1. De Tomaso Deauville
   Ford Pinto
2. Puch 500
   Peugeot 104

Although the budget-friendly Ford Pinto sold well, it had a terrible secret. Thanks to the placement of its fuel tank behind the rear axle, the Pinto was a real fire hazard in a rear impact collision. Forde only fixed the problem from 1976 onwards and paid some out of court settlements instead of recall. When this was found out, they were forced to recall the Pintos anyway and fix the problem.

1. Toyota MiniAce
   Rover P6
2. Renault 4
   Buick Wildcat

Produced from 1962 to 1970, the Wildcat changed in looks pretty much every year. One thing that remained constant was the V8 engines found under the hood. The final model, produced in 1970 included a new 455 cubic inch V8 that produced 370 brake horsepower.

1. Hillman Minx
   Rolls Royce Corniche I
2. Volkswagen Transporter
   Maserati Mexico

Designed by Bill Allen, the Corniche from Rolls Royce was produced for 16 years from 1971 to 1996. It was an advancement on the Silver Shadow and was available as either a 2-door coupe or 2-door convertible.

1. Volkswagen Jetta
   Dodge Warlock
2. Citroën DS
   AMC Javelin

Essentially a Volkswagen Golf with rear storage space making it a sedan instead of a hatchback, the Jetta first appeared in 1979. It proved to be just as popular as the Golf but attracted a different target market, most notably families.

1. Toyota Corona
   Morris Oxford Farina
2. Jeep Wagoneer
   Buick Estate

The first luxury 4x4s sold by Jeep, the Wagoneers were produced for a period of 28 years, from 1963 to 1991. Even though this was a massive vehicle, the 4x4 performed admirably off-road and also won the Sno*Drift Rally of 1974.

1. Fiat 124 Sport Spider
   Toyota Celica
2. Chrysler Centura
   Checker Marathon

Seven generations of the Toyota Celica were produced between 1971 and 2006. A very popular sports car, the Celica has some excellent racing pedigree and took place in both track racing as well as rallying.

1. Dodge Challenger
   Chevrolet El Camino
2. MG Midget
   Zastava 750

The Challenger was first introduced in 1970 as a muscle car. The top of the range model from this era was powered by a 6.98-liter Chrysler Hemi engine and they sure could move!

1. Bolwell Nagari
   Mitsubishi Minica
2. Volvo P1800
   Volkswagen Golf

Since its inception in 1974, the Golf has gone from strength to strength. In fact, Volkswagen’s tagline, ‘The People’s Car,’ easily moved from the aging Beetle to this hatchback.

1. Porsche 914
   Honda Accord
2. Chevrolet Vega
   Dacia 1300

Competing in the subcompact segment, the Vega was produced by Chevrolet between 1971 and 1977. It was available as a hatchback, wagon, notchback, and panel delivery vehicle. Over 2 million Vegas were sold during its production run.

1. Toyota Corolla
   Porsche 928
2. Ford Mustang II
   BMW 2002tii

Introduced during the fuel crisis of the '70s, the Mustang II is frowned upon for one thing - its powerplant options. No longer a gas guzzling V8 muscle car, the Mustang II now had either four or six-cylinder engines. Mustang aficionados were not impressed.

1. Mitsubishi Debonair
   Jensen Interceptor
2. Dodge Li’l Red Express
   Plymouth Valiant

A 'super truck' of sorts, over 5000 Li’l Red Express Trucks were sold in 1978 and 1979. And it's not difficult to understand why. Not only did it look incredible, but it had some serious speed. In fact, the modified 360 cubic inches V-8 engine produced 225 brake horsepower, even more than the Corvettes produced at the time.

1. Citroën Visa
   Bristol 411
2. Ferrari Daytona
   Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen started the ‘hot hatch’ revolution with the introduction of the Golf GTI in 1976. This was a Golf Mk 1 with a high-performance engine and instantly became a hit.

1. GAZ Volga
   Subaru Rex
2. BMW 3 Series
   Buick Century

The Rex, a microcar from Subaru was produced between 1972 and 1992. Unbelievably, early models were powered by a two-stroke 350cc engine although larger engines were made available including a 750cc option in second generation export versions of the car.

1. Chevrolet Vega
   Ford Fiesta
2. Trabant 601
   Wartburg 353

The Fiesta was originally made for the European and other world markets with the model first produced in 1976. It was only the sixth generation Fiesta, released in 2010 that was made available in the United States. The new 2017 model has a range of engine options from 1000cc to 1500cc petrol driven and 1500cc turbo diesel.

1. Dodge Magnum
   Buick Electra
2. Toyota 2000GT
   Sunbeam Rapier

Only 351 2000GTs were produced by Toyota between 1967 and 1970. This two-door fastback sportscar was designed in conjunction with Yamaha. It came with either a 2.0 or 2.3-liter engine and with a 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic gearbox.

1. Ford Ranchero
   Toyota Carina
2. Plymouth Cricket
   Lincoln Continental

A utility coupe produced by Ford from 1957 to 1979, the Ranchero was actually adapted from a station wagon design. Over 500,000 Rancheros were sold in the 22 years it was produced, many in the 1970s.

1. Hillman Husky
   Ferrari 312T
2. Saab 95
   Mazda Carol

Incredibly, this Ferrari was used in Formula 1 from 1975 to 1980 with minor upgrades each year. It won 27 races, three driver's crowns, and four constructors championships. Not only a classic but a phenomenal winner.

1. Datsun 510
   Buick Apollo
2. Bently T-Series
   Austin-Healey Sprite

Produced between 1973 and 1975, the Apollo from Buick was available as a 2-door coupe and hatchback and a 4-door sedan. The most powerful engine option available to the Apollo was a 350 cubic inch 5.7-liter V8.

1. Suzuki Jimny
   Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
2. Triumph Herald
   Wartburg 353

A small off-road option, the Jimny has been produced by Suzuki since the 1970s with the third generation of the marque currently available. The Jimny offers either two-wheel or four-wheel drive and a range of power plant options with the 1.4 liter being the biggest.

1. Dodge Super Bee
   Jeep DJ
2. Mitsubishi Galant
   Toyota Land Cruiser

Marketed by Toyota between 1974 and 1993, the FJ40 Land Cruiser is considered to be one of their best ever off-road vehicles. Enthusiasts loved the fact that very little had to be modified on the original vehicle to tackle the toughest terrain.

1. Oldsmobile Omega
   Dodge Colt
2. AMC Pacer
   De Tomaso Pantera

The De Tomaso Pantera was an Italian sports car introduced in 1971 and built for a period of 20 years. It was a 2-door mid-engined coupe, and only 7,260 were made.

1. Chrysler Avenger
   Mercedes-Benz 600
2. Toyota Century
   Bandini Saloncino

First marketed in Europe as the Hillman Avenger, this four-door small family car received Chrysler branding from 1976 to 1979. Interestingly, from 1971 to 1973, before it earned its Chrysler badge for the European market, it was sold in America as the Plymouth Cricket. Three models of the Avenger were available to the motoring public - LS, GL, and GLS

1. Autobianchi Giardiniera
   Vauxhall Astra
2. Mazda Chantez
   Triumph Stag

First released in the United Kingdom in 1979, the Astra is exactly the same as the Opel version except it is a right-hand drive car.

1. AMC Hornet
   Ford Torino
2. Zagato Zele
   Chevrolet Corvette

Available in seven colors, the Zagato Zele was a box-shape microcar made out of fiberglass and powered by an electric engine. Around 500 were made with some sold in the United States as the Elcar. The Zele could reach speeds of up to 80 km/h.

1. Volvo Amazon
   Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
2. Honda Life
   Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Produced between 1971 and 2014 and over five generations, the Honda Life is a name badge used on city or Kei cars and microvans produced by Honda. The first generation included a 2 or 4 door hatchback with just a 350cc engine!

1. Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
   Audi 50
2. Jeep Wagoneer
   Suzuki Fronte

Contesting the supermini segment, the Audi 50 was a small, three-door hatchback. Produced between 1975 and 1979, the 50 was sold only in Europe. With a four-speed manual gearbox, it had three different engine options, the biggest of which was a 1.3-liter.

1. Maserati Indy
   Lincoln Continental Mark V
2. Opel Diplomat
   Nissan President

At 5.8 meters, the Mark V was certainly a long car, especially for a 2-door coupe. Built between 1977 and 1979, the Mark V had two powerplant options, a 6.6-liter V8 or a 7.5-liter V8. No less than 228,262 were sold in three years, making the Mark V the most sold model of the Mark series.

1. Honda Life
   Ford Taunus P6
2. Mercury Capri
   BMW 315 Sedan

The first generation of BMW's famed 3 series was released in 1975 and remained in production until 1983. Over 1,3 million were built and included a convertible model designed with the help of Baur Coachbuilders.

1. Dodge Colt
   Geo Metro
2. Eagle Talon
   Lancia 2000

Marketed between 1971 and 1994, the Colt was actually built by Mitsubishi Motors and marketed by Dodge in the United States. All-in-all there were seven generations.

1. Porsche 911
   Mini Mark IV
2. Ford Torino
   Alfa Romeo Montreal

By 1976, the fourth generation of the popular Mini had been introduced. It was available a 2-door saloon, 2-door truck, and 2-door van. The Mark IV was powered by three different engines. These included a 1000cc, 1,100cc and 1,200cc straight-four engines.

1. BMW 5 Series
   Tyrrell P34
2. BMW 5 Series
   Vauxhall Cresta

The Tyrrell was the only car with six-wheels ever to race in Formula 1. It did so in the 1976 and 1977 season and won a race.

1. Vauxhall Viva
   Pontiac Catalina
2. Chaparral 2J
   Chevrolet Impala

With a massive fan on the back and low side skirts, the Chaparral 2J sucked to the tarmac, given the car incredible downforce and making it two seconds a lap faster than its competitors in the 1970 Can-Am series. It was soon banned.

1. Lincoln Versailles
   Renault 5
2. Citroen 2CV
   Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

Lincoln marketed the Versailles in the luxury compact car segment from 1977 to 1980. At the time, the Versailles, named after the famous French palace, was the smallest Lincoln model produced and remained so up until the introduction of the LS in 2000.

1. AMC Gremlin
   Ford F-150
2. Vauxhall Viva
   Range Rover Classic

Voted by Time Magazine as one of the 50 Worst Cars of All Time, the Germlin was ugly. Essentially a shortened AMC Hornet, the Gremlin used vacuum-operated wipers, didn't have disk brakes or use radial tires. It wasn't very well received.

1. Morris Minor
   Chevrolet Citation
2. Jeep CJ-7
   Ford Mustang II

Released between 1976 and 1986, Jeep’s CJ-7 was one of the most popular off-roaders available during those ten years. It had a large, 93.5-inch wheelbase that coupled with a three-speed gearbox meant the Jeep went places other 4x4’s had trouble getting to. The top of the range CJ-7 was powered by a 304 cubic inch V8.