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The Automobiles of 1971
The Japenese importing begins
1971 Chevrolet Vega
It was the year for the new term called subcompact cars, featuring the Ford Pinto, the AMC Gremlin and the Chevrolet Vega. The Vega won Motor Trend's car of the year mostly on the popularity of the hatchback and the fold down rear seat. The technology advance was the 140 cubic inch inline-4 aluminum block. More about the Chevrolet Vega
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The Races of 1971
Indy Pace Car Crash
Richard Petty won the Daytona 500
Hank Johnson won Top Fuel at the NHRA Supernationals.
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