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Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT

The GT, often referred to as the Alfetta GTV, was a fastback coupé with four seats that was designed by Giugiaro and was based on the boxy Alfetta saloon that had debuted two years before. When the range was revised and renamed 'GTV' in 1976 to replace the aging 105 series coupé, Alfa's 1.8-liter dohc 'four' engine was retained. Instead, a dohc 1.6- or 2-liter motor was installed. A transaxle, Watt's link and de Dion tube at the back, and double wishbones with torsion bars at the front comprised the complex foundations that contributed to the car's remarkable balance and smooth dynamics.

Audi 50

A other name for a Volkswagen Polo? Yes, but in its native market, the Audi 50 debuted sooner, albeit only by a few weeks. Seeing the "supermini's" increasing appeal, particularly in light of the fuel crisis, Audi created the 50 in just 21 months. The three-door hatchback, which was created by the renowned Marcello Gandini at Bertone, included all the technology anticipated for its class, including a compact (1093cc) engine positioned transversely that powered the front wheels and a MacPherson strut front suspension system. As was to be expected, the 50's less expensive VW sister gained greater traction, and by 1978 the little Audi had disappeared.

Bricklin SV-1

The ultimate attempt to create a two-seat, ultra-safe sports automobile for the North American market was the Bricklin SV-1. The SV-1, or "safety vehicle one," included gullwing doors, a color-impregnated glass fiber/acrylic composite body, an integrated roll-over structure, and energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers. Sadly, after just about 3,000 units were produced, the V8-powered sports automobile made in Canada was withdrawn from manufacturing after just two years. The programme finally ran out of steam due to quality issues and a list price that quadrupled during its brief existence.

Citroën CX

It was always going to be difficult for Citroën to follow the beloved DS, but the CX's 17-year manufacturing run and 1975 European Car of the Year award proved that the new model had truly struck the mark. Often called the final "genuine" Citroën, the CX used a significantly modified hydropneumatic suspension system based on the DS and was propelled by a succession of transversely mounted, four-cylinder engines ranging in displacement from 2 to 2.4 liters, which powered the front wheels. With its outstanding drag coefficient of just 3.6Cd, the Robert Opron-designed Citroën CX was streamlined and set itself from other competitors in its class. It was offered as an estate or with a choice of two wheelbases.

DAF 46

Volvo began selling the DAF 46 at a time when it was steadily gaining market share in the Dutch firm, which it eventually acquired in full two years later. The 46, which was co-developed with Volvo, kept the three-box/two-door Michelotti design and powered the incredibly light 724 kg (1596 lb) variant with a small 844cc flat-twin engine. The DAF 46, well-known for its Variomatic gearbox and drivebelts that may immobilize the vehicle in the event of a snap, used a more traditional rear differential in an attempt to prolong the belt's life. Prior to the end of manufacture in 1976, more over 32,000 46s were constructed.

Daihatsu Taft

The Daihatsu Taft, which stands for Tough and Almighty Four-wheel Towing Vehicle, was manufactured from 1974 to 1984. Its design was comparable to that of the more well-known Jimny, although it was significantly bigger. With a 958cc in-line "four" engines, the F10 specification was the only one offered at first. Later models (F20, F50, and F60) offered 1.6-liter gasoline and 2.5- and 2.8-liter diesel engines as options. A two-range transfer case was standard equipment on all vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive.

Holden HJ

In 1974, British automobile purchasers could hardly make out the Vauxhall Victor FE's profile when looking at Holden's new HJ series. Given that both were required to follow the shared parent GM's design language, this was not surprising. The HJ was an Australian-market full-size, front-engine, rear-drive vehicle that came in saloon, estate, and coupé variants. The HJ was rebadged as a Mazda Roadpacer AP with rotary engine power and was offered with 2.8- and 3.3-liter straight-six engines in addition to 4.2- and 5-liter V8s.

Lamborghini Countach

In its original-series form, the Lamborghini Countach was perhaps the pinnacle of Marcello Gandini's design genius, even though it later became the symbol of 1980s extravagance. The Countach's wedge design and scissor doors, which made exiting the cabin uncomfortable, were retained from its conceptual debut at the 1971 Geneva show and were implemented into the final model. With its unstressed aluminum body panels and steel spaceframe construction, the original P400 Countach weighed a mere 1065 kg (2348 lb). Its 3929cc V12 engine also allowed it to reach a peak speed of 179 mph and travel from a complete stop to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds.