I remember in the late 70's shopping for a sensible car to replace my ex-Police Consul GT (with uprated 3.1 V6 courtesy of Specialised Engines of Grays)....which was a bit thirsty. Amongst the cars I test drove was a R5 (GTL IIRC). I also had a look at the new Fiat which was so new it was still badged "Ritmo", although to become the Strada, of course. Awfully glad I chose an Alfasud
