 It had gradually declined in popularity following the launch of the more modern Horizon and Alpine models during the late 1970s.Talbot's entry-level model, the Sunbeam, ceased production in late 1981 and was succeeded by the Talbot Samba a compact three-door hatchback which used the same underpinnings and bodyshell as the Peugeot 104.A cabriolet model would follow later.