Plymouth Arrow Missing a small car in the U.S. after ’73, Plymouth gave additional thought to bringing back a subcompact, or at least something small. Hence, the Arrow was born in 1976. Like the Dodge Colt, the Plymouth Arrow was Mitsubishi-based. Its wheelbase was a short 92.1 inches, though the car appeared bigger than it […]
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    Horizon The Horizon was introduced in 1978. It was the first front wheel drive subcompact in the U.S. Providing motivation was a 1.7L Volkswagen I4. Chrysler’s own 2.2 L I4 was introduced as an option for 1981, presumably due to competition in the form of Ford’s Escort. The only major change during the […]
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Cricket By ’73, the Cricket was in the last year of the first generation. While appearing similar to a Dodge Colt of the era, these were actually imported from Britain, not Japan. It was based on the Hillman Avenger (Chrysler was connected to Hillman at the time). They were available as sedans or station wagons […]
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    Grand Safari The Grand Safari was Pontiac’s most luxurious wagon. The general appearance duplicated that of the Bonneville. In 1973-1974, the 455 CID 4bbl V8 was standard, with a dual exhaust version being an option. For 1975-1976, a 400 CID 2bbl V8 was standard, with a 400 CID 4bbl V8 and 455 CID […]
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    Grand Ville The Grand Ville was made through 1975, and was the plushest Pontiac made in the day. It topped even the Bonneville for luxury features, only to be replaced by the Bonneville Brougham in 1976. Available body styles included 2 and 4-door hardtops and a convertible. The convertible G.V. was Pontiac’s only […]
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    Parisienne This car was Canada’s version Bonneville for most of its lifespan, but was marketed side by side for a short time. Engines offerings and updates virtually duplicated the Bonneville, up until 1981. Unlike the ‘Bonnie’, the car retained its B-body platform for 1982. The Parisienne came to the U.S. for 1983 as […]
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Pontiac Bonneville The Bonneville nameplate was associated as the top end Pontiac model for the long term. In fact, The Bonneville for ’73 offered standard radial tires one year before other full size Pontiacs. Also standard was a 400 CID 2bbl V8, making 170hp. Optional engines included a 400 CID 4bbl V8 w/dual exhaust making […]
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