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The 1970s
23 models first documented in 1970–1979, and 51 earlier models still in production. Each card says what its dates mean.
Introduced in the 1970s
Production or sales began in this decade, by the first year of each documented period.
Opel Manta A
Range Rover (first generation)
Suzuki Jimny (first generation)
Toyota Corolla (E20)
Fiat 127
Honda Civic (first generation)
Renault 5
Lancia Stratos
Citroën CX
Lamborghini Countach
Volkswagen Golf Mk1
AMC Pacer
BMW 3 Series (E21)
Hyundai Pony (first generation)
Mercedes-Benz W123
Lada Niva (VAZ-2121)
Mazda RX-7 (SA/FB)
Saab 900 (first generation)
Lancia Delta (first generation)
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W460)
Suzuki Alto (first generation)
First shown or introduced in the 1970s
The sources give an introduction or first-showing date, not a production range — so these are not counted as in production in later years.
In production during the 1970s
Introduced earlier; their documented production continues into this decade.
Chevrolet Suburban
Volkswagen Beetle
Citroën 2CV
Morris Minor
Oldsmobile 88
Citroën DS
Volvo Amazon
Autobianchi Bianchina
Daihatsu Midget (DK/DS/MP)
Fiat Nuova 500
Hindustan Ambassador
Lotus Seven
Rover P5
Subaru 360
Škoda Octavia (1959)
Peugeot 404
Toyota Land Cruiser (J40)
Jaguar E-Type
Renault 4
Lotus Elan (1962–1975)
Triumph Spitfire
Hillman Imp
Rover P6
Vauxhall Viva
Ford Mustang (first generation)
Porsche 911 (classic)
Premier Padmini
Shanghai SH760
Trabant 601
Alfa Romeo Spider (105/115)
BMW 02 Series
Dodge Charger (B-body)
Honda S800
Hongqi CA770
Lamborghini Miura
Toyota Corolla (E10)
Wartburg 353
Chevrolet Corvette (C3)
Datsun 510
Honda N360
Mazda Cosmo (L10A/L10B)
Toyota 2000GT
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