Talbot Horizon
A world car, sold on both sides of the Atlantic.
The story
Launched as a Chrysler, the Horizon was a neat front-wheel-drive hatchback in the mould of the Volkswagen Golf. It was European Car of the Year for 1979. It became a Talbot when Peugeot took over.
Inside
Soft French-style seats and, on top models, a trip computer, which was a novelty then.
In period colours
Tap a colour to respray the drawing.
It was also built in the United States, as the Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon.
Meanwhile, in 1978
The world's first test-tube baby was born in Oldham.
Best-selling single of 1978: Rivers of Babylon by Boney M.
Before you buy a 1970s car
- Rust is common in sills, wheel arches, front panels and the bottom of the doors.
- Check the wiring and electrics carefully, as they age badly.
- Many volume-selling cars still have good parts support, but badge-engineered and low-volume models can be harder to source.
General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.
Rivals of its day
Picked automatically: cars on sale at the same time with similar size, speed and price.
See the real thing
These open in a new tab: the car on Wikimedia Commons, the interior and the badge as Google image searches.
Today's money: the launch price adjusted for inflation to 2026, using the Office for National Statistics price index.