When it comes to car history, 1971 is a particularly noteworthy year. Not only was it the year that America’s first Corvette rolled off the assembly line, but it was also the year that Motor Trend unveiled its Car of The Year. And as it turns out, this car wasn’t your average run-of-the-mill model. It was not just some flashy sports car with a powerful engine. In fact, Motor Trend went so far as to call it “the world’s first fuel-injected sports car.” So if you’re considering buying a vintage car, make sure to check out this model from 1971. You may be surprised at just how advanced and cutting edge this car actually was for its time.
1971 Ford Torino GT
The Ford Torino GT is the perfect car for someone who wants style and power. This classic muscle car comes standard with a V8 engine that makes over 350 horsepower. It also features large leather seats, a sunroof, and chrome accents. You can’t go wrong with the Ford Torino GT if you’re looking for a vehicle that can take you anywhere you want to go.
1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS
The Chevrolet Camaro SS is Motor Trend’s automotive icon of the year. The car oozes style and performance. It’s ride is smooth and the handling is precise. This car is a beast on the track or the street.
This car has all the bells and whistles you could want in a vehicle. It comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission, variable valve timing, and Brembo brakes. The V8 engine delivers 415 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque, which is more than enough power to get you up to speed quickly.
The Camaro also comes with a variety of safety features, including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert. You can also customize your car with a variety of options, like a 10-speaker sound system, leather seats, and a sunroof.
1971 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO is the car that defined American muscle cars. It offered a powerful engine and an impressive handling package for its time. The GTO was a popular choice for drag racers, as it had great acceleration and braking performance. The GTO is still popular today, and is a favorite of classic car enthusiasts.
1971 AMC Javelin AMX
The AMC Javelin AMX is Motor Trend Car of the Year. This car was new for 2010 and it is amazing. It has a V8 engine and it is really fast.
1971 Mercury Cougar
The 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year is the Mercury Cougar. This midsize coupe has all the features and amenities buyers are looking for in a car, and then some. The Cougar is available in three trim levels: SE, XR, and SEL.
The SE trim level offers a variety of features including leather upholstery, an eight-way power driver seat, dual-zone climate control, a Bose audio system with 10 speakers, and keyless entry and start. The XR trim level adds heated front seats, alloy wheels, chrome accents, a 10-speaker Bose audio system with satellite radio and more. The SEL trim level adds power windows and locks withwheel security system, heated front seats with memory function and ventilated seats. All models come standard with a 5.0-liter V8 engine that delivers 365 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. Other amenities include blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert (BCTM), lane departure warning (LDW), forward collision warning (FCW), automatic high beams (AHB), rain sensing wipers (RSW), brake assist with dynamic stop cooling (BAC) and more.