Different countries own different niche's of the automotive world. Germany owns luxury, Japan owns affordable, and England owns... tiny? But no country has a grip on their niche quite like America and its muscle.
The American muscle car is so distinctive that brands around the world turn to copy our homework every time they try to make one.
Here are 10 foreign cars that are total ripoffs of American models.
1
Auto Union 1000 SP
This Auto Union sports car is a complete Ford Thunderbird ripoff.
2
Opel GT
Opel didn’t shy away from a heavily Corvette inspired look.
3
Mitsubishi Galant GTO
Do those tail lights look like a Mustang’s? Yes, they do.
4
Volvo PV51
Styled after American models, this 1940s ride fits in with plenty of American mob boss rides.
5
Sunbeam Alpine GT
Earlier versions of the Alpine GT are quite European. But once the late ‘60s hit, it gets very “Plymouth Barracuda” very quickly.
6
Toyota 2000GT
This one looks like a love child between an E-Type and a Corvette.
7
Peugeot 202
American auto dominance took off after World War I, and France decided to hop on. The Peugeot 202 through 402 closely resemble contemporary Chryslers.
8
Toyota Celica
The early Toyota Celica’s were made with inspiration from the Mustang.
9
Volvo PV444
Is that a Ford truck? No, it’s a Volvo from the early ‘60s.
10
Toyota Mega Cruiser
Why make your own military SUV when the American Hummer exists?
