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European cars sold by American automakers

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Several American automakers have tried selling the vehicles they designed for Europe in America. Some were booms, others were busts. Click the thumbnails to learn more about each of these so-called "captive imports" and find out how they did with American buyers.

Images 1-12 of 12

  1. AMC/Renault Alliance and EncoreRenault 11
  2. Cadillac CateraCadillac Catera
  3. Chevrolet ChevetteChevrolet Chevette
  4. Eagle Premier/Dodge MonacoRenault 25
  5. Eagle MedallionRenault 21
  6. Ford ContourFord Contour
  7. Ford FiestaFord Fiesta
  8. Ford FocusFord Focus
  9. Mercury CapriMercury Capri
  10. Mercury CougarMercury Cougar
  11. Merkur XR4TiFord Sierra Cosworth
  12. Pontiac LeMansOpel Kadett
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