Launched in , some 9, cars were produced over a decade in which the Elan established itself as almost the perfect sports car. It was no more than the car deserved, because the innovative Renault 16 popularised the idea of a family hatchback, with an interior offering six different seating arrangements.
It could be transformed from a hatchback to an estate, and anything in between, including a mobile bed. The 16 was the perfect demonstration of this vision. It would be no exaggeration to say that the Ford Cortina changed the shape of British motoring. However, when it arrived in , the Cortina captured the mood of the British public like no other car before it. Within a year, a record , people had bought a Ford Cortina. The Lotus Cortina was the first fast Ford and arguably the first Q-car.
A nation mourned when the Cortina made way for the Sierra in The s was a golden era for Ferrari , but one model stands head and shoulders above the rest. Just 36 3. Buyers were personally vetted by Enzo Ferrari to ensure they were suitable owners. At its launch in , the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was probably the best car in the world. It was certainly the most technologically advanced, featuring the likes of hydropneumatic rear suspension, split-level air-conditioning and electric seats.
Power was sourced from a V8 engine, initially a 6. It was a hugely successful model, with nearly 28, Silver Shadows sold before production stopped in Unfortunately, this oversupply led to plummeting values, which resulted in the Rolls-Royce falling into the wrong hands. One of the most remarkable things about the Saab 96 is that it was a development of the 92, a car which dated back to Credit to the Swedish company, then, for unveiling a car that felt all-new when the first right-hand drive Saabs went on display at the British Motor Show.
Highlights included independent suspension and, from , front seatbelts. Dual-circuit brakes arrived in The 96 was also a formidable rally car, particularly at the hands of Erik Carlsson. By the lates, Ford was in desperate need of a replacement for the ageing Anglia.
The Twin Cam was our first taste of a performance Escort, with power sourced from a modified Lotus engine. The NSU Ro80 is a classic case of what might have been. At its launch in , the Ro80 was one of the most technologically advanced cars in the world, which saw it being crowned European Car of the Year in One magazine claimed that it could be the car of the decade.
Highlights included a semi-automatic transmission, a drag coefficient of just 0. Its remarkable but troublesome twin rotary engine proved to be its undoing, with warranty claims sending NSU towards bankruptcy.
The company was forced to merge with Audi, before the NSU name disappeared under Volkswagen ownership. As flagships go, few are more opulent than the Mercedes-Benz W Launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the 6. If one of these rolled up outside your house or office, it was probably time to run or hide.
The generous specification included air suspension, all-round disc brakes, central locking and shock absorbers which could be adjusted on the move. The BMC and are often overshadowed by the Mini, but these were truly innovative British cars. Interestingly, some car companies included detailed repair manuals with their cars to help owners mitigate repair costs.
However, after just 19 months on the job, he was fired by Henry Ford II. I was sad that I did not see a picture of my first car… which I still own and is a daily driver. A green and white Ford Falcon. My little Green Hornet! The humble Ford Falcon! My first car was a Ford Falcon 2-door Standard Series sedan. A car so simple it would probably confuse the most learned computer minds of the 21st Century.
The older I get the more I appreciate its simplicity. In it was a hp car. Maybe 85 hp for a year-old car? I owned a Chrysler Pace Car convertible. It was a special edition limited production car. At the back of the console were courtesy lights for the back seat. Ah, those were the days! My senior year in high school , a friend of mine had a King Midget. We had the most fun in that car! We broke down a lot as I recall. We were always looking for someone to help us when the chain slipped off…but what a great way to meet boys!
But hay you have to push the boundaries to get some reaction. Mazi pahli car Wagon-R, ekdum prashath.. Mi tyachi top end ghetliy. Khup majja yete chalvayla traffic madhe. The pic of the Dodge Dart is actually a Dodge Coronet.
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Our family had a Envoy epic by vaxaul sp? I loved that car. I fixed it up with fun fur and rims and tires. I would love to have another one!
If I can send you a pic, might you take a look? I would recommend posting a picture on reddit. I bet your car will be identified within the hour. From 57 through 64 the full size Chev cars were in many ways better than those today. You could walk on the hood, roof and trunk without denting the metal.
You could push another vehicle many times with no bumper damage. A deer hit at 40 mph might result in no damage. In , the Mustang was redesigned under the purview of Lee Iacocca, giving it a larger, more intimidating look, but without much in the way of performance upgrades. To remedy this, the manufacturer decided to offer a newly adapted big block engine for the first time, giving the legendary pony car even more gumption before its inevitable redesign in It quickly became an icon within the automotive industry — a rear-wheel drive grand tourer that would stifle expectations and spur a revolution around the world, convincing alternative manufacturers that it was possible to bring a race-oriented platform to the masses with significant success.
The vehicle was nothing less than a wonder, sporting a simplistic monocoque construction, independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and disc brakes that would spurn builders from around the industry to question their contemporary construction principles, while also providing an exciting MPH top speed and subsecond , which was unheard of from an affordable production consumer vehicle during the era. The Lamborghini Miura is, without a doubt, one of the most handsome vehicles to ever grace the blacktop.
Following its production release in , it garnered immense praise from the masses for its innovative design, blistering top speeds, and legendary heritage. It featured a 6. This monstrous little vehicle set out to dominate the blacktop via brute force, adopting a horsepower and lb-ft of torque powerplant to provide it with a top speed of miles per hour. If only we could transport ourselves back to this time of excitement. Want to talk with a local expert about your senior care options, based on your needs and your budget?
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