So we had our Favorite Detroit Malaise Car poll last week, from which the '78 Cadillac Eldorado emerged triumphant (the combo of a 500 cubic-inch engine and T-tops proved unbeatable). But what about Malaisemobiles from across the waters? This poll includes the rebadged imports sold by Detroit as part of their "if you can't beat 'em, put your name on 'em" strategy of the era, in addition to straight-out imports. Jump like a UH-1 leaving the roof of the US Embassy in Saigon to see the contestants!
Note: Since we've got two apiece '74 Porsche 911s and '77 Toyota Celicas, I'm choosing one apiece (yes, we have two '78 Colts, but one is a sedan and the other is a wagon). Now on with the Malaise!
1973 BMW 3.0CSi
1973 Capri
1973 Datsun 610
1973 Ford Courier
1973 Volkswagen Thing
1973 Volkswagen Squareback
1974 Porsche 911 Targa
1975 Datsun B210
1976 Honda Civic
1977 Toyota Celica
1978 Dodge Colt
1978 Dodge Colt Wagon
1978 Honda Civic
1978 Jaguar XJ-6
1979 Datsun Pickup
1979 Porsche 911SC
1980 Plymouth Fire Arrow
1980 Porsche 911SC
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel Pickup
1981 Mazda RX-7
1981 Datsun 210
1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL