Automotive Landscape of 1976
A look at models launched in 1976
- Apr 1: Apple Founded and Automotive Electronics – The dawn of personal computing in Silicon Valley initiates technological cross-pollination that will eventually revolutionize car audio, GPS navigation, and engine computers.
- Jun 16: Soweto Uprising and South African Auto Industry – Political unrest in South Africa impacts local manufacturing plants operated by multinational automakers like Ford, General Motors, and Volkswagen.
- Jul 4: US Bicentennial Automotive Parades – American automakers celebrate the nation's bicentennial with patriotic special edition paint schemes and promotional campaigns across classic Detroit iron.
- Oct 22: Honda Accord First Generation – Honda introduces the first-generation Accord hatchback in Japan and global markets, combining exceptional fuel economy, hatchback practicality, and standard features that conquer international markets.
US
Ford F-150
Sixth Gen Custom
POWER
220 HP
RARITY
600,000 Sold
US
Ford Fiesta
Mk1
POWER
84 HP
RARITY
500,000 Sold
US
Rover SD1
Sedan
POWER
190 HP
RARITY
100,000 Sold
US
Cadillac Fleetwood
Brougham
POWER
215 HP
RARITY
65,000 Sold
EUROPE
Mercedes-Benz W123
240D Sedan
POWER
177 HP
RARITY
2,696,915 Sold
EUROPE
Ford Fiesta
Mark I
POWER
84 HP
RARITY
1,000,000 Sold
EUROPE
Renault 14
TL Hatchback
POWER
70 HP
RARITY
995,493 Sold
EUROPE
Porsche 924
Base Coupe
POWER
125 HP
RARITY
150,000 Sold
EUROPE
Lotus Esprit
Series 1 (S1)
POWER
160 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Aston Martin Lagonda
Series 2 (Wedge)
POWER
280 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Ferrari 400
Automatic GT
POWER
340 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
ASIA
Mitsubishi Galant Lambda
Sapporo Coupe
POWER
115 HP
RARITY
200,000 Sold
ASIA
Honda Accord
SJ Hatchback
POWER
80 HP
RARITY
180,000 Sold
ASIA
Mazda Cosmo
Series II (CD)
POWER
135 HP
RARITY
150,000 Sold