Vanden Plas is not typically a same associated with ugliness. Currently it's a monicer for a long wheel base Jag XJ, which they inherited back in the day when the were part of the sad story called British Leyland.
Before it became part of British Leyland, they were a well known (and classy marque). After being bought they started a downhill slide. At first they were somewhat classier manufacturing Daimler limos and such. Then the 70's hit, and they started tacking on Rolls-like grilles on normal Austins and Triumphs and selling them as higher class Vanden Plas models. Some were ok looking, but still cheap cars with quality issues.
And then there was the 1500. It's based off the Austin Allegro. Many people hate the look of the Allergo. And although it sort of is a hump with wheels I like the Austin version - it sorta looks sleek. Add a melted Rolls grille and it does not.
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