The first car out of Japan to prove that the country was going to be a serious player. Reliable and well finished, it also made economic sense to buy a Civic, which outperformed gas-guzzling American rivals during the oil crises of the 1970s.
The Dozen Most Important Cars of All Time
There are automobiles of great beauty and great speed but only a few have been able to fundamentally change the way we live and dream
Honda Civic (1972-present)