The Hongqi CA770 is China’s most iconic classic car. I met this beautiful unrestored example at a local car show in Beijing in 2010. The enormous Chinese state limousine was in perfect shape. Painted in black, of course, with all the chrome bits in place, two flag poles, and the original white wall tires and shiny wheel covers.
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A Stately Hongqi CA770 At The Beijing Classic Car Museum
A beautiful black Hongqi CA770 state limousine, seen in 2013 in front of the Beijing Classic Car Museum in Huairou District to the far north of the capital. The CA770 was in a great unrestored and original state, complete with flag poles on the bumper.
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Hongqi CA770 State Limousines At The Parking Lot – Car #2
Let’s get back to the story right away: I got a tip from a friend about two Hongqi state limousines gathering dust at a parking garage in north Beijing. Last time I discussed the first car, now it is time for the second. Sadly, it was in a worse shape than the first. Happily, I met the owner.
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Hongqi CA770 State Limousines At The Parking Lot – Car #1
A mighty Hongqi CA770 state limousine, seen in a parking garage in a northern suburb of Beijing in 2011. There were two CA770’s at the location. In this story car #1. The CA770 was covered with a thick layer of dust and dirt but otherwise in a savable condition.
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Hongqi CA770G Is A Mighty State Limousine In The Hutong In Beijing
A mighty Hongqi CA770G state limousine, seen in a hutong in central Beijing back in February 2012. Sadly, the great Chinese limo was in a pretty bad shape, with rust and cracks all over. Still, in 2012 it was not beyond repair. Hongqi is a Chinese automotive brand owned by First Auto Works (FAW).
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