What Car would you purchase in the 1970's ... - Toyota Yaris Forums

TheSilkySmooth · 01-15-2009, 01:58 PM

... If there was a gas crisis and you had to get an economy car?

I will put in 1 vote on a Ford Fiesta

eTiMaGo · 01-15-2009, 02:08 PM

nothing like it...

SailDesign · 01-15-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

nothing like it...

'Zactly! Perfect choice.

Latka · 01-17-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

nothing like it...

... except what you posted was a MY97+ Mini. ;)

I think this is what you mean:

That's a '71. (sniff sniff) long gone now. Great little 998cc car. 10" wheels are far superior to the 12 or 13 in terms of ride quality. Plus they just look cooler. ;)

I've got a '66 Austin Cooper S that I'm going to be rebuilding here in the near future. I Love my Minis!

bdc87 · 01-15-2009, 02:35 PM

^ +2

m911gt · 01-15-2009, 02:38 PM

One of the original Civics

BailOut · 01-15-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m911gt

One of the original Civics

Same here; a 1972-1976 3-door hatchback.

bobby · 01-15-2009, 03:00 PM

The Toyota Starlet was basic transportation, but extremely reliable.

I think most American cars in the 70's were complete junk...come to think of it, they kinda still are. I'd be embarrased to be seen driving an American car...very uncool.

Kal-El · 01-18-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby

I think most American cars in the 70's were complete junk...come to think of it, they kinda still are. I'd be embarrased to be seen driving an American car...very uncool.

Yeah, driving a Corvette of CTS is really embarrassing.

You know if the Big Three were to all go under, you'd have to live in the same depression as the rest of us.

*tomato* · 09-24-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by m911gt

One of the original Civics

I had one!!

I had the first gen. civic hatchback for a while. Bought it used in the 80's and pretty much drove it to the ground until I got the '87 CRX HF (used, as well). I think I still have pictures of that little Honda civic somewhere, I think, will look. I'm pretty sure it had 4 doors, in fact, I remember moving with that car and packing a LOT OF STUFF in there (that's when I really fell in love with hatchbacks) but it was SO SMALL on the outside, you could park on a dime! You know, I still see them on the road from time to time, if you can believe that.

KCALB SIRAY · 01-15-2009, 03:21 PM

Datsun 1600

tuckevalastin · 01-15-2009, 03:24 PM

ChinoCharles · 01-15-2009, 03:25 PM

Dodge Colt!

kou · 01-15-2009, 03:38 PM

ford escort.

Gideon · 01-15-2009, 03:49 PM

Why, the Trabant of course!

mikenacarato · 01-15-2009, 03:45 PM

'76 Ramcharger. idk why but ive always liked them.

BailOut · 01-15-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mikenacarato

'76 Ramcharger. idk why but ive always liked them.

Please read the OP more closely. This is an exercise in selecting car during the oil crisis that occurred in the U.S. in 1973. With the rare exception of true farmers, ranchers and select contractor types no one runs out to buy a 5,000+ pound behemoth in the middle of an oil crisis, especially in the 1970s when our economy was not yet strong enough to support the salaries we see today.

mikenacarato · 01-16-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

Please read the OP more closely. This is an exercise in selecting car during the oil crisis that occurred in the U.S. in 1973. With the rare exception of true farmers, ranchers and select contractor types no one runs out to buy a 5,000+ pound behemoth in the middle of an oil crisis, especially in the 1970s when our economy was not yet strong enough to support the salaries we see today.

well how about a ramcharger with a full hydrogen injection kit?

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