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.

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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

The first generation Shi-Tei was produced between 1992 and 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: 3rd-Toyota-Corolla-coupe-2.jpg

See Also

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