The Series II [1958-61] and Series IIA [1961-71] Land Rovers defined the iconic shape of the vehicle which is still instantly recognizable in today's utility models from Land Rover
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Who knows: even now they’re still used in the USA’s SCCA GT classes
By the mid 70s a change of pace saw Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volaré meet the blend of economy
while the Carrera GT
"Motor" Road Test Annual 1982 Steam Train Books The Series II [1958-61] and73 Road tests for most of the 1982 cars including Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1. 3, Austin Metro 1. 3 Auto, Ambassador Vanden Plas, BMW 528i & 635CSi, Citroen 2CV6 & GSA Special, Colt 1400 Turbo, Lancer 2000 Turbo & Starion, Daihatsu Domino & Charmant, Daimler Double Six, Datsun Sunny & Stanza, Fiat 127 1050 5 speed, Strada 85 Super & Strada 105 TC, Ford XR2, Escort 1. 3GL, Granada 2. 3GL & 2. 8I Ghia, Honda Accord, Hyundai Pony 1400, Lancia Trevi 2000, Lotus