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The Car Factoids
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Important/unimportant facts about older cars plus plenty of old ads thrown in…

He/Him.
You should have a look at this TV one which is just brilliant..(2)
(The oversized number plate is a particularly nice touch)

youtu.be/nB8F6KkojXc?si…
Volkswagen Polo Advert, 2003
YouTube video by Nostalgic Television
https://youtu.be/nB8F6KkojXc?si…
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Origami formed the basis & was the name of this film Honda made in 2018 to mark their 70th anniversary & if you think the famous ‘cog’ Accord ad was good, you’ll love this…(2)

youtu.be/kHXdoMSi6h4?...
DAITAN - Honda “ORIGAMI”
YouTube video by Honda Daitan
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This ad noted one of its ‘party tricks’ - 4-wheel steering - the ‘wow’ feature in late ‘80’s Japanese cars Honda called ‘Steer-Angle Dependent’ (another factoid that).

Of course, such cleverness was only in the top 2.2i model & frankly the 2.0i below it was just as gd & considerably cheaper. (2)
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 AM