99 The Saab 99 was in its fifth U.S. model year as of 1973. The car sat on a 97.4 inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 2500 lbs. The U.S. version had 4 round headlamps instead of the one-piece units on the Euro-spec cars. Versions included 2-door sedan and 4-door sedan. Trim levels […]
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    Sonett The 1973 & 1974 Saab Sonett were the last of the nameplate. Technically, they were known as Sonett III at this stage. They were also known as Type 97. Less than 2500 copies were made in each of these years. The body was made out of a fiberglass laminate. Front wheel drive […]
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    914 This was the stereotypical Smog-Era Porsche, with its quirky looks and underpowered drivetrain. The car did offer welcome aspects such as 4 wheel disc brakes and 4 wheel independent suspension. Two types of the 914 were offered in 1973, the base model and the 914S. The base model came with a mid-mounted […]
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    MGB The MGB was out since the early 1960s. It was losing some punch by 1973 due to the inevitable emission requirements in the USA. The power output this year was 94hp, and then it went down to 87hp in 1974. Propelling the MGB these two years was a 1.8L Overhead Cam I4, […]
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    Midget Hence its name, the Midget was the smallest car that MG offered during the SmogEra. Though it shared an 80 inch wheelbase with the MGB, the overall length was 138 inches. Width was only 55 inches. Powering it in 1973 was a 1275cc I4, which made horsepower in the 50-range. The car […]
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Ferrari 308 GTB Ferrari’s 308 GTB arrived in 1975. Its fiberglass body was designed by the famed Italian design group Pininfarina. The basic platform was shared with the Dino 308 GT4. Wheelbase was just 92.1 inches, and the car weighed about 3100 lbs. Powering this two-seater exotic was a mid-mounted 3.0L DOHC 4-2bbl V8. The […]
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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona This car was undoubtedly one of the most revered Ferraris of all time. The shape of its body was penned by Pininfarina. Both coupe/berlinetta and convertible/spyder styles were offered. The convertible was officially known as the 365 GTS/4, but the term is not commonly used— both styles are commonly referred to […]
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