Vanden Plas

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Vanden Plas was a British coachbuilder and later a luxury car marque known for producing high-end, finely appointed versions of mainstream vehicles.

All labels observed (1)

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Vanden Plas canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf automobile marque
coachbuilder
associatedWith Austin Motor Company
BMC (British Motor Corporation)
British Leyland
Daimler Motor Company
linked to: Daimler (British)

Jaguar Cars
linked to: Jaguar Land Rover

Morris Motors
Rover Company
brandUsage used as a sub-brand for top-of-the-range models
used as a trim designation in North America for Jaguar models
country United Kingdom
feature additional chrome detailing
enhanced sound insulation
fold-out picnic tables on some models
individual rear seats on some models
leather upholstery
wood veneer dashboards
heritage originated as a coachbuilder before becoming a marque
industry automotive industry
coachbuilding
marketPosition luxury
upmarket trim level
notableFor hand-finished car bodies
high-quality interiors
luxury versions of mainstream cars
productType coachbuilt car bodies
luxury automobiles
reputation craftsmanship
luxury appointments
usedOn Austin 1100
linked to: Austin 1100/1300

Austin 1300
Austin 1500
linked to: Austin 1100/1300

Austin Allegro
Austin cars
Daimler Double Six (as a related luxury positioning)
Daimler cars
Jaguar XJ Series III
linked to: Jaguar XJ

Jaguar XJ-S (North American market, as a trim level in some years)
linked to: Jaguar XJ-S

Jaguar XJ12
Jaguar XJ40
Jaguar XJ6
linked to: Jaguar XJ

Jaguar cars
linked to: Jaguar Land Rover

Morris cars
linked to: Morris Motors

Princess 1100
Princess 1300
linked to: Princess 1100

Princess cars
Rover 75 (in some markets as a high-spec trim)
linked to: Rover 75

Rover cars
Wolseley cars
linked to: Wolseley

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British Leyland ownedBrand Vanden Plas
Rover Group brand Vanden Plas