This is the fantastic Shanghai SH761 parade car from the Shanghai Car Museum in Shanghai. It was made in 1970 and was used to show high ranking foreign visitors to the masses. The visiting dignitary would sit rather uncomfortably on a hydraulically lifted rear bench in the back of the vehicle. The ‘royal seat’ was so high that the curious populace could see all, down to the buttocks. The visitor was supposed to wave his hand and smile to the adoring masses… (Read More…)
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I found this perfect Hongqi CA770 state limousine at the Shanghai Car Museum, and it is definitely one of the best looking examples I have seen in China so far. The Hongqi (Red Flag) CA770 was a giant sedan made exclusively for the Chinese government. Only 847 cars were produced in its long life from 1966 until 1981. Here is its story … (Read More…)
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Tagged as Hongqi CA770, Shanghai Car Museum, Tycho de Feyter, Tycho’s Illustrated History Of Chinese Cars
Tagged as Hongqi CA770, Shanghai Car Museum, Tycho de Feyter, Tycho’s Illustrated History Of Chinese Cars
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