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1970
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Willys |
Quadratrac introduced; AMC acquires Jeep, makes it Jeep Corp, a subsidiary of AMC.
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| 1970 |
Nash |
Hornet replaces Rambler American. The Hornet subsequently is calved (and then chopped) to make the Gremlin, the Eagle, and the Concorde; Gremlin is first US built sub compact.
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| 1970 |
Chrysler /
Plymouth / DeSoto |
Chrysler begins to sell Mitsubishi cars and trucks in US. Hurst modified Chrysler 300-H offered. Plymouth offers Duster coupe and the Road Runner Superbird “Winged Warrior.” Plymouth Cricket imported from Britain.
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| 1971 |
Chrysler /
Plymouth / DeSoto
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Chrysler buys share of Mitsubishi. Emission controls tighten. Last year for SIMCA. Last convertibles built. |
| 1972 |
Willys |
AMC built V8s available on Jeep vehicles.
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| 1973 |
Dodge |
Dodge Club Cab pick-up.
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| 1973 |
Chrysler /
Plymouth / DeSoto
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Rootes is now Chrysler. First OPEC oil crisis.
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| 1974 |
Willys |
Jeep Cherokee debuts.
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| 1974 |
Chrysler /
Plymouth / DeSoto
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Barracuda discontinued. |
| 1975 |
Nash |
Pacer, first US wide subcompact.
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| 1975 |
Chrysler /
Plymouth / DeSoto
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John J. Riccardo Chairman, Eugene Cafiero President. Cordoba debuts, Imperial discontinued.
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| 1976 |
Chrysler /
Plymouth / DeSoto
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Aspen and Volare debut. Plymouth Arrow is imported from Mitsubishi. |
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1978
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Dodge |
1979 Dodge introduces the Li’l Red Express (total of 7200 built). |
| 1978 |
Chrysler /
Plymouth / DeSoto
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Lee A. Iacocca president. FWD Omni/Horizons; European operations sold.
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| 1979 |
Chrysler /
Plymouth / DeSoto
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Iacocca Chairman, Paul Bergmoser President. |