The handsome Beta used Fiat's 1600 engine mounted on a separate subframe
A true Italian driver's car with driving prowess to impress, launched before the firm's rust-ravaged decline
The 2CV weighed 601kg and matched Mini's rival 850 for top speed
Citroen's saviour for Britain's energy crisis was a well-ridden companion, but refinement suffered
The Lancia Lambda was quick, smooth and had a great exhaust note
Lancia's pioneering Lambda, the case for low-pressure tyres and a roof over your head
The Beetle was originally shown as a concept at the Detroit motor show
The stylish Beetle was a Golf-based concept car put into production, but its engine disappointed
Mercedes would withdraw from motorsport for 35 years after a fatal 300 SLR crash
Tough times for motorsport in general, especially for team Mercedes. But there was a silver lining...
Our Diamond year was marked by price rises, but the car industry was in good health
Looking back on our diamond anniversary, urban motorways and the new Ford Escort
The B10 was a taste of the forthcoming E39 M5
Alpina's jack-of-all-trades B10 got a clever new transmission and extra luxury, but poor fuel economy
Need some inflatable seats for your car or a felt safety cap to protect your bonce? There was a time when you could buy such things…
The 390bhp Testarossa reached 174mph at Autocar's high-speed bowl
The record-breaking Ferrari Testarossa, Mazda's MX5 revealed and the first V16 road car since 1930
The Matiz was styled by Italdesign
Fun styling, solid interior, throaty engine, MacPherson suspension - what's not to like?
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