Chapter 419 Van

Right on the square of Zhongnanhai, there is a special car parked. From the outside, it has no front or rear, and the entire car is just a carriage, just like a big bread.

At this time, a group of people were surrounding the car and examining it carefully.

The two headlights in the front are bright and sharp. The car looks very cute and full of the vigor of the new era. Open the side door and there are two rows of seats in the back. This car can seat at least seven people!

An old man, surrounded by a crowd of people, came out. When he saw the car, a smile appeared on his face: "What does this car look like?"

"If the production cost is less than 40,000 as the island country said, this is definitely a new generation of transportation suitable for our Chinese production. It can go into the city, go to the countryside, and can transport people and goods. It is simply a good helper for our people to get rich!"

"Yes, Chairman, this car is the first choice of our people at present. The 28 bicycle can no longer meet the needs of the people. Some people who have become rich first will definitely need a new means of transportation. This Daihatsu is really good."

"Chairman, the personnel from the Soviet Union and the island countries will arrive in two minutes." another voice said.

"Okay, then let's wait here for our friends." Mr. Deng was very excited. Although the country's industry was constantly developing, at this stage, it was imperative to introduce a new means of transportation suitable for their country from the West!

Soon, a fleet of Hongqi vehicles came into sight. Mr. Deng felt a little dissatisfied. Hongqi, the proud brand of China, could not produce cars suitable for the people. In recent years, the country has fallen behind in all aspects.

Taking advantage of this opportunity to introduce advanced world technologies and keep pace with the world is China's choice!

"Shigenobu-kun, has the Daihatsu been brought here?" Sitting in the car, Andre saw the car behind those people outside and couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, this time we plan to export this model to China for domestic production, so we airlifted one here in advance to show it to the Chinese leaders." Fusako Shigenobu said, "After all, it's better to see the real thing than the blueprint."

"Yes, that's it." Andre agreed deeply.

Andre still remembers this car in his previous life as a child. It was the Tianjin Daihatsu!

Throughout the 1980s, China continued to learn from the West and introduced various industrial products from the West. Automobiles, as a key aspect, were also introduced carefully by China.

Many people in the future may never forget the Pusang. Santana has been popular in China for many years, and its charm has never diminished. In the mouths of many old drivers, when talking about Santana, they are absolutely full of praise. If someone wants to buy a car, the first choice is Santana! At the same time, Volkswagen's reputation in China is quite strong.

In fact, when Huaxia introduced foreign technology to produce sedans, its first cooperation partner was not Volkswagen, and its product was not Santana. Instead, it was Beijing Jeep Corporation, which was established by Huaxia and AMC Corporation of the United States. Huaxia’s cooperation with Daihatsu to produce Tianjin Daihatsu can be traced back to 1983.

After China began to ease relations with the West, the relationship between the island countries and China was quite close. China obtained a lot of Western technology from the island countries. At that time, the automobile technology provided by the island countries to China was mainly Tianjin Daihatsu and Xiali, both of which were real national cars!

Up to now, China's automobile production still mainly relies on manual production by technicians, which is inefficient and costly. At the end of 1979, when there were only a few days left before the Spring Festival of 1980, the island countries brought their advanced technology, which immediately made China impatient!

In particular, although it is still fashionable to be a millionaire in China, there are indeed some people who have become rich first. They are eager for the country to provide new means of transportation. This Daimler bus is a very good choice!

Fusako Shigenobu stared at Andre with admiration. Daihatsu Motor Company is not well-known in the island country, although historically, Daihatsu is 30 years older than Toyota. As early as 1907, the "Engine Manufacturing Co., Ltd." was established for the purpose of producing and selling internal combustion engines, which saved the prototype of Daihatsu. In the early days of its establishment, Daihatsu mainly produced various types of engines, which were used in power generation, trains, automobiles, ships and other fields. During World War II, the company was also responsible for the production of military warships.

However, after World War II, Daihatsu's development was not smooth. It mainly produced three-wheeled motorcycles, etc., and later began to produce cars. However, because of this, after the island country changed its flag, other automobile companies suffered heavy losses. Only Daihatsu had almost all its employees still in the island country, and its funds did not withdraw. In this way, Daihatsu's development began to grow rapidly. In history, in March 1982, Hijet (S65) was officially launched in the island country. Initially, Hijet was equipped with a two-cylinder engine with a displacement of 547 ml, a maximum power of 28 horsepower/5500rpm, and a maximum torque of 41N?m/3500rpm. Later, a 547 ml two-cylinder turbocharged engine and a three-cylinder engine with a displacement of 843 ml and 993 ml were launched.

And now, at the end of 1979, this Daihatsu car is already running on the streets of the island country. At one point, Daihatsu even accounted for more than 20% of the island country's car sales!

Although technically speaking, the Daihatsu Hijet was not advanced at the time, its low price and good practicality were its biggest selling points. Now, with the strong support of the island government and its personal efforts to build relations with China, this type of car will become popular in China.

"You two, we're here." Minister Huang said to the two of them, and the car door had been opened.

"Mr. Shigenobu, please go in first." Andre said very gentlemanly. Although the island government was a complete puppet government and Mr. Shigenobu still had to obey his orders, he still had to give the necessary face in such an occasion.

Shigenobu Fusako smiled and got out of the car with a pair of beautiful feet.

What came into view was an old man who was a little short but extremely wise.

"Hello, Chairman." Fusako Shigenobu extended his hand.

"Prime Minister Shigenobu, welcome to visit China." Mr. Deng extended his hand: "General Andre, you are welcome too!"

General Andre, coming with Fusako Shigenobu, is an obvious signal to China!

"This car is really good, just like a loaf of bread. Let's just call it a van!" After Andre shook hands with Mr. Deng, he turned his eyes to the car. As soon as he said this, Andre created history. The term "van" was uttered from Andre's mouth!

"Can I go up and try?" Andre said as he strode to the front of the car without asking for anyone's permission and opened the door.

Andre was a little tall, and this place seemed a little small. However, he could fit into the narrow cockpit of a Soviet fighter plane, let alone here. With one step, Andre sat in skillfully. When he closed the door, there was a bang, which was indeed unpleasant.

The key was right there. Andre turned the key and suddenly, a familiar shaking sound came.