The Malaise-Era, a term coined by journalist Murilee Martin, encompasses cars produced from 1973-83. These offering are usually American made and were victims of government regulations and poor development from automakers.
What’s your favorite Malaise-era car?
Give us your take in the comments section.
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78 Cadillac Eldorado, was like floating on a cloud more comfy than my living room couch!
Ford Maverick. I’m installing an EcoBoost drivetrain from a 2019 Mustang into a Maverick!
’79 Caprice Landau 2 door with bent rear window.
1977 Monte Carlo
Nice choice Jim!
Me, too! (See my comment below.)
Monte Carlos 73-77!!!
79 Pontiac Grand Prix. Mom had a silver one and I got to drive it a lot. Nice ride.
75-76 Chevy Caprice. Last of the big convertibles{not counting the Eldo).
My first car and most rare…1977 Pontiac Astre Formula.
1979 Chrysler 300 Special Edition. I still have the one I bought new.
I love so many of them. 72 – 73 Ford Torino Grand Sport, 77 – 79 Ford Thunderbird, any intermediate from GM both before and after downsizing and of course, the Corvette C3. And while more in tune with the eighties, the downsized Camaro and the 82 Toyota Supra.
The most reliable car I’ve ever owned: a 1977 Monte Carlo. It was a smooth riding, maroon, with a white vinyl landau top, factory AM/FM/8-track stereo, and a 305 cu. in. engine, which would get over 20 mpg! While newer cars were over-heating or having other mechanical issues, this baby made it up and down Pikes Peak and then rolled over 100,000 miles a few days later!!!
1981 Caddy. Joy to drive and most comfortable for sure. I regret selling it…..
Pontiacs please! ’73-’75 Grand Am along with ’77 Can Am. My 1st car was a ’75 Grand LeMans, to me an awesome combo of sport and luxury, drove it 8 years. Its kinda’ cool being into cars that most aren’t. Currently have a ’75 GA project, planning on addressing the underpowered smog engine thing with a cam, etc.
1977 Monte Carlo. ,, Awesome car , you could wear it out.
1977 Monte Carlo. ,, Awesome car , you couldn’t wear it out.
My old fav 1977 Monte Carlo, chocolate brown with tan too Smooth riding beauty!
77 Black n Gold Trans Am with 4spd W72 engine. Hello could there be any other answer ?