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Top 10: Expensive cars with mainstream parts
Nissan headlamps on a Lamborghini? Volkswagen tail lights on an Aston Martin? Manufacturers of prestigious models (from sportsters to supercars) are renowned for using components from the mass-produced car market.
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TVR Griffith (Vauxhall Cavalier MkIII rear lights)
One of the most successful TVRs of the ’90s was the Griffith, a model that combined sensational styling with raw power, featuring upgraded versions of the ex-Rover V8 in 4.0- and 5.0-litre forms – with up to 340bhp on tap. For motoring nerds, however, an even more interesting fact is that the Griffith’s rear lamps were upturned units from the MkIII Cavalier.
JH72 on 18 September 2017
The Aston DB7 used Mazda 323F rear lightsGGEO1UK on 20 January 2019
Also McLaren F1 has FWD Lotus Elan indicators and Lotus Esprit up to S4 has Morris Marina door handles ??djmgw on 21 January 2019
Citroen CX wing mirrors on many low volume cars in the 80's being pedestal mounted, electrically adjusted and heated.Add a comment