So Shi-Tei

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The So Shi-Tei is a budget compact Korean car manufactured by So Motors, a subsidiary of So Manufacturing Korea. The first So Shi-Tei was manufactured on April 1, 1983.

History

In 1979, So Manufacturing wanted to expand into making automobiles. Having no such experience, they sent out an ad in the local newspaper to find a designer. Meanwhile in 1981, they created So Motors. Finally in 1982, the winner was chosen. The So Shi-Tei was the brain child of Korean Won Tai-Lee.

First Generation

The first generation Shi-Tei was produced between 1983 and 1991.

Second Generation

So Motors was being pressured into redesigning their car. So in 1989, So Motors began redesigning their car. The second generation Shi-Tei was produced between 1992 and 1994. Due to poor sales and financial trouble, production ended in 1994.

Third Generation

The first generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2001 and 2006.

Fourth Generation

The first generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2007 and present.

Partnerships

A partnership was announced in 1998 with General Motors. The deal would see the Shi-Tei produced in North America. However, the deal feel through and General Motors bought Daewoo.

Pictures

First generation:

Second Generation:

See Also

• Chevrolet