Renault 16, Car of the Year
To replace a rear-drive car of limited success, the Frégate, Régie Nationale gave front wheel drive (with gearbox in front end, as in R-4/6) to its new top of range.
Car of the Year 1966: The Nominees
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 81 points Oldsmobile Toronado 59 points
Car of the Year 1965: Voting grid
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Car of the Year 1965: The Candidates
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Austin 1800, Car of the Year
Front wheel drive and transverse engine was a BMH trademark in the ‘60s, following the celebrated Mini tradition.
Car of the Year 1965: The Nominees
Autobianchi Primula 51 points Ford Mustang 18 points
Car of the Year 1964: The Candidates
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Rover 2000, Car of the Year
The last pre-Leyland new Rover, styled by D.Bache, had a considerable production for a low volume manufacturer.
Car of the Year 1964: The Nominees
Mercedes 600 65 points Hillman Imp 31 points
Car of the Year 1964: Voting grid
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