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All of the downsizing that occurred in the 70s and 80s was not beloved by the public. Buyers still wanted big and powerful cars, but felt restrained by world events conspiring to steer them toward smaller, more fuel efficient cars. The Big Three all moved quickly to make their lineups smaller and more fuel efficient, but GM invested the most, and had the most success with it - at least initially. The B-Body cars of 1977 were very well received by both the public and the automotive press, and sold well.
Though the engines were less powerful, they had less bulk to move around, and good engineering led to interior and trunk room remaining similar to the larger cars they replaced. Though far from nimble, the cars performed well enough, and were familiar enough to buyers who were used to much larger cars. It wasn't until the move from these RWD platforms to even smaller, FWD platforms that GM really lost its way, and buyers moved to the truck and SUV market to get the big car ride they were looking for.
1978 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham Coupe - Full review and test drive by Bill of Curious Cars - Vehicle for sale at Auto Europa Naples, on the web at www.AutohausNap..., or at (239) 263-8500.