The 1970s wasn’t the easiest decade for the automotive industry – especially after the 1973 oil crisis – yet somehow it managed to spew out several icons. Sure, fuel economy quickly became more important than power, which led to smaller cars like the Ford Mustang II or the AMC Pacer (a terrible car by the way). But, in the end, there were still many cars that we just couldn’t forget.
So, if you’re need of a nostalgia fix or a history lesson, check out our list of ten most important cars from the ‘70s.
10. 1971 Datsun 240Z
9. 1973 Ford Mustang II
8. 1971 Chevrolet Vega
7. 1971 Ford Pinto
6. 1973 Honda Civic
5. 1971 Buick Riviera
4. 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV
3. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
2. 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo
1. 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
