AMC Pacer
AMC had a tough time in the sixties and seventies as more competition arose in the market. With the rise of fuel prices, automakers needed to offer a comparable value, and the Pacer was a short-lived success. One of the most notable things about the car was the fishbowl-style design, which gave the interior of the compact car a large feel to it (via Go Motors).
Before the fishbowl design of the Pacer compact cars were undersized and very small feeling inside. The optional V8 engine was also a massive performance improvement when you compared it to the Japanese competition. Every inch of the Pacer was an American design and for the most part, consumers rallied around the car until it became outdated.