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The Golden Age of Rear-Engine Cars (Part 1): From the Legendary Cars that Influenced the Volkswagen Beetle to the Subaru 360 - Trends of the 1950s and 60s

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Although they are rarely seen today, millions of rear-engine cars were on the roads of the world during the 1950s and 60s. Let's look back at the models that appeared and how they eventually disappeared.
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Although they are rarely seen today, millions of rear-engine cars were on the roads of the world during the 1950s and 60s. Let's look back at the models that appeared and how they eventually disappeared.

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AUTOCAR JAPAN broke the news on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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