20 Cars From The 1970s That Only Poor People Could Afford

20 Cars From The 1970s That Only Poor People Could Afford
Explore 20 cars from the 1970s that were affordable for lower-class American families. From budget-friendly compact cars to no-frills sedans, these vehicles were staples for those on a tight budget. Discover which cars the poor could afford in the 70s and why they became popular.

[@jamesknudsen1852]

The person who puts these videos together knows NOTHING about cars.

[@petesteirer]

I had a "71 Vega, put 25,000 miles on it. I loved it!!! Then I bought a Chevette NEW , later another. Both were reliable and fun. The Vega and Chevette were maybe $2000. Now a Honda is at least $25000.

[@brianmarsh6592]

These cars (especially the Pinto/Vega models) were made for a mechanic because if you couldn’t fix them, they stayed in the driveway. I grew up in the 70’s and my cars weren’t more expensive but much more reliable and great fun (240z and the Bug!)

[@johnmadow5331]

When I moved to the US in 1972, we brought a brand new Vega with A/C no P/S with bobble wrap plastic seat cover for $38K. We love this Vega so much so my uncle took it to Thailand and paid high importation taxes at 880%.

[@-fr2fb]

So rich people couldn't afford them ?

[@andydavenhall]

Nope!

[@marvin4827]

My thoughts exactly 😂😂😂

[@radamson1]

The Dart was also offered with a 340,383,440 and even the 440!

[@joesutherland225]

Parents had both a carrolla and a corona wagon early 70s great cars.

[@joesantos8532]

no mention of the Chevrolet Nova, which you saw everywhere in the 70s

[@dkt1976dt]

The Mustang II never offered a Station Wagon, the Pinto did.

[@joesutherland225]

V8 gremlin 3spd standard was a fun car hatchback

[@mossi408]

These Chevette Notch backs you show are Brasilian ones. Just for notice.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

these are the cars dad bought for us for our 1st car new or few yrs old I wanted a VW sirocco

[@joesutherland225]

The earlier datsun 510 was a far better car than the 210

[@joesutherland225]

Valiant 2dr 340 spd great sleepers

[@rayellebishop8168]

I want a 302 Maverick grabber

[@joesutherland225]

If you knew how you could get a 390 4spd in a gremlin .

[@joesutherland225]

Pacer was perhaps the ugliest car ever known

[@OrangeBoss-ww8eb]

never never made mustang II wagon!!!!!!!

[@murphyallen8493]

Most didn't want them and still I still don't like them