NihonCar.com (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Desperately in needs of inspiration, Daihatsu unveiled is Citroen Mehari and Honda THAT’S concepts clones or know as Basket and Deca… Nothing really breath taking with these two, I must admit however that I lik... Reader Comments
Otomotif Pictures (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009
Another of Daihatsu’s cars on display at the Tokyo Motor Show is the Basket, which many say is reminiscent of the Citroen Mehari from the 1970s. The Basket is believed to be based on the Mira, Daihatsu’s main 660cc player in Japan. The Basket is converted to four-wheel drive and seats up to four passengers.Its interior can be considered plain. Apparently, the carmaker didn’t want...
Jalopnik (Free subscription) | 13/10/2009
For the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show , the Daihatsu Basket and Deca Deca aren't breaking new ground, just doing a good job of reinterpreting originals with contemporary design. The Daihatsu Basket is a sort of Mini Moke reinterpretation, but you can also see some Honda Vamos and Citroen Mehari around the front and Nissan Figaro in its front to rear symmetry. It looks like the concept could fit into the Japanese...
CARSCOOP (Free subscription) | 07/10/2009
Bearing a resemblance or two to popular European golf-cart-like canvas top minis of the 60s and 70s such as the MINI Moke, Citroen Mehari and Fiat 500 Jolli, the Basket is a concept model from Daihatsu and it will make its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show at the end of October. The pint-size four-seater features a targa-like removable...
Jalopnik (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Say you're a French jewel smuggler in the late 1960s and you're shopping for the ideal work vehicle. How about a Buick Sport Wagon? A little on the conspicuous side, sure, but such style! Citroën Mehari-driving Project Car Hell Poster Child Franzouse stumbled across this fine 1968 motion picture and was kind enough to send in a tip. After seeing the sad Olds Vista Cruiser earlier, I thought it...
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