A Lexus SC400 Coupe With Black License Plates In Shanghai, China

A first-generation Lexus SC400 coupe, as seen in Shanghai in 2014 by Antoine Chalendard. The SC400 looks great in dark red, with a gold Lexus logo and black Shanghai license plates.

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Beijing Jeep BJ2022JL Prototype In Shanghai

Beijing Jeep BJ2022JL

An ultra rare Beijing Jeep BJ2022JL prototype, seen in Shanghai in 2014 by Antoine Chalendard. The BJ2022JL was one of the many proposals for a successor to the BAW BJ212 army utility vehicle.

The BJ2022JL was designed developed by the Beijing-Jeep joint venture in 1999, and powered by a 3.2 liter turbo diesel. There was also a five-door version, called the BJ2022JG. In the end, the army decided to go for a bigger vehicle and went for another Beijing-Jeep proposal: the BJ2022 Brave Warrior, powered by the same engine. Production

The production contract for the Brave Warrior went to BAW, and it was sold under the Beijing-brand. Over the years, BAW launched dozens of military and civilian variants, and the Brave Warrior is still in production today.

The Brave Warrior was eventually manufactured by BAW under the Beijing-brand, it was available in dozens of military and civilian variants.