Over the coming months we hope to be
able to provide you with more original brochures from
the manufacturers. Of course, if you have a brochure
and are prepared to share it with visitors to this
site we would be appreciative! As the documents on
these pages are in .pdf format, you will need the free
Adobe reader software to view it. If you need to get
this, visit the Adobe web site by clicking
here...
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Mazda
Capella 1600 (1975)
Pages: 8 Size: 1314k
The
Mazda Capella 1600 was the quintessential
Japanese car of the mid 1970's. The designers
of the day captured the fashions and trends,
at a time when making a car look sporty
meant painting the steel wheels black and
adding chrome wheel nuts (we are sure many
would have added Aunger louvres to the rear
window, to make the Capella a real head-turner).
Thankfully the fashion of the day has yet
to make a comeback, otherwise we will be
wearing checked pants, white buckle up shoes
with matching white jackets! |
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Mazda
121 (1982)
Pages: 9 Size: 1359k
A
classy coupe, with lashings of interior
features and quality trim. Today we may
well laugh at the burgundy velour trim,
but how many cars are fitted with a real
wood steering wheel?, (ok - perhaps none
now that air bags are the norm). The Mazda
121 was an upmarket car, feature rich and
quality built. It is a shame then that so
few have survived to this day. |
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Mazda
626 (1982)
Pages: 5 Size: 1223k
While
the original 626 is far from collectable,
the car did bring a level of quality and
reliability to Mazda much as the Civic
brought to Honda. Our thanks to Neil from
Endeavour Hills, Victoria for supplying
his original brochure. Surprisingly, Neil
still has the car that goes with his original
brochure, and he added the following..."I
certainly would not have anything good
to say about the so called trusty 626
- 4 engines and only 292,000KM. I think
that says it all."
Nevertheless, Neil still uses the 626 as
his every day transport and, having viewed
the condition of the car first hand, it
stands as testament to the very high build
quality that Mazda introduced with this
model. |
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Mercedes
Benz - Engineered like no other (1984)
Pages: 4 Size: 637k
From
active and passive safety, the anti-lock
braking system and innovation in engine
technology, Mercedes has been at the forefront
of design. Click
here to view this fantastic brochure
and, if you don't drive one, you will wish
you did... |
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Mercedes
Diesels (1984)
Pages: 2 Size: 253k
Mercedes
commitment to the diesel engine dates back
to 1936, although many Australians still seem
to have an aversion to the "oil burners".
It is predicted that sales of diesel powered
cars in Europe will outnumber traditional
petrol driven cars in the next few years,
proving the Mercedes commitment was well
founded. |
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Mercedes
Quality Control (1984)
Pages: 1 Size: 158k
In 1984,
one in ten production line staff at Mercedes
were involved with quality control - this
at a time when the phrase "inbuilt obsolesence"
was quickly being adopted by many corporates.
Cars had become simply boxes on wheels in
the mid 80's, except if you drove one with
a three pointed star atop the grille. |
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Mercedes
Benz In Pursuit of Absolute Excellence (1984)
Pages: 2 Size: 326k
This
fascinating brochure gives an insight into
the philosophy at Mercedes-Benz, and their
quest to ensure their marque is not only
seen as a innovator, but as a leader in
quality without compromise. This is as fascinating
to read today as it was in 1984. |
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