Tag: 80s
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Coachbuilder: Big Johnson
We’re not sure whether Johnson Motor Company, which made Camaros and Firebirds into retro wannabes like today’s feature, is related to the old Big Johnson t-shirt company; but it’s entirely possible. There are a lot of these 70s and 80s oddballs out there, but this one stands out with its orphaned brand roots and T-Tops,…
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Worst Stretch of the Word “Restored”? Custom Fiero.
Here we have a Fiero with custom body parts and a look the seller says makes it comparable to “FERRARIS / LAMBROS”. Interestingly, the seller also says it was “totally restored.” Hmm…we need to talk about the definition of restored. At its root, this is one of the best (latest) Fieros, which means it has…
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Very 80s Custom Beetle
This is your opportunity to own a darling of VW Trends Magazine from 1992! Feel the teal. The seller mentions 1983 in the ad, but the magazine is clearly from 1992 or 1993 and the wheel, seat, audio and color choices all fit better with late 80s or early 90s. What you get here is…
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Best of the Worst: Low-Mile, Manual Trans Cadillac Cimarron
Remember the Cimarron? Yes, it was Caddy’s J-Body, which means it shared many a part with the Chevy Cavalier, among too many other variants. Any surviving Cimarron is an oddity today, but low-mileage, manually-shifted example is something truly special – slow, but special. At $2,650, why not pick up this unusual bit of terrible GM…
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Best Fuego Ever?
We’ve posted Fuegos before, including one very low mileage example, but this one is the nicest we’ve seen in a long time. So, this may be the best Fuego that will ever come up for sale; but we must wonder why the mileage is so low. Whatever mechanical failure might have taken it off the…
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One Pic Wonder: 1985 Honda Accord Limousine
Yes, indeed, it’s a 1980s Accord limo! We’re curious about the interior, but the seller has denied us photos. Apparently, a company in Canoga Park, CA converted several of these, though we don’t know why. This one appears to have many needs; so it will be a special someone who decides to buy this and…
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What’s Better than an AWD, Manual Wagon?
How about one modified to be a pseudo-Subaru Baja? This was once an AMC Eagle wagon; but someone took an angle grinder to it and added too much diamond plate. The end result is a not-so-weatherproof mini trucklet with a carpeted bed. Wasn’t that one of the downfalls of the Lincoln Blackwood? Fittingly bidding sits…
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Rolling Cliché: Maserati Biturbo with Fire Damage
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone says “Maserati Biturbo?” If you said “Shitbox Market Letter”, then you’re either me or my brother. Most people say “fire.” Biturbo owners sometimes get offended and call the fire danger a cliché; but this one, like so many, has roots in the truth. This car…
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Celebrity Eurosport Wagon, Eh!
Remember the Chevy Celebrity? Yes, it was basic transportation in its day and precisely zero celebrities drove Celebrities. Even a car this boring had a special edition, in this case known as the Eurosport. This Eurosport wagon is as cool as a Celebrity can possibly be. Is that cool enough? This car is a Canadian…
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Rare First-Gen Prelude
This is a claimed 125K miles, one-family 1980 Honda Prelude which appears the be in great shape. When did you last see one of these? What’s the catch, you ask? This one has an automatic trans; so maximum driving fun is not in the cards. Still, this car deserves to be preserved and enjoyed! 125K…