Albany

Revision as of 03:34, 23 January 2010 by gtw>Kevin R.
Albany logo type 1
Albany logo type 1
Albany logo type 2
Albany logo type 2

Albany is an automotive company in Grand Theft Auto IV. It is a luxury automaker, likely based on Cadillac or Lincoln. Albany, along with Vapid, is one of the largest manufacturers in the game. After its appearance in pre-release screenshots, Roman's Taxi was often mistakenly identified as the "Albany" due to the prominent badge on the front, however it is in fact an Esperanto, built by Albany.

Albany has two logos that are widely used, a silver "A" with a crown within, and a crowned rectangular emblem. The first one is used on older models (with the exception of the Cavalcade and Cavalcade FXT) and the second is used on much more modern models.

Vehicles

Vehicle Style Based on (GTA IV) Notes
Buccaneer Coupe 1970—1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Cavalcade SUV 2002—2006 Cadillac Escalade
Cavalcade FXT Pickup Truck 2002—2006 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Emperor Sedan 1977—1984 Cadillac DeVille
Esperanto Sedan 1984–1992 Lincoln Continental Mark VII Includes Roman's Taxi
Manana Coupe 1967—1970 Cadillac Eldorado
Presidente Sedan 2003—2007 Cadillac CTS Includes Police Stinger (TBOGT exclusive)
Primo Sedan 1987–1993 Cadillac Allanté
Romero Hearse 1998—2002 Lincoln Town Car hearse
Washington Sedan 1998—2002 Lincoln Town Car

Trivia

  • Albany is the capital city of the State of New York.
  • The old logo is vaguely similar to the trademark of the real-life manufacturer Maserati, however it's probably a coincidence since the two companies have nothing else in common.