1985 Chevrolet Monza [GM-J]

1985 Chevrolet Monza [GM-J] in The Kite Runner, Movie, 2007

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin: — Built in: — Made for: MEX

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Author	Message
nzcarnerd ◊ 2007-10-14 12:11	Mid to late '80s GM Cavalier/Rekord? Maybe the Korean Daewoo version??
chris40 ◊ 2007-10-14 16:13	I think it's an Opel Ascona (C) or possibly a Vauxhall Cavalier Mk.2. The filming locations are USA and China, which is no help unless GM in the States marketed a clone as well. The Daewoo equivalent - the Espero - had a completely different body.
Sunbar ◊ 2007-10-14 16:56	Looks to me to be GM-E J-car Ascona/Cavalier. The J-car was a GM 'world-car' chassis also produced as US versions from 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac 2000, Cadillac Cimarron, Oldsmobile Firenza and Buick Skyhawk with a completely different range of grilles/headlights. Without seeing more detail...... Opel Ascona (C) (Vauxhall or Holden is unlikely this has LHD wipers.) -- Last edit: 2007-10-14 16:58:58
Gag Halfrunt ◊ 2008-02-24 11:53	If this scene was filmed in the US (which the yellow road markings would suggest), could it be a Brazilian-made Chevrolet Monza from Mexico? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Monza#Brazil
rpcm ◊ 2008-02-24 19:49	Yes, I agree it's a Brazilian Chevrolet Monza. With the help of a magnifying glass it's possible to see the specific multiple-vent front spoiler that identifies the body introduced in May 1985. By the general trim, I would say it's a SL/E.