A Very Early FAW-Volkswagen Audi 100 In China

A super rare super early FAW-Volkswagen Audi 100 sedan, seen in 2015 in the Wangjing District in the the Chinese capital Beijing. The good Audi was in a reasonable shape for its age; paint was a bit tired and there was some damage under the left light headlight.

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Hongqi CA7220E Is Another Audi-based Chinese Sedan

A Hongqi CA7220E sedan, seen in central Beijing in 2011. The good Hongqi was very dusty but in a fine overall shape. It still had the red flag hood ornament and the original 5-spoke sporty wheels.

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Hongqi CA7200E3L Is A Long Wheelbase Chinese Limousine Based On The Audi 100

A majestic Hongqi CA7200E3L, seen in the winter of 2011 alongside the Second Ring Road in Beijing. The big Red Flag was in a great shape. As always, it was painted in black. And also as always, it was very dusty.

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FAW-Volkswagen Audi 100 Is A Cool German Chinese Sedan

FAW-Volkswagen Audi 100

A wonderful Audi 100 sedan, seen in the Sanlitun area in Beijing in 2011. The vehicle was parked on the pavement but in those days that was fine. The great Audi was a bit dusty and dirty but in a very good shape, and with the factory standard wheel covers still on the car.

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Hongqi CA7202E3 Century Star Is A Luxurious Taxi In China

Hongqi CA7202E3 Century Star

A black Hongqi CA7202E3 Century Star taxi, seen in central Beijing back in 2012. Hongqi taxi’s have always been very rare in the capital, most were used to ferry passengers back and forth to the airport. Continue reading “Hongqi CA7202E3 Century Star Is A Luxurious Taxi In China”

The Hongqi CA7221 L Is A Long-wheelbase Chinese-German Limousine

Hongqi CA7221 L
Hongqi CA7221 L

A beautiful black Hongqi CA7221 L long-wheelbase limousine, seen in central Beijing in 2010. The Hongqi was in a fine shape, with the original hood ornament and the factory-standard alloys.

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A Black Hongqi Century Star CA7202E3 In Beijing

Hongqi Century Star
Hongqi Century Star

This black beauty is a Hongqi Century Star, carrying the designation CA7202E3. I saw it in the Sanlitun embassy district in Beijing, looking perfectly clean.

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A Black Hongqi CA7180A2E Is Not A Black Audi 100

Hongqi CA7180A2E
Hongqi CA7180A2E

A big black Hongqi CA7180A2E sedan, seen on the road near my home in east Beijing. The good Hong’ was dusty and a bit dirty, but otherwise in a good shape, standing on its original wheels.

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