basslover911 -
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Originally Posted by basslover911
So, why "failed"?
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From the same wiki :
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The Smart Roadster is a two-door microcar first introduced in 2003 by Smart GmbH. Sales of the Roadster and Roadster Coupé were below expectations, resulting in a halt of production of both models in November 2005 after 43,091 Roadsters were made. The last one now resides in the Mercedes-Benz Museum.
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But when I read the Wiki more closely, it seems that someone's still making their own versions in limited production.
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Project Kimber and the AC Ace Roadster
Project Kimber bought the tooling for the Roadster for approximately £11M and was supposedly to restart production of the car in 2007 in South Wales. The reborn Smart was to have worn an AC Ace badge under the famous AC marque.
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However, if it ever appears, it is set to be available as a Roadster and Coupé. The newcomer is expected to have a fresh Mitsubishi power-plant and gearbox, plus a distinct original style created by Keith Helfet, who also worked on the Jaguar F-Type concept car. Production was due to start in 2007, but has not as of yet. The maker hoped to build 8,000 examples of the AC Ace every year.
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This also makes me want to mention the Smart Forfour :
Smart Forfour - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I really wish this version had succeeded, because of it's aesthetics and more "general-purpose" practicality.
CarloSW2