I think there would be, too. 
I remember years back a family friend bought a yaris. 
It was so stripped down, but elegant. 
Everything was that cheap plastic stuff, though. 

Satosora

I really like this episode from Chris Harris. 
Its many years old but the old him had a bit more energy than he does now. 
He has also kept this car all these years, even though he trades and sells his other ones. 
https://youtu.be/FzOPR7STqrQ?si=bSgX-8DAv83vXidF

I'm extremely ignorant of almost anything related to cars, but I've heard him interviewed a few times. That's his claim, at least. He also thinks there would be a substantial market for those simple cars, if they could be sold.

Undisciplined

Design

Simpler Cars

What?
I am sure that cant be true. 
Meeting safety regulations doesnt mean in needs to be unnecessarily heavy. 
I feel like cars have become too luxurious. 
If they didnt have ac or radio, and everything mechanical, I bet the weight could be cut a lot. 
Even with all the safety features needed today. 
I havent heard of eric peters, but I do know of chris harris lol