Automotive Landscape of 1971
A look at models launched in 1971
- Feb 8: NASDAQ and Auto Industry Stocks – Publicly traded automotive suppliers and independent specialty manufacturers list on electronic exchanges, reflecting modern financial restructuring.
- Jul 5: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 – US regulators propose mandatory passive restraint systems, sparking decades-long engineering debates regarding seat belt interlocks and early airbag development.
- Aug 15: Nixon Shock and Currency Valuations – The dismantling of the Bretton Woods monetary system causes currency fluctuations that heavily impact the import/export pricing of European and Japanese cars in North America.
- Oct 1: Honda Civic Development Advances – Honda prepares for the global launch of the Civic, a highly efficient front-wheel-drive hatchback designed to conquer upcoming emissions standards without catalytic converters initially.
- Dec 3: Indo-Pakistani War and Fuel Supply Pressures – Regional conflicts hint at future global energy vulnerabilities, emphasizing the impending importance of fuel-efficient vehicle development.
US
Ford Pinto
Base Sedan
POWER
100 HP
RARITY
352,240 Sold
US
Chevrolet Vega
Hatchback Coupe
POWER
110 HP
RARITY
274,617 Sold
US
Chevrolet Vega
Compact
POWER
110 HP
RARITY
270,000 Sold
US
Toyota Celica
Coupe
POWER
115 HP
RARITY
150,000 Sold
US
Pontiac Firebird
Formula 455
POWER
335 HP
RARITY
2,116 Sold
US
Plymouth Hemi Cuda
E-Body Convertible
POWER
425 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Alfa Romeo Alfasud
Compact Hatchback
POWER
63 HP
RARITY
893,719 Sold
EUROPE
Mercedes-Benz 350 SL
R107 Roadster
POWER
230 HP
RARITY
237,287 Sold
EUROPE
De Tomaso Pantera
Lusso (L)
POWER
330 HP
RARITY
7,260 Sold
EUROPE
Fiat 130
Coupe
POWER
165 HP
RARITY
4,294 Sold
EUROPE
Ferrari 365 GTC/4
2+2 Grand Tourer
POWER
340 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
ASIA
Subaru Leone
Coupe
POWER
93 HP
RARITY
500,000 Sold
ASIA
Mazda RX-3
Savanna
POWER
110 HP
RARITY
286,757 Sold
ASIA
Nissan Skyline
2000GT-R (KPGC10)
POWER
160 HP
RARITY
1,197 Sold