Rear fender skirts were reduced in height for the 1978 model year, revealing more of the wheel opening.

The Brazilian built vehicles are easily recognized by their squared-off rear wheel openings.

The rear fenders themselves had a distinctive bulge that followed the contour of the wheel opening.

Large, sixteen inch wheels and large wheel openings contributed to the upright look of the 40-series.

The section of stripe that runs across the front wheel opening was gradually curved up and around the opening.

The band also helped to further delineate the car's wheel openings.

Script identification nameplates were worn on the front fenders, behind the wheel opening.

The rear wheel openings were again housed in fender skirts.

Cadillac script was seen on the front fender sides below the belt molding behind the wheel opening.

The fenders' strong lines and pronounced wheel openings suggest recent Audis.