to some degree these cars were not overengineered...what was the simplest, least expensive way to build it was done. That said, the simplicity combined with the strength of the unibody construction still amazes me.
least expensive for sure. back in the 60's,70's,80's when you went to the dealership to buy a new car from the big 3 in all cases the chrysler product was apples to apples, oranges to oranges the cheapest by several hundred dollars and good ole ma mopar didn't lose money just to give you a good deal because she liked you