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2008 Chicago Auto Show: Old School

By Brian Moody | February 7, 2008

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

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

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SubyTrojan says:

03:08 PM, 02/ 7/08

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

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desmolicious says:

04:09 PM, 02/ 7/08

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

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vibsr says:

09:16 PM, 02/ 7/08

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

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vibsr says:

09:21 PM, 02/ 7/08

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?)

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ateixeira says:

02:29 PM, 02/11/08

Visibility has definitely taken a big step backwards.

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estreka says:

06:21 PM, 02/11/08

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

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