What in the name of all that is holy is this?

[DavidHM]

Spotted on another topic, I hope the photographer and thread starter won't mind if I pull up a new thread...

Originally located at http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... the image is this:



What on earth is this car? It looks so old fashioned, so oddly proportioned (like a black cab) that I can't imagine any mainstream manufacturer producing it, let alone in the US market where size and status seem to count.

So what on earth is it?

[Slyjoe]

looks like a new "cab" for Laarndern .

[veevee]

hope not! the current one is very nice. that thing looks horrible, streets full of those and the new 'routemaster' will ruin london!

[Mr Dave]

I think it looks better than the latest black cabs.

No idea what it is though.

[jas xjr]

No , look at the truck. The company name is something Inc

[DavidHM]

From the thread it was lifted from, it seems that the picture was probably taken in Oklahoma...

[davepoth]

Heading south as well, which means it's come from the US or Canada - anything Chinese or Korean would come from California and wouldn't go that way.

[johnpeat]

The next pic (taken within 1 hour) is of the world's largest McDonalds - which is in Vinita Oklahoma.

Which probably doesn't help 1 bit

[davepoth]

6-bolt hubs says it's commercial based.

[mizx]

The London cab comment threw me when I read this earlier, suddenly realised where I'd seen this thing:

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/vpg-mv-1/13409...

[JonnyFive]

Maybe OP has a high res shot of it to try and make out what the badge says..

[davepoth]

So...it's a Crown Vic with a taxi body on top? Would have made an excellent cab for NYC.

[DavidHM]

mizx said:

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/vpg-mv-1/13409...

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

But seriously, WTF?

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/06/2011-vpg-autos-...

Styling is bizarre and the engine is a 4.6 litre V8 from a Ford Crown Victoria. And despite that, they're not actively marketing them as taxis.

[johnpeat]

Americans get their Taxis from 'the old enemy' now...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahelliott/2011/10/...

Funny that it's made in the old Hummer factory because it appears to have nicked it's door handles...

[PlankWithANailIn]

http://www.vpgautos.com/

Car designed for the disabled.

[Flying Toaster]

Can anyone make out what that badge says? VT6? VI5? Not a clue otherwise.

[johnpeat]

Flying Toaster said:

Can anyone make out what that badge says? VT6? VI5? Not a clue otherwise.

VPG

[Flying Toaster]

Ah. Need to reload page before hitting submit next time!

[icepop]

It's the new Chrysler VPG, replacement for the PT- Cruiser.

Horrible ain't it !!!!!!

[RDMcG]

here is the reply I got on another forum:

Also, those black boxy vehicles with the white plastic are taxis (first set of pics). They were designed by VPG of Troy, Michigan and are built by AM General and use Ford 4.6Ls.

Read more: http://forums.motortrend.com/70/8958732/the-genera...