Award

Simca 1307-1308, Car of the Year

Produced under Chrysler control, the top of Simca range told the story of scarce investments by mother company in its French subsidiary.

Citroën CX, Car of the Year

After twenty years of legendary ID/DS, Citroën came out with another design surprise, not so unconventional in this case.

Mercedes-Benz 450S, Car of the Year

Even if the S-class had been introduced in 1972, the new big Mercedes ( 5 m.) was identified with the mighty 450 SE/SEL versions added the following year.