1990 Rover 216 GSi [R8]

1990 Rover 216 [R8] in Still Game, TV Series, 2002-2019 Ep. 2.08

Class: Cars, Hatchback — Model origin:

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Author	Message
Sunbar ◊ 2012-04-13 14:39	If you mean the grey saloon, it is a Rover [R8] the Vauxhall Carlton had a smooth bonnet without ribs and larger headlamps. I don't know the white car (possibly Japanese?).
Sandie ◊ 2012-04-13 14:50	The Metro is a Fiat Uno. R8 is higher spec 216 GSi or 416 GSi/GTi. I think the 216 GTi had other alloys.
Ans ◊ 2012-04-13 14:51	@sunbar Thanks for the correction. You are right. It's a 1989-95 Rover R8. As for the white car I don't know either.
Ans ◊ 2012-04-13 14:53	@sandie Thanks for the correction. It's a 1989-95 Fiat Uno (2nd gen).
Neon ◊ 2012-04-13 15:05	White car seems the more interesting
Sandie ◊ 2012-04-13 15:08	I'd say a Citroen Xantia someone made a mess out of.
Ans ◊ 2012-04-13 15:33	White car if a Xantia is probably a Phase 1 Xantia as a facelifted one has a different front end.
FuegoTurbo ◊ 2012-04-13 19:43	I agree the white car is a Citroen Xantia Phase 1, but the front end seems assembled with other pieces of different cars.
tali ◊ 2012-04-18 01:58	R8 is GSI -by optional alloys and lack of front fog lights