A Man With A White Hat In Beijing And A Horse Cart
A man in a white hat was approaching me on a summer’s day on a road in old central Beijing sometime in 2010. He came with the sun! He was related to the woman sitting on the horse cart on…
COOL CARS IN CHINA
Exploring China's Wild Automotive World
COOL CARS IN CHINA
Exploring China's Wild Automotive World
Tycho de Feijter
Gold Fish On The Tricycle In China
A tricycle in China carrying fish pods filled with gold fish was seen in Nanjing in 2011. The golden creatures were sold for a few yuan each, depending on their size and relative rarity. Buyers carry their new pet home…
Beijing Concept Cars In China In 2010
That day in 2010, I went to a new-energy show in Beijing. Local hero Beijing Auto Industry Corporation (BAIC) had a big booth on the show with all sorts of Beijing-branded concept cars, including two EVs. BAIC was on a…
Hongma Camera Vans In Beijing
Going back to Tiananmen Square in 2011, I met these interesting camera vans. They look kind of funny, but they actually are fully mobile police camera vehicles, able to control and inspect large areas of town.
One Beijing-Jeep Cherokee I Almost Bought
Before I bought my Beijing-Jeep Cherokee BJ7250 in 2004, I checked out several other vehicles, most of which were other Cherokees. It was my favorite. Most second-hand cars were sold in giant open-air markets. It was there that I found…
My Beijing-Jeep Cherokee XJ When I Just Bought It
Old pics of my Beijing-Jeep Cherokee XJ! In December last year, I posted a long post on my 1998 Cherokee BJ7250 City Special. I took those photos in 2013. After some digging, I found a set of photos of my…
Visiting Tiananmen Square In 2008
That day in 2008, I was on Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. It was exceptionally busy at the square. Workers were preparing the giant space for the traditional October celebrations and for the start of the Olympic Games on October…
Ultra Rare C126 Mercedes-Benz AMG 560SEC Is Black In The Rain In China
An ultra-rare C126 Mercedes-Benz AMG 560SEC, Spotted in China on a rainy day in a parking lot near an apartment building in central Beijing. The German monster was in very good shape, a bit dirty and dusty, but what do…
Beijing Auto Senova D320 Is A Sort Of Saab In China
A wondrous white Beijing Auto Senova D320 sedan, seen on the streets in Beijing in 2013. The Shenbao D-Series was based on the first-generation Saab 9-5. Beijing Auto bought the rights to the first-generation Saab 9-3 and 9-5 in 2009…