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With all current hype on fuel efficiency of today’s vehicles, some people don’t realize how terrible fuel economy was on previous models. Here is a list of gas guzzlers from the 1970’s to refresh your memory.

1. 1970-1973 Chrysler Imperial         

Average MPH - 10-16

Average gas price per gallon - $0.40 - $0.65

2. 1977-1979 Lincoln Mark V

Average MPH - 3.5-7

Average gas price per gallon - $0.65 - $0.90

3. 1970-1979 Lincoln Continental

Average MPH - 7-12 MPG

Average gas price per gallon - $0.40 - $0.90

4. 1971-73 Buick Riviera

Average MPH - 5-8 MPG

Average gas price per gallon - $0.44 - $0.65

5. 1971-78 Oldsmobile Toronado

Average MPH - 10-15 MPG

Average gas price per gallon - $0.44 - $0.77

6. 1971-1978 Cadillac Eldorado

Average MPH - 16-18 MPG

Average gas price per gallon - $0.44 - $0.77

7. 1974-76 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Talisman

Average MPH - 16-18 MPG

Average gas price per gallon - $0.44 - $0.77

8. 1976-78 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham

Average MPH - 14-17 MPG

Average gas price per gallon - $0.59 - $0.77

9. 1976-79 Cadillac Seville

Average MPH - 17-21 MPG

Average gas price per gallon - $0.59 - $0.90