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The '''Romero''' is a car that first appeared in [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], it was based on the 1955 Alfa Romeo BAT 9 concept car. The name was then applied to a hearse in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and has subsequently appeared in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
The '''Romero''' is a car that first appeared in [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], it was based on the 1955 Alfa Romeo BAT 9 concept car. The name was then applied to a hearse in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and has subsequently appeared in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].


In GTA Vice City, it is named '''Romero’s Hearse''' and is only available on one mission; where the player has to obtain the vehicle. It is a fast car, and can fit two people inside. Otherwise it is regularly parked near hospitals and morgues in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]] under the name '''Hearse'''.  The Romero name was probably reused for hearses as a reference to George A. Romero, the directer of the Dawn of the Dead related series of zombie movies amongst other horror movies.
In GTA Vice City, it is named '''Romero’s Hearse''' and is only available in one mission; where the player has to obtain the vehicle. It is a fast car, and can fit two people inside. Otherwise it is regularly parked near hospitals and morgues in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]] under the name '''Hearse'''.  The Romero name was probably reused for hearses as a reference to George A. Romero, the director of the Dawn of the Dead related series of zombie movies amongst other horror movies.


One of [[Carl Johnson|Carl Johnsons]] girlfriends, [[Katie Zhan]], has a white Romero, giving Carl the keys to you after getting to 50% from dating her.In Vice City, it looks similar to the Washington and probably resembles a Lincoln Mark VII. In Liberty City Stories, it is the hearse version of the [[Perennial]]. In GTA San Andreas, it resembles a late '70s' Cadillac hearse.
One of [[Carl Johnson|Carl Johnsons]] girlfriends, [[Katie Zhan]], has a white Romero, giving Carl the keys to it after getting to 50% from dating her. In Vice City, it resembles an '80s Buick Superior Hearse. In Liberty City Stories, it is the hearse version of the [[Perennial]]. In GTA San Andreas, it resembles a late '70s Cadillac hearse.


The Romero has been re-designed for GTA IV, resembling a [[Washington]] sedan. The Romero features prominently in the mission "Undertaker", where [[Niko Bellic|Niko]] must drive to the funeral with [[Derrick McReary|Derrick McReary's]]/[[Francis McReary|Francis McReary's]] coffin inside from pursuing goons. After the completion of the mission, it can be seen at the Church in [[Algonquin]]. In GTA IV the vehicle is made by the [[Albany]] vehicle manufacturer.
The Romero has been re-designed for GTA IV, resembling a [[Washington]] sedan. The Romero features prominently in the mission "Undertaker", where [[Niko Bellic|Niko]] must drive to the funeral with [[Derrick McReary|Derrick McReary's]]/[[Francis McReary|Francis McReary's]] coffin inside from pursuing goons. After the completion of the mission, it can be seen at the Church in [[Algonquin]]. In GTA IV the vehicle is made by the [[Albany]] vehicle manufacturer.
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'''GTA Liberty City Stories'''
'''GTA Liberty City Stories'''
* Only Spawns behind [[Carson General Hospital]] in [[Rockford]], [[Staunton Island]] at a car park near the [[Ferry|ferry]] terminal
* Only Spawns in a car park behind [[Carson General Hospital]] in [[Rockford]], [[Staunton Island]]


'''GTA IV'''
'''GTA IV'''

Revision as of 00:03, 12 January 2009

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The Romero’s Hearse as depicted in GTA Vice City.

The Romero is a car that first appeared in Grand Theft Auto 2, it was based on the 1955 Alfa Romeo BAT 9 concept car. The name was then applied to a hearse in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and has subsequently appeared in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto IV.

In GTA Vice City, it is named Romero’s Hearse and is only available in one mission; where the player has to obtain the vehicle. It is a fast car, and can fit two people inside. Otherwise it is regularly parked near hospitals and morgues in GTA San Andreas and GTA Liberty City Stories under the name Hearse. The Romero name was probably reused for hearses as a reference to George A. Romero, the director of the Dawn of the Dead related series of zombie movies amongst other horror movies.

One of Carl Johnsons girlfriends, Katie Zhan, has a white Romero, giving Carl the keys to it after getting to 50% from dating her. In Vice City, it resembles an '80s Buick Superior Hearse. In Liberty City Stories, it is the hearse version of the Perennial. In GTA San Andreas, it resembles a late '70s Cadillac hearse.

The Romero has been re-designed for GTA IV, resembling a Washington sedan. The Romero features prominently in the mission "Undertaker", where Niko must drive to the funeral with Derrick McReary's/Francis McReary's coffin inside from pursuing goons. After the completion of the mission, it can be seen at the Church in Algonquin. In GTA IV the vehicle is made by the Albany vehicle manufacturer.

Locations

GTA San Andreas

GTA Liberty City Stories

GTA IV

Car Modification (GTA: San Andreas)

  • Color (two areas)
  • Wheels (ten types)
  • Nitro (All)
  • Bass Boost
  • Hydraulics

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