Chrysler 180

Chrysler 160, 180 and 2 Litres (1970-1976)

Chrysler’s big saloon was designed in Coventry and manufactured in France. Later it was produced in Spain. The main differences between the models were the level of trim and the engine size: the 160 had a 1600 cc engine, the 180 an 1800 and the 2L a 2-litre unit. The 2 litres was only available with automatic transmission.

Chrysler 180
Chrysler 160 and 180

Chrysler 180
Chrysler 180

Chrysler 2 litres interior
Luxury interior of the Chrysler 2 Litres

Simca 1307

Simca 1307 (1975-1986)

The Simca 1307 was a large family car produced by Chrysler Europe and subsequently PSA Peugeot Citröen from 1975 to 1986. It was designed in the United Kingdom and engineered by Simca in France.

Simca 1307
1977 Dutch advertisement for the Simca 1307 / 1308

In its day it was a modern, front-wheel drive hatchback. It was voted the 1976 European Car of the Year.

Chrysler Alpine
Chrysler Alpine

The model went by various names, including Simca 1308 and 1309 (with larger engines), Chrysler Alpine (UK and Ireland, and later Talbot 1510 / Talbot Alpine / Talbot 150. After the PSA takeover, and adoption of the Talbot brand name, they also brought out a saloon version, called the Talbot Solara.

Simca 1301 / 1501

Simca 1301 / 1501 (1966-1975)

The 1301 and 1501 were the successors to the 1300 and 1500. Large family cars built along traditional, three box saloon lines.

Simca 1301
1974 Simca 1301 and 1501

The 1301 and 1501 were succeeded by the Simca 1307.

Matra Simca Rancho

Matra Simca Rancho (1977-1984)

1977 Matra Simca Rancho
1977 Matra Simca Rancho

1977 Matra Simca Rancho
1977 Matra Simca Rancho

1977 Matra Simca Rancho
1977 Matra Simca Rancho

Matra M530

Matra M530 (1967-1973)

The Matra 530 LX was fitted with an 85 hp 1700cc V4 Ford Taunus engine.

1967 Matra M530
1967 Matra M530

1967 Matra M530
1967 Matra M530

Ford GT70

Ford GT70 (1970-1973)

The Ford GT70 was a limited production sports car designed by Ercole Spada, made by Ford UK in 1970 and intended for use in the World Rally Championship. It was designed to compete with rally cars such as the Porsche 911 and Renault Alpine.

1970 Ford GT70

Ford GT70

The GT70 featured a mid-mounted engine with rear-wheel-drive. It was initially designed to use a range of engines, with the first ones being fitted with the 2.6-litre Cologne V6 from the Ford Capri RS2600 developing 240 hp. It was not a success and in the end only six GT70s were ever built.

Ford GT70

World Rally Championship rule changes effectively put an end to the further development of the GT70. Instead, Ford entered the Ford Escort, fitted with the new four-cylinder BDA engine.

Ford Escort (Europe)

Ford Escort (Europe) (1975-2000)

Ford Escort Mk II (1975-1980)

The Mark II Escort was developed by Ford of Britain and Ford Germany.

1975 Ford Escort Mk II

Ford Escort Mk II

Ford Escort

Ford Escort Mk I (1968-1975)

The Ford Escort was developed by Ford of Britain. It replaced the aging Ford Anglia.

Ford Escort
1968 Ford Escort Mk I

Ford Escort
Ford Escort variants

For the other Escorts see the Ford Europe menu

Ford Cortina

Ford Cortina (1962-1982)

(Consul) Cortina Mk I (1962-1966)

The Mark I Cortina, initially known as the Consul Cortina, was way more modern than its predecessor, the Consul Classic, and was an instant success. Not just as everyday transport, but also in motor racing. The Ford Lotus Cortinas were legendary.

Ford Cortina
1962 Ford Consul Cortina
Ford Cortina
1962 Ford Cortina, with its distinctive rear light clusters.

Ford Cortina MkII (1966-1970)

Ford Cortina
Ford Cortina Mk II

Ford Cortina TC Mk III (1970–1976)

By 1970 Ford was starting to consolidate their offerings in Europe, and the Mark III Cortina was virtually identical to the Taunus manufactured in Germany. Hence the code TC (Taunus Cortina).

Ford Cortina
1971 Ford Cortina L

Ford Cortina
1971 Ford Cortina GXL
Ford Cortina
Ford Cortina

The Mk IV was identical to the Ford Taunus. Mk V was an update of the Mk IV.

R8

Renault R8 (1963-1972)

1972 Renault R8