"Cars from the Land of the Rising Sun of every era inspire devotion in a diaspora of automotive enthusiasts. Influx sought out a fistful of them. “I look after between 38 and 50 Japanese cars in various stages of repair. I can’"
Cars launched in 1969
The year that brought us Moonshots, Charles Manson, the end of an epoch-defining decade and one of the most intriguing years of pop culture in general, also saw cars as diverse as the 240Z and the Austin Maxi make it to our streets.
It was a helluva year, 1969. What you take that to mean is up to you.
We’ve always had a bit of a penchant for all things 1969. Here are some of the launches that the carmakers of the world produced…
What’s your fave?
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Always been a sucker for the old fiats, first car I remember was a 132, did not last long though, usual rust problems
lol,4 out of 9 are japanese and the only 2 to be of any significant value today are both datsuns.cue someone telling me thats because of rust and so few remain
Is the Austin Maxi the ugliest car ever produced in England? No way. Have you seen the Nissan Juke? (Produced in Sunderland).