22. Volkswagen Golf Mk1
The Volkswagen Golf Mk1 was an influential car that caused quite a sensation when they introduced it in 1974. It was modern-looking, especially for a company that produced the Beetles. Volkswagen gave it front-wheel drive and a rear hatch.
And all of that made it one of the most advanced economy cars from the era. In fact, it was a massive sales success for Volkswagen. The Golf Mk1 helped the car industry finally realize that hatchbacks were here to stay.