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1970s Archive
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![After successfully downsizing their full-sizers in 1977, it was time for GM’s intermediates to face the shrinking process for 1978. In September of ’77, R&T reviewed those efforts in the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Scan-230826-0001a.jpg "Vintage R&T Review: 1978 Pontiac LeMans – GM’s Second Downsizing Act Goes -Mostly- Okay")
Vintage R&T Review: 1978 Pontiac LeMans – GM’s Second Downsizing Act Goes -Mostly- Okay
Posted on August 27, 2023 | 54 CommentsAfter successfully downsizing their full-sizers in 1977, it was time for GM’s intermediates to face the shrinking process for 1978. In September of ’77, R&T reviewed those efforts in the […] -
![(first posted 6/1/2017) Road and Track tests the new Fiat 131 Mirafiore (“Brava”), which replaced the 124. Although the 131 was very successful in Europe and other locales, it […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Fiat-131-1.jpg "Vintage R&T Review: Fiat 131")
Vintage R&T Review: Fiat 131
Posted on August 22, 2023 | 39 Comments(first posted 6/1/2017) Road and Track tests the new Fiat 131 Mirafiore (“Brava”), which replaced the 124. Although the 131 was very successful in Europe and other locales, it […] -
![The European Capri had arrived stateside in 1970 and found a good receiving. With that settled, steady improvements appeared on the vehicle throughout its run. First of all, a new […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Scan-230813-0007.jpg "Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Capri 2000 – The European Pony Car Gets More Zip With A 2.0 Engine")
Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Capri 2000 – The European Pony Car Gets More Zip With A 2.0 Engine
Posted on August 17, 2023 | 28 CommentsThe European Capri had arrived stateside in 1970 and found a good receiving. With that settled, steady improvements appeared on the vehicle throughout its run. First of all, a new […] -
![(first posted 6/14/2017) After the 1973 Oil Embargo, a buzzword started sweeping through the American automotive industry: “downsizing.” In this case, “less was more” as downsizing introduced a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1977-Ford-Thunderbird-06-e1337535500610.jpg "Vintage Reviews: 1977 Ford Thunderbird – A New Kind Of Thunder")
Vintage Reviews: 1977 Ford Thunderbird – A New Kind Of Thunder
Posted on August 15, 2023 | 152 Comments(first posted 6/14/2017) After the 1973 Oil Embargo, a buzzword started sweeping through the American automotive industry: “downsizing.” In this case, “less was more” as downsizing introduced a […] -
![(first posted 5/30/2017) Road and Track was a champion for small and efficient cars from way back. So it may not be surprising to see them calling the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Chevette-1.jpg "Vintage R&T Review: 1976 Chevrolet Chevette – Technical Analysis and Driving Impressions")
Vintage R&T Review: 1976 Chevrolet Chevette – Technical Analysis and Driving Impressions
Posted on August 11, 2023 | 94 Comments(first posted 5/30/2017) Road and Track was a champion for small and efficient cars from way back. So it may not be surprising to see them calling the […] -
![The arrival of the T40 Corona in 1964 placed Toyota in the eye of many, and the E20 1970 Corolla established the carmaker for good in the world scene. Conservative […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-1-1.jpg "Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Toyota Corolla 1600 – The Fun Hemi-Powered Toyota")
Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Toyota Corolla 1600 – The Fun Hemi-Powered Toyota
Posted on August 10, 2023 | 18 CommentsThe arrival of the T40 Corona in 1964 placed Toyota in the eye of many, and the E20 1970 Corolla established the carmaker for good in the world scene. Conservative […] -
![(first posted 7/7/2017) One of the more readily forgotten chapters of the 70s was Lancia’s push for a share of the lower-premium import market. Lancias had of course […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/rt-7-750015-900.jpg "R&T Vintage Review: Lancia Beta Montecarlo – Lost In Translation")
R&T Vintage Review: Lancia Beta Montecarlo – Lost In Translation
Posted on August 7, 2023 | 48 Comments(first posted 7/7/2017) One of the more readily forgotten chapters of the 70s was Lancia’s push for a share of the lower-premium import market. Lancias had of course […] -
![It’s 1971 and the economy class is heating up. After lots of plot twists, Detroit’s Big 2 have launched new models to stave off the imports’ ascendance. Meanwhile, the Japanese […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-1.jpg "Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Economy Sedans Comparison – The Vega and the Pinto Face the Corona, the 510 and the Beetle; Mediocre and Crude Vs. Comfortable, Entertaining and Antique")
Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Economy Sedans Comparison – The Vega and the Pinto Face the Corona, the 510 and the Beetle; Mediocre and Crude Vs. Comfortable, Entertaining and Antique
Posted on August 6, 2023 | 66 CommentsIt’s 1971 and the economy class is heating up. After lots of plot twists, Detroit’s Big 2 have launched new models to stave off the imports’ ascendance. Meanwhile, the Japanese […] -
![It’s 1977 and the Gremlin gets its first redesign, with revised sheet metal, shorter front fenders, new bumpers, a new grille, and other cosmetic details. Bodywise, the revisions meant 4 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Untitled-1-6.jpg "Vintage R & T Review: 1977 AMC Gremlin 2.0 Four Cylinder – A (Porsche) Engine Waiting For A Better Car")
Vintage R & T Review: 1977 AMC Gremlin 2.0 Four Cylinder – A (Porsche) Engine Waiting For A Better Car
Posted on July 30, 2023 | 33 CommentsIt’s 1977 and the Gremlin gets its first redesign, with revised sheet metal, shorter front fenders, new bumpers, a new grille, and other cosmetic details. Bodywise, the revisions meant 4 […] -
![(first posted 7/26/2017) Once upon a time, there was a phenomenally popular TV show called Charlie’s Angels, about three very attractive female sleuths who worked at the L.A.-based […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Pinto-Main-Image.jpeg "Vintage Reviews & Commentary: 1977 Ford Pinto – Sabrina Duncan, Your New Company Car Has Arrived")
Vintage Reviews & Commentary: 1977 Ford Pinto – Sabrina Duncan, Your New Company Car Has Arrived
Posted on July 26, 2023 | 133 Comments(first posted 7/26/2017) Once upon a time, there was a phenomenally popular TV show called Charlie’s Angels, about three very attractive female sleuths who worked at the L.A.-based […] -
![Today’s vintage article details the many ways to order your Plymouth Duster, back in Sept. ’72. A whole array of options were available, and it takes Car And Driver quite […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Scan-230615-0002a.jpg "Vintage Car And Driver: Plymouth Duster 318 vs 340 – Getting Your Duster Just How You Wanted It, In 1972")
Vintage Car And Driver: Plymouth Duster 318 vs 340 – Getting Your Duster Just How You Wanted It, In 1972
Posted on June 25, 2023 | 94 CommentsToday’s vintage article details the many ways to order your Plymouth Duster, back in Sept. ’72. A whole array of options were available, and it takes Car And Driver quite […] -
![This review of the Subaru Star makes an excellent counterpoint to the one of the 1970 Maverick we had here last week. The Maverick was held up as the poster […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sub-1-a.jpeg "Vintage Road & Track Road Test: 1970 Subaru Star (FF-1) – The Anti-Maverick")
Vintage Road & Track Road Test: 1970 Subaru Star (FF-1) – The Anti-Maverick
Posted on May 10, 2023 | 23 CommentsThis review of the Subaru Star makes an excellent counterpoint to the one of the 1970 Maverick we had here last week. The Maverick was held up as the poster […] -
![(first posted 2/10/2017) What really puts the Mustang II Mach 1 in perspective is that in the very same issue of Car & Driver (September 1973) they also tested a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Camaro-z280001-900.jpg "Vintage C&D Review: 1973 Camaro Type LT Z-28: Cheaper Than the Mustang II Mach 1, Twice As Fast, And Better In Almost Every Way")
Vintage C&D Review: 1973 Camaro Type LT Z-28: Cheaper Than the Mustang II Mach 1, Twice As Fast, And Better In Almost Every Way
Posted on February 10, 2023 | 71 Comments(first posted 2/10/2017) What really puts the Mustang II Mach 1 in perspective is that in the very same issue of Car & Driver (September 1973) they also tested a […] -
![(first posted 1/30/2017) The arrival Triumph TR-7 was a very big deal. Great Britain had essentially created the whole 1950s-1960s sports car boom after the war with its MG TC/TD, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/TR-70001-900-a.jpg "Vintage R&T Road Test: Triumph’s TR7 – Britain’s Last Great Hope in the Sports Car Sector")
Vintage R&T Road Test: Triumph’s TR7 – Britain’s Last Great Hope in the Sports Car Sector
Posted on January 30, 2023 | 51 Comments(first posted 1/30/2017) The arrival Triumph TR-7 was a very big deal. Great Britain had essentially created the whole 1950s-1960s sports car boom after the war with its MG TC/TD, […] -
![(first posted 1/14/2017) The Bobcat was Mercury’s answer to the energy crisis. It wasn’t a very original answer, considering that it was just a Pinto with a big, chrome […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/rt-7-750018-900-top-crop.jpg "Vintage R&T Road Test: 1975 Mercury Bobcat – More Like Fat House Cat")
Vintage R&T Road Test: 1975 Mercury Bobcat – More Like Fat House Cat
Posted on January 14, 2023 | 104 Comments(first posted 1/14/2017) The Bobcat was Mercury’s answer to the energy crisis. It wasn’t a very original answer, considering that it was just a Pinto with a big, chrome […]
