There was the Bluebird SSS from Datsun same time too, good handling, quite reliable, had executive models, even a 'sharknose' L series 6 in Japan all the way ba

There was the Bluebird SSS from Datsun same time too, good handling, quite reliable, had executive models, even a 'sharknose' L series 6 in Japan all the way back in '74 years before the BMW M60. About the only thing E21 got better was safety, but Volvo had that before with the Amazon even, took til about '78-81 for the higher performance engines though.