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This is a list of automobiles produced for the general public in the European market. They are listed in chronological order from when each model began its model year. If a model did not have continuous production, it is listed again on the model year production resumed. Concept cars and submodels are not listed unless they are themselves notable.
Take the original Apple-1 computer, which first went on the market in 1976: A fully functional model is worth up to $475,000 today. Related: 10 Tech Flops of the 1970s and '80s That Were Ahead of ...
Introduced in 1983, the Renault Alliance was a compact car co-developed by French automaker Renault and American Motors for sale in the United States, sourced from the European market Renault 11. While initial sales were strong and the car earned critical acclaim, retroactive reviews of the Alliance are strongly negative.
In 1978, Chrysler Europe was sold for a nominal US$1 (equivalent to $4.67 in 2023) to PSA Peugeot Citroën, who took on the liability for its huge debts as well as its factories and product line, with the former Chrysler models in Britain and Simca models in France both using the revived Talbot marque from August 1979.
It arrived on the UK market at a time when imported models still only accounted for a small percentage of new car sales, but was one of a string of cars from foreign brands which helped foreign cars increase their market share during the 1970s; other notable examples being the Fiat 127 and MK1 Volkswagen Golf.
23 October – The Mark III Ford Cortina goes on sale. [46] At launch a full range of models is offered including two-door and estate variants. Unlike previous models, this Cortina has been developed as a Ford Europe model sharing the floor-pan with the similar German Ford Taunus.
Injectaplastic – French Citroen CX wagons and a few other plastic models in the 1970s [41] Inno Models - Premium line of 1:64 and 1:18 scale models that are mostly modified JDM vehicles, with some European vehicles in the mix. Intech – Taiwanese manufacturer of remote control offroad vehicles. Irwin – Plastic toys and cars made in the USA ...
Schabak models were a range of exclusively German vehicles first in 1:43 scale. [2] A Volkswagen Jetta was the company's first car, and Volkswagens, Audis, BMWs, and German made Fords were the company's common offerings. Many cars were offered as promotional models in manufacturer approved packaging with official logos. Schabak BMW 850i in 1:24 ...