Dacia 1300 (1300 got its name by engine displacement) is a family car that was manufactured between 1969 and 2004. The car was created when the government of Romania wanted to offer car to residents of country that is cheap, looks like model western automobile, and is suitable for families. Renault 12 was chosen as a model that Dacia 1300 will be based on. In 1979 updated version was released and named as Dacia 1310, 1210 and 1410. There were also updates versions released In 1983, 1989, 1993.