Opel Kadett C, sold in the US through Buick dealerships using the Buick/Opel name. |
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◊ 2014-05-22 14:53 |
Why is it written with a "/" though? |
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◊ 2014-05-22 15:11 |
Probably a way to ensure buyers that they weren't buying an American Buick Opel, but a German-Japanese-American joint venture going by the name of Buick/Opel. Or maybe they weren't sure whether to call it a Buick or an Opel and just decided to use both names. Isuzu was probably not preferred at the time as it would probably scare buyers off with a name to roll off their tongues. And Opel already had a reputation for making affordable and dependable cars. The Isuzu marque first entered the US market in 1981 with the I-Mark. They were referred to as "Buick Opels" by advertising, but the cars themselves had Buick/Opel written on them. |
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◊ 2014-05-22 15:16 |
Also, the reason why GM switched from German Opel to Isuzu it was due to rising value of Deutschemark at that time as well. |
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◊ 2014-05-22 16:07 |
Would it be better listing as make Buick, model Opel?? Does it actually deserve unique Buick/Opel make, which isolates it from normal sight?? |
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◊ 2015-02-08 04:24 |
I remember seeing this episode often. The driver attempts to go through a river that is flooding with a strong current. The deputy is rescuing another motorists and had to motion for this driver to turn around so he wouldnt become a victim as well. As a result, the car played a minor role in the episode, so I think it might qualify for 2 stars. |
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◊ 2015-04-11 12:40 |
 What on earth are you talking about? |
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◊ 2015-04-12 03:49 |
See the economic crisis as described at the 1970s: Link to "en.wikipedia.org" |
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