80's love?

[93VR6]

Anyone else love car designs from the eighties? I know underneath they're not the best but from the outside I think a lot of these cars are absolutely amazing. I personally have only owned one of these, a 89 190e 2.6 and it was a pretty fun car to drive and was super reliable.

Fox body Mustang,
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/Ford_Mustang_GT_convertible_%28third_generation%29.jpg/800px-Ford_Mustang_GT_convertible_%28third_generation%29.jpg

BMW E30
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/BMW_325_1987_E30.jpg/800px-BMW_325_1987_E30.jpg

Volvo 240 Turbo
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Volvo_240_Turbo%2C_Anders_Olafsson_19850706-1.jpg/800px-Volvo_240_Turbo%2C_Anders_Olafsson_19850706-1.jpg

Mercedes 190e (the only one of these I have owned)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/1990_190E_2.5-16.jpg

Audi 90
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/Audi_90q20v.jpg

[atgilchrist]

Here is an 80s car I can get behind:
http://chrisescars.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/delorean.jpg

[Cos]

http://www.musclecarclub.com/other-cars/imports/toyota-supra/images/toyota-supra-1988a.jpg

[DonJuan]

The Delorean is a classic and will always be.

E30 M3 widebody is sexy, as is the 190E Cosworths.

Crush all the others especially that Volvo! :barf:

http://www.subzeuz.nl/3d/F40/F40-68.jpg

[Guillermo]

i personally think cars from the 80s suck, but I can see how someone who was born in the 90s might think they are cool because they seem "retro."

[93VR6]

Originally posted by Guillermo
i personally think cars from the 80s suck, but I can see how someone who was born in the 90s might think they are cool because they seem "retro."

Born in the 80's but I see your point, I still think they look good regardless.

I hate how all new cars have super high window sills and how the window lines (back to front) point into the ground. I prefer when the lines are parallel to the ground.

[TaiChino]

I think the only car that is actually ugly as fuck but you have to love it because it was on every 10 year old boys wall and is nostalgic was the almighty Countach.http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1980-1989/1985-Lamborghini-Countach-White-Front-Angle-Open-Doors-st.jpg

[DonJuan]

^ but the Countach was designed in the 70's and was built in late 70's

[TaiChino]

Hmm I stand corrected

[G-ZUS]

http://www.wroomwroom.com/sites/wroom12.o4362788055.v74.lon.host8.biz/files/technical_sheet/car/2171-Mercedes_Benz-300_CE_/Mercedes_Benz_300ce_6429dd24afb98cbf6242a3011096881a.jpg

[Abeo]

http://www.mustang-pictures.com/1986-mustang-1.jpg
http://media.windingroad.com/autos_db/thumbnails/Tbird1_jpg_677x1000_q100.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yICfDrcEyc8/Tkw_OVk3ypI/AAAAAAAAAsw/v_sakw_YEYs/s1600/130_0904_05_z%252B1985_toyota_celica_supra%252Bfront_view.jpg
http://www.badmovies.org/movies/wraith/wraith2.jpg

The 80's cars bring back a bit of nostalgia for me, but I hate the 80's interior design. 90's cars interiors were better, but the cars got rid of hard lines and went jelly bean shape.

[cam_wmh]

80's euros? Love 'em.
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/7093/rolling3am8.jpg

http://www.openclutch.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_slideshow_no_watermark/images/blog/2808-mercedes-benz-190e-evo-ii/2808-10110-mercedes-benz-190e-evo-ii.jpg

[Euro_Trash]

Yes please

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p280/dbpiche/Ruf8.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p280/dbpiche/tumblr_ku9o07rKL01qzbk0ho1_500.jpg

[Euro_Trash]

Couple more

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p280/dbpiche/85-SpQua.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p280/dbpiche/red_racer_porsche_959.jpg

[Rat Fink]

.

[chkolny541]

loved the 80's designs, HATE the 90's designs

[Maybelater]

Originally posted by TaiChino
I think the only car that is actually ugly as fuck but you have to love it because it was on every 10 year old boys wall and is nostalgic was the almighty Countach.

So true, at least for me though.

[Seth1968]

Originally posted by Guillermo
i personally think cars from the 80s suck, but I can see how someone who was born in the 90s might think they are cool because they seem "retro."

You've missed the point.

Just a guess from your prior posts, but I'm thinking you're around 30 years old and live in your parents basement.

Anyway, I longed for the following, but ended up with a '78 Chev Caprice Classic. Lol--Classic to what?









http://www.motorera.com/firebird/1984/84transam2.jpg

[xnvy]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-el66XIsKydg/TaSt062XJSI/AAAAAAAABS0/4ZE-ktC7D58/s1600/190_senna.jpg :drool:

[ianmcc]

This is my DD...
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c272/02ztsian/Merkur/DSCF8036.jpg

[masoncgy]

I love 80s cars... lots of revolutionary designs at the time. You don't see too many of them around any more either, so now they have that classic appearance.

I saw an early 80s 'K-car' style convertible (either 600 or LeBaron) in mint shape cruising in Nanaimo the other day... wearing 'Collector' plates. It made me feel very old, given I remember when those cars came out on the lots... lol...

[syritis]

Pretty easy pick for me
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253428_10150650360075497_634525496_19353135_6961353_n.jpg

[ddduke]

I'm a truck and muscle car guy but I absolutely love ae86s. I've been on the hunt for a super clean one to buy as a project ever since I sold my last one 5 or 6 years ago.

[kvg]

E30 and e28's :drool:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_31A1OuxefTU/S9rRZA7VMsI/AAAAAAAADWE/TTd4ur36v1c/s1600/BA_E28_M5_4.jpg

and the 930

http://www.voodooturbo.com/images/cars/porsche/930_Slantnose/Porsche-930S-Slantnose.jpg

[stujew]

Vw Scirocco FTW! Just bought an 87 16v, and I also own a 1980 Volvo 240 with a 350 dropped in :D love both of them.

[xnvy]

Almost forgot about this...
www.spoki.lv/upload/articles/47/478181/images/Zem-zirga-zimes-4.jpg

[corsvette]

So much love for the 80's cars for me. Growing up around these cars in that era i have lots of favorites, some are getting very hard to find.

1987 Audi 4000 quattro, had one in high school for about a week before the engine pitched a rod. Still would love to find a nice clean one.
http://i40.tinypic.com/8yrk1g.jpg

1987 Grand National
http://i40.tinypic.com/24ltob8.jpg

1988 BMW M6, damn near impossible to find.
http://i42.tinypic.com/whfhxi.jpg

1988 Camaro Iroc convertible, owned one a few years ago with a 5.0l tbi, got beat by a girl in a Grand Am GT 3.4. Still want another only this time with a tuned port 350.
http://i44.tinypic.com/2rgdoht.jpg

My Uncle bought one of these new in 88, it was one cool ass looking family sedan in my 10yr old eyes!
http://i40.tinypic.com/k30z84.jpg

1988 Mazda 323 GTX- AWD turbo. Super rare.
http://i41.tinypic.com/10r0eo3.jpg

1989 Trans Am GTA Turbo, Rare cars, they had the same Turbo V6 as the grand national.
http://i54.tinypic.com/dxmjv4.jpg

[know1edge]

?

http://i53.tinypic.com/jtx5aa.jpg

[xnvy]

Originally posted by corsvette
1988 BMW M6, damn near impossible to find.
http://i42.tinypic.com/whfhxi.jpg That looks amazing! :eek:

[jsn]

certain 80s cars will have a special place in my heart. I still regret selling my old mr2. I love those flip up lights.:)
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4332/canona51018feb2006003.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/338/canona51018feb2006003.jpg/)

[GT4rally]

Wow, you guys have no idea how lucky you are with all the great cars available now!

I was a teenager in the mid '80's and I can tell you that most cars, with a few exceptions (Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, some Japanese), were absolute garbage! Fox body mustangs were ugly as sin, archaic under the skin and painfully slow compared to a modern minivan! 200hp from a V8 muscle car... seriously! Don't get me started on the drum brakes! My Dad had a 1981 Chev Blazer with a 305 V8 that produced an astounding 105hp! What?

I'll admit that I really liked the lines of the IROC, but it was an absolute pig to drive--talk about cowl shake! Not Acceptable in any decade!

Have you ever sat in a mid-eighties Cadillac? Nothing says we don't give a shit about the customer more than a 1980's car interior (most were leftover designs from the 70's).

I still shake my head when I see a late '80s (even early 90s) Chrysler sedan, or a first gen FWD GM boat with 14" wire wheels and cheap chrome trim--they really needed to pull their collective heads out of their asses... quickly! I remember being quite disgusted with the complete lack of effort from the big car companies at the time.

You can point out that the Germans and the Japanese were making some decent cars back then, but 90% of the cars on Calgary streets were domestic. You would be lucky to see 2 , maybe 3 BMW's on your commute downtown--forget about Porsches, or any other semi-exotic. You really didn't see the huge variety we enjoy now. Although, Volvo an Mercedes were not uncommon.

I lived in Varsity Estates growing up, and in the early 80's there were 2 BMW's in the neighborhood, one Audi and NO Porsches. To this day, I can recall the exact driveways they were parked on... go count how many there are on Varsity Estates streets now! Ad to that, most people really didn't know what a BMW or an Audi was... just some strange German novelty cars!

The 80's weren't quite as bad as the 70's (especially the Detroit trash), since most were converting to fuel injection and electronic ignition, but there were very limited choices available compared to the present day.

Right now is a great time to be a car enthusiast guys... so don't long for something just cause it's old. The 80's was shit for a car guy!

[DboyNismo]

the tureno was a great car. does the 88-89 silvia s13 count? :dunno:

[msommers]

Lotus Esprit, BMW E30 M3 and my first car..1989 just snuck in :angel:

http://www.productioncars.com/send_file.php/ad_nissan_240sx_red_1989.jpg

[N1vek]

Bit biased here, but I think this has 80's written all over it.
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/8060/rollinhard1.jpg
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/9931/cobraba.jpg

[Masked Bandit]

Originally posted by GT4rally
Wow, you guys have no idea how lucky you are with all the great cars available now!

I was a teenager in the mid '80's and I can tell you that most cars, with a few exceptions (Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, some Japanese), were absolute garbage! Fox body mustangs were ugly as sin, archaic under the skin and painfully slow compared to a modern minivan! 200hp from a V8 muscle car... seriously! Don't get me started on the drum brakes! My Dad had a 1981 Chev Blazer with a 305 V8 that produced an astounding 105hp! What?

I'll admit that I really liked the lines of the IROC, but it was an absolute pig to drive--talk about cowl shake! Not Acceptable in any decade!

Have you ever sat in a mid-eighties Cadillac? Nothing says we don't give a shit about the customer more than a 1980's car interior (most were leftover designs from the 70's).

I still shake my head when I see a late '80s (even early 90s) Chrysler sedan, or a first gen FWD GM boat with 14" wire wheels and cheap chrome trim--they really needed to pull their collective heads out of their asses... quickly! I remember being quite disgusted with the complete lack of effort from the big car companies at the time.

You can point out that the Germans and the Japanese were making some decent cars back then, but 90% of the cars on Calgary streets were domestic. You would be lucky to see 2 , maybe 3 BMW's on your commute downtown--forget about Porsches, or any other semi-exotic. You really didn't see the huge variety we enjoy now. Although, Volvo an Mercedes were not uncommon.

I lived in Varsity Estates growing up, and in the early 80's there were 2 BMW's in the neighborhood, one Audi and NO Porsches. To this day, I can recall the exact driveways they were parked on... go count how many there are on Varsity Estates streets now! Ad to that, most people really didn't know what a BMW or an Audi was... just some strange German novelty cars!

The 80's weren't quite as bad as the 70's (especially the Detroit trash), since most were converting to fuel injection and electronic ignition, but there were very limited choices available compared to the present day.

Right now is a great time to be a car enthusiast guys... so don't long for something just cause it's old. The 80's was shit for a car guy!

QFT!!!

There really was a lot of garbage on the road. Even the cheap stuff put out today is miles ahead of the "premium" vehicles in the 70's & 80"s. I learned to drive on a 1975 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser station wagon. It had a 455 CID (7.4 L) motor that produced a massive .....190 HP! It did have 350 lbs of torque though which helped move its 5500 LBS of weight (never mind passengers & luggage). I think if someone put this thing on the road today there would be environmental protesters up in arms. When I drove it, gas consumption was usually in single digit territory.

[sputnik]

http://assets.hemmings.com/story_image/111851-500-0.jpg

[Cos]

I still want to find one of these:

http://bautos.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Black-Grand-National.jpg

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by N1vek
Bit biased here....

LOL same here, love the 80s style and design....miss my old car everyday, wish i neve sold it :(

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s5/cory_mr2/soldmonte.jpg

[ekguy]

lots of nice cars being posted for sure.

[ekguy]

my additions. Love 80's and 90's cars.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i34/Gravy_83/mazda-rx7-fc-convertible-picture-2967.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i34/Gravy_83/297386932_ab46a75cc7.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i34/Gravy_83/5001901650_0d894fa37a_b.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i34/Gravy_83/5200390549_a9b4f234a1.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i34/Gravy_83/ferrtest.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i34/Gravy_83/Lotus_Esprit_Turbo_7.jpg

[Guillermo]

Originally posted by GT4rally
Wow, you guys have no idea how lucky you are with all the great cars available now!

I was a teenager in the mid '80's and I can tell you that most cars, with a few exceptions (Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, some Japanese), were absolute garbage! Fox body mustangs were ugly as sin, archaic under the skin and painfully slow compared to a modern minivan! 200hp from a V8 muscle car... seriously! Don't get me started on the drum brakes! My Dad had a 1981 Chev Blazer with a 305 V8 that produced an astounding 105hp! What?

I'll admit that I really liked the lines of the IROC, but it was an absolute pig to drive--talk about cowl shake! Not Acceptable in any decade!

Have you ever sat in a mid-eighties Cadillac? Nothing says we don't give a shit about the customer more than a 1980's car interior (most were leftover designs from the 70's).

I still shake my head when I see a late '80s (even early 90s) Chrysler sedan, or a first gen FWD GM boat with 14" wire wheels and cheap chrome trim--they really needed to pull their collective heads out of their asses... quickly! I remember being quite disgusted with the complete lack of effort from the big car companies at the time.

You can point out that the Germans and the Japanese were making some decent cars back then, but 90% of the cars on Calgary streets were domestic. You would be lucky to see 2 , maybe 3 BMW's on your commute downtown--forget about Porsches, or any other semi-exotic. You really didn't see the huge variety we enjoy now. Although, Volvo an Mercedes were not uncommon.

I lived in Varsity Estates growing up, and in the early 80's there were 2 BMW's in the neighborhood, one Audi and NO Porsches. To this day, I can recall the exact driveways they were parked on... go count how many there are on Varsity Estates streets now! Ad to that, most people really didn't know what a BMW or an Audi was... just some strange German novelty cars!

The 80's weren't quite as bad as the 70's (especially the Detroit trash), since most were converting to fuel injection and electronic ignition, but there were very limited choices available compared to the present day.

Right now is a great time to be a car enthusiast guys... so don't long for something just cause it's old. The 80's was shit for a car guy!

This. i tried to say this earlier in the thread but was flamed and even accused of being 30 years old and living in my parents basement. :rolleyes: I am not a fan of 80s vehicles, or the 80s in general. I did not like the big boxy car designs of the era, and as mentioned above the technology in those cars is so archaic relative to today's vehicles. Not to mention that it was a decade of arrogance, excess, and "family values," and that is clearly reflected in the car designs too.

The 80s have recently become "cool" among kids born in the late 80s or 90s, because they didn't really live it and thus think it's neat and retro - that's why i made my remark about that above.

One design that I like from the 80s though is this (forerunner of modern AWD and crossovers, which is neat IMO):
http://casualist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/amc_eagle_wagons_19871.jpg

[89s1]

My first love

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/89s1/wholecamera085.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/89s1/wholecamera078.jpg

A bit more sexy example...

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab201/ef9OBA/DSC00310.jpg

And it's been mentioned in the thread already, but I have a soft spot for the 86.5-92 supras

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2766/4485238358_7d7130f28b_z.jpg
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4008/4484588909_f841b1d497_z.jpg

[masoncgy]

Although I agree that they were slower than hell, I have always liked the 79-86 Fox body Mustang coupes, those are my favorite cars of the 80s, no question. I owned two of them as a teenager, an 83 GLX 5.0L coupe and then an 80 4 cyl coupe that received a 5.0L swap. Easiest cars in the world to work on.

One car that holds a special place in my heart... my old 1981 Mercury Zephyr Z7 coupe... the one car I wish I never would have let go. Slow... painfully slow... even with the 5.0L... but it was the most unique ride I ever had. It was also ultra rare, given the fact it had a factory moonroof, A/C, power windows, console, etc... lots of features reserved for only the most premium of Zephyrs... lol...

I don't even have a picture of it, but it was sort of like this one:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4096356935_4d5d566b02.jpg

[spacerz]

Originally posted by Cos


My uncle has an 87' in B.C. with less than 7k on the clock.
There is also one for sale on our local kijiji....didnt have a chance to look at it...but it was listed at 4,000 and it was an 85' (even rarer, since only 2000ish made).

My favorite would have to be....
http://www.adclassix.com/images/88hondapreludesi.jpg

[AndyL]

http://www.cbsnews.com/i/tim/2011/04/21/brat_540x405.jpg
about the only subaru I'd still ever see the point in owning... :rofl:

Yeah 79 - but close enough... it's so fucking 80s...

Ooops i forgot the most important part... it was the cool car... right up until...

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/09/backtothefuture_truck.jpg

Anyone remember that red/yellow brat, done up with a roll bar, recaros in the back, pre-runner bumper... Wonder what ever happened to that one - it was friggin awesome...

[kvg]

Don't forget the Omni GLH (Goes Like Hell)

http://www.allpar.com/photos/dodge/omni/shelby.jpg

[mr2mike]

I love the look of the 87-93 Mustangs and actually owned a 91 LX with a GT kit when I was 16. Eventually, I'd love to buy a '93 GT convertible like the one pictured below. Just because I love the look of them. Thinking back and driving other cars... it was probably the worst drive-able car and I'm comparing it to other cars of the same year. Bad blind spots, shitty seats, bad handling, turning radius was like a bus. But would want one for my collection.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/photopost/data/3237/downsized_0128091635_1_.jpg

[Chantastic]

Originally posted by DonJuan
^ but the Countach was designed in the 70's and was built in late 70's

It's original design was made in the 70's but it kept changing all the way up until '90 when the Diablo was released

[Seth1968]

Originally posted by Guillermo
[B]

This. i tried to say this earlier in the thread but was flamed and even accused of being 30 years old and living in my parents basement. :rolleyes: I am not a fan of 80s vehicles, or the 80s in general. I did not like the big boxy car designs of the era, and as mentioned above the technology in those cars is so archaic relative to today's vehicles. Not to mention that it was a decade of arrogance, excess, and "family values," and that is clearly reflected in the car designs too,

Once again, you've missed the obvious.

This thread is simply reminiscent of cars that some of us "grew up with".

There's nothing here to fight your secret war.

[xnvy]

Originally posted by kvg
Don't forget the Omni GLH (Goes Like Hell)

http://www.allpar.com/photos/dodge/omni/shelby.jpg Did you try and post this? http://www.dragtimes.com/images/11232-1987-Dodge-Omni.jpg

[Gibson]

Yep, love me some 80s cars.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/Alfa_Romeo_75_Red_Nurburgring.jpg

Late 70s, but close enough. It was produced through the 80s.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Lancia_Delta_Integrale_Evo_2_IMG_9403.jpg/800px-Lancia_Delta_Integrale_Evo_2_IMG_9403.jpg

http://img2.netcarshow.com/Saab-900_Turbo_16S_1984_800x600_wallpaper_01.jpg

[Proboscis]

http://www.89accord.com/seipage3_4.jpg

ya ya

[GT4rally]

Originally posted by masoncgy
One car that holds a special place in my heart... my old 1981 Mercury Zephyr Z7 coupe... the one car I wish I never would have let go. Slow... painfully slow... even with the 5.0L... but it was the most unique ride I ever had. It was also ultra rare, given the fact it had a factory moonroof, A/C, power windows, console, etc... lots of features reserved for only the most premium of Zephyrs... lol...

Haha! My grandma drove one of these... no joke!

[sevewone]

My civic's kinda 80's....

http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss327/eveseve/ride.jpg

[davesparky6]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/2929101097_4d07e39d0b.jpg

[Sugarphreak]

...

[TaiChino]

Originally posted by 89s1
My first love

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/89s1/wholecamera085.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/89s1/wholecamera078.jpg

A bit more sexy example...

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab201/ef9OBA/DSC00310.jpg

And it's been mentioned in the thread already, but I have a soft spot for the 86.5-92 supras

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2766/4485238358_7d7130f28b_z.jpg
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4008/4484588909_f841b1d497_z.jpg


'88 Civic FTW!! My first too!!!

[freshprince1]

I do not miss the vehicle our family had in the 80's.

http://images.copart.com/website/data/pix/20101117/23428190_AX.JPG

[GT4rally]

Ok, I'll play... My '88 Celica Alltrac!

[masoncgy]

Originally posted by GT4rally
Haha! My grandma drove one of these... no joke!

I believe it, given the one I had I purchased from a lady who was 90... lol...

Like I said, slower than all hell, but it was the coolest car I ever owned. It's the one I wish I didn't let slip away. They are virtually extinct now.

They also make an amazing sleeper with a few modifications... :devil:

[corsvette]

Originally posted by masoncgy


I believe it, given the one I had I purchased from a lady who was 90... lol...

Like I said, slower than all hell, but it was the coolest car I ever owned. It's the one I wish I didn't let slip away. They are virtually extinct now.

They also make an amazing sleeper with a few modifications... :devil:

My Great Uncle had a Zephyr wagon, woodgrain sides and it had a 302 or other small V8. I remember driving it when i was about 14, it had the horn switch on the signal lever iirc. You're right about being rare, you NEVER see those cars anymore.

[89s1]

Originally posted by TaiChino



'88 Civic FTW!! My first too!!!

89 actually, its what my username signifies. 89 si.

[Cos]

Originally posted by corsvette


My Great Uncle had a Zephyr wagon, woodgrain sides and it had a 302 or other small V8. I remember driving it when i was about 14, it had the horn switch on the signal lever iirc. You're right about being rare, you NEVER see those cars anymore.

Hey we had one of those. I didnt even remember we had it until you posted this.

[masoncgy]

My Zephyr had the horn on the turn signal too... I believe that was pretty standard in most Ford/Mercury vehicles of the 1978-1982/3 vintage.

[GT4rally]

My parents had a 1975 Ford Gran Torino woody wagon when I was really young. That thing was like a cruise ship inside! Had a 460 V8 (7.5L), 8-track tape deck, fake brown leather and a double jump seat in the back that folded into the floor! It was great for long trips!

[r3ccOs]

http://www.modifiedcars.com/pix/cars_large/28586_111666.jpg

I have one of these

http://www.europeancarweb.com/features/0111ec_3_alfa_romeo/index.html

[tirebob]

Originally posted by masoncgy
Although I agree that they were slower than hell, I have always liked the 79-86 Fox body Mustang coupes, those are my favorite cars of the 80s, no question. I owned two of them as a teenager, an 83 GLX 5.0L coupe and then an 80 4 cyl coupe that received a 5.0L swap. Easiest cars in the world to work on.

One car that holds a special place in my heart... my old 1981 Mercury Zephyr Z7 coupe... the one car I wish I never would have let go. Slow... painfully slow... even with the 5.0L... but it was the most unique ride I ever had. It was also ultra rare, given the fact it had a factory moonroof, A/C, power windows, console, etc... lots of features reserved for only the most premium of Zephyrs... lol...

I don't even have a picture of it, but it was sort of like this one:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4096356935_4d5d566b02.jpg

My first car I bought in 1987 was a 1978 Mercury Zephyr coupe... Loved that car! lol!

[corsvette]

Lotsa love here for the Zephyr! lol:D

[962 kid]

Originally posted by Guillermo


This. i tried to say this earlier in the thread but was flamed and even accused of being 30 years old and living in my parents basement. :rolleyes: I am not a fan of 80s vehicles, or the 80s in general. I did not like the big boxy car designs of the era, and as mentioned above the technology in those cars is so archaic relative to today's vehicles. Not to mention that it was a decade of arrogance, excess, and "family values," and that is clearly reflected in the car designs too.

The 80s have recently become "cool" among kids born in the late 80s or 90s, because they didn't really live it and thus think it's neat and retro - that's why i made my remark about that above.


I don't like most cars from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and I likely won't like most of them from the 10s. That's because most cars are boring and unexceptional. However, every decade has had its share of great cars that stood above the rest for whatever reason be it styling, technology, performance, outlandishness, whatever. The point of threads like this is to showcase the exceptional, not bitch about how cars now are technologically superior (duh?), or how most cars of the time were stylistically challenged, or how the only reason to like 80s cars is because they're "retro."

The great cars of the 80s shaped the great cars of the 90s. Audi, Porsche, Mercedes all started selling their cars with AWD systems in the 80s. Porsche and Ferrari began using carbon kevlar in the 959/F40. Sequential turbocharging as used on the mk4 supra and FD3S? First seen on a street car in the 80s. 1980s also saw the mass adoption of ABS and EFI. In short, the cars we enjoy today wouldn't have been possible without the greats of the 80s. That's looking at it from a technological standpoint, I don't feel like writing another paragraph about influential styling or incredible motorsports from the 80s.

However, you have time and time again demonstrated a startling inability to grasp concepts and ideas that are apparent to average human beings, so I will lay this out in point form for you.

- most cars from all decades suck, even now
- there were exceptional cars in the 80s
- this thread was made with the intent of sharing the high points of what many people view as a dull decade in automotive history
- NOBODY cares if you didn't like cars from the 80s
- stop posting like a troll or you will likely get banned again

[RiceCake]

Originally posted by jsn
certain 80s cars will have a special place in my heart. I still regret selling my old mr2. I love those flip up lights.:)

I love my AW11s! :thumbsup:

[streethondas]

89
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3599532669_056c172e5b.jpg

[finboy]

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/474/charger4large.jpg

charger formerly owned by myself and boostinfested's brother

[GTS4tw]

Originally posted by 962 kid



I don't like most cars from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and I likely won't like most of them from the 10s. That's because most cars are boring and unexceptional. However, every decade has had its share of great cars that stood above the rest for whatever reason be it styling, technology, performance, outlandishness, whatever. The point of threads like this is to showcase the exceptional, not bitch about how cars now are technologically superior (duh?), or how most cars of the time were stylistically challenged, or how the only reason to like 80s cars is because they're "retro."

The great cars of the 80s shaped the great cars of the 90s. Audi, Porsche, Mercedes all started selling their cars with AWD systems in the 80s. Porsche and Ferrari began using carbon kevlar in the 959/F40. Sequential turbocharging as used on the mk4 supra and FD3S? First seen on a street car in the 80s. 1980s also saw the mass adoption of ABS and EFI. In short, the cars we enjoy today wouldn't have been possible without the greats of the 80s. That's looking at it from a technological standpoint, I don't feel like writing another paragraph about influential styling or incredible motorsports from the 80s.

However, you have time and time again demonstrated a startling inability to grasp concepts and ideas that are apparent to average human beings, so I will lay this out in point form for you.

- most cars from all decades suck, even now
- there were exceptional cars in the 80s
- this thread was made with the intent of sharing the high points of what many people view as a dull decade in automotive history
- NOBODY cares if you didn't like cars from the 80s
- stop posting like a troll or you will likely get banned again

:clap: :clap: :clap: Couldn't have said it better myself. I love 80's cars because they are the crossover between cars you drive and cars that drive you. The end of the carburetor meant the end of the average guy working on his own car and took a lot of the personal care that vehicles needed away.

Myself its Toyotas from the 80's, back when their trucks were a step above and their cars were still RWD, I love my corollas and cant think of any newer cars that are as desirable to me.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/461/4721/38652360001_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4836/4941/24589970001_large.jpg

http://image.turbomagazine.com/f/17782040+w750+st0/turp_0301_02_z+1982_toyota_corolla+corolla.jpg

[masoncgy]

Originally posted by finboy
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/474/charger4large.jpg

charger formerly owned by myself and boostinfested's brother

Nice! I very briefly owned an '84 Shelby Charger a number of years ago, though it had the other paint scheme... was silver with blue stripe & accents.

Sadly, it was only equipped with the high output 2.2L as the turbo engine wasn't added until the 1985 model year, so definitely not a quick car!

The engine ran like a top. The 5-speed was the typical bulky & clunky gearbox that equipped basically all of the Chrysler vehicles at the time... unrefined slushbox!

Mine was like this one:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5091353968_6542cab6fe.jpg

[Tomaz]

I'm still impressed with my 87' Jaguar. The thing still looks good, and came with all the creature comforts that cars still come with today! Everything was powered in that car. Even when you lock to doors, it will roll up the windows and close the sunroof for you! I totally wish i had that on my car from 2009! Sorry... got a bit excited there.

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/382/jag1.png

[finboy]

Originally posted by masoncgy


Nice! I very briefly owned an '84 Shelby Charger a number of years ago, though it had the other paint scheme... was silver with blue stripe & accents.

Sadly, it was only equipped with the high output 2.2L as the turbo engine wasn't added until the 1985 model year, so definitely not a quick car!

The engine ran like a top. The 5-speed was the typical bulky & clunky gearbox that equipped basically all of the Chrysler vehicles at the time... unrefined slushbox!

Mine was like this one:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5091353968_6542cab6fe.jpg

The a525 transmission was crap, mine was upgraded to the a523 that could handle 350 plus ft lbs of torque to the wheels

Mine was a mostly stock tii set up, still miss it

[heavyD]

^^^:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: From the advertisement;


"...Further proof that Dodge's 2.2 Liter engine is destined to become a legend..."

It's a legend all right. Legendary for keeping mechanics busy. If if wasn't for the engine's hunger for head gaskets I would have had much more fonder memories of my old 1985 Daytona Turbo Z. It was a fun car when it was running.

[masoncgy]

lol... another 80s car I had at one point in time... my was an '84 Chrysler Laser XE... was the same car as the Daytona, only 'more luxurious' .... was junk!

[finboy]

Originally posted by heavyD
^^^:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: From the advertisement;



It's a legend all right. Legendary for keeping mechanics busy. If if wasn't for the engine's hunger for head gaskets I would have had much more fonder memories of my old 1985 Daytona Turbo Z. It was a fun car when it was running.

the mopar performance head gasket solved any issues with it, i know guys who REUSED the things 9 or 10 times with 25+psi from a holset turbo w/o blowing it.

great motors, not so great designed head though, 8v non cross flow for the lose

[89s1]

Originally posted by masoncgy
lol... another 80s car I had at one point in time... my was an '84 Chrysler Laser XE... was the same car as the Daytona, only 'more luxurious' .... was junk!

lol did it have the full digital dash?

[sillysod]

http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Porsche/87-Porsche-959_DV-09_MBC-04.jpg

best 80's car ever.

[masoncgy]

Originally posted by 89s1


lol did it have the full digital dash?

Yeah it sure did, it had everything, even the electronic voice alert... a talking car... how sweet is that? lol...

It looked a lot like this one here:
http://www.motorbase.com/pictures/contributions/991017/std_1984_chrysler_laser_xe.jpg

Here's the high tech voice alert system in action... ahh that voice takes me back... lol...

OBFdvJwl8T8

[Anomaly]

Love the 82-92 Fbody's and 87-93 Fox Body's.

80's cars have one huge advantage, weight. In a thirdgens case, combine that with a modern powerplant...LSx and a T56 and you have a great car. :clap:

[Proboscis]

I learned on 80s throw away cars that had no love.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by masoncgy


Yeah it sure did, it had everything, even the electronic voice alert... a talking car... how sweet is that? lol...

It looked a lot like this one here:
http://www.motorbase.com/pictures/contributions/991017/std_1984_chrysler_laser_xe.jpg

Here's the high tech voice alert system in action... ahh that voice takes me back... lol...

OBFdvJwl8T8

Brings back memories. My Daytona had the voice alert system and the same computer on the right. It didn't have the digital dash as I think only the Laser got that.

[GT4rally]

twkIdxgS0lo

[Lubu]

Originally posted by davesparky6
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/2929101097_4d07e39d0b.jpg

What abomination of a BMW is that? :eek: Or is it an Alpha Romeo?? :confused:

[Cos]

Originally posted by Lubu


What abomination of a BMW is that? :eek: Or is it an Alpha Romeo?? :confused:

Alfa Romeo SZ

[BerserkerCatSplat]

http://i30.tinypic.com/1zx1p1g.jpg

I always liked the early 80s J10 pickups.

[Proboscis]

Beyond meet in 2024, Let's see who has no 80s love.

[WhippWhapp]

http://www.carlustblog.com/images/2008/07/09/mkvii1.jpg

[chkolny541]

^whata beast

[Tuner1]

Great thread :thumbsup:

[Tuner1]

Another...

[Tuner1]

I could post for hours!

[Sugarphreak]

...

[Tuner1]

In-line 6...

[Tuner1]

Pretty tough to beat an '80s Benz :bigpimp:

[sillysod]

Originally posted by WhippWhapp
http://www.carlustblog.com/images/2008/07/09/mkvii1.jpg

oh god... so ugly they look amazing

http://gifninja.com/animatedgifs/3742/drool.gif

[Tuner1]

My first true love. I ended up owning three different ones.

Great memories :love: