25 CHEAPEST Cars From The 1960s That Only Poor People Could Afford!

25 CHEAPEST Cars From The 1960s That Only Poor People Could Afford!
The 1960s gave us some legendary cars-but not all of them were built for the rich and famous. Some were dirt cheap, bare-bones machines that only the broke could afford! From tiny microcars to clunky gas guzzlers, these rides were as budget-friendly as they were… questionable. Which ones became classics, and which ones were total disasters? Let’s find out as we count down 25 CHEAPEST Cars From The 1960s That Only Poor People Could Afford!

[@davidkastin4240]

60 yrs later I still have nightmares about the Dauphine Dad bought new in 62. Caught fire right in front of the house

[@jamessalomon9343]

I owned 2 VW beetles when I was stationed in Germany. This proves that I am a slow learner. The bugs were loud, uncomfortable, and dangerous. On one occasion the car spun out on slick pavement getting on the autobahn. I ended up facing autobahn traffic coming at me 100mph. Scared me half to death.

[@ersikillian]

Talks about Fiat 600s, but only shows one example. The others are 500s and early topolinos.

[@oldguy2082]

The Rambler American was also offered as a convertible and a V8 engine was also available. The Simca also had a 1204 model, fwd in the late 60's, 2 Dr coupe, station wagon and 4dr sedan. The Hilman Minx was sold in the US, 4 Dr sedan with 4 cylinder engines, rwd, various manual transmissions, 4 Dr sedan, 2 Dr coupe and a station wagon version; the Husky. Sunbeam had the Arrow sedan, rwd, 4 cylinder, 4 speed manual, automatic. Sunbeam Alpine 2dr. roadster, 4 cylinder, rwd, 4 speed manual and auto trans. (the Tiger, powered by a Ford V8 was also on offer).

[@donaldmaxie5264]

Bumper sticker --- "You have just been Volkswagoned.
Passed by 36 horsepower"

[@Jay-j6m2l]

There’s a difference between cheaply made and being inexpensive. American auto makers made cheaply made and they lost market share because of it.

[@NetCerpher]

I had a great dad that would buy me the car as long as i paid insurance and everything else. It allowed me to buy and sell these having fun in the meantime with most of them. Here is my list starting mid '60s in order of ownership: ONE: Renaut Dauphine (rolled it on day one) TWO: Simca (fit 8 to the Drive In) THREE: Ford Anglica. FOUR: Opel Kadett L wagon. FIVE: Ford Pinto wagon. SIX: Corvair Convert.. SEVEN: Triumph TR 3 EIGHT: Corolla SR5 (first new car
off the truck) Everyone had a Beetle so I avoided them.

[@walterpfannschmidt8449]

Where are the Citroen 2CV, the Panhard, the Simca, the DAF, the NSU, the BMW 700,...??

[@foxstrangler]

In the junkyard where they belong

[@Johnermy]

Please do research

[@MarkSwitzer-o6l]

Chrysler products were very reliable and practical for growing families . 17:43

[@Jeppe-Covid1959]

So. Rich people can't afford them?

[@NetCerpher]

I was going to comment but figured it was a foreign writer, so I let it slide,

[@carlosmcollignon8672]

The Anglia sold well in México.

[@ruiwippel4099]

13:02 a Dodge Dart Station Wagon???? 🙄🙄

[@timothyokane9710]

Yes! from 60 to 66 model year.

[@ruiwippel4099]

@@timothyokane9710 Oh yes, you're right, the first Dart style 👍

[@John-w2y8c]

some dearlerships put the suburus in the beds of pick up trucks in the sales lots

[@raylocke282]

E type Jaguar history

[@raylocke282]

Death traps !

[@ramblerdave1339]

Coward ! 😂

[@garymoon2829]

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