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more about #1980s more comments → günter macbeetle, codename: chrystlubitshi: closed road. not professional driver... hence the lack of sliding through corners. more » quayzar: Only America could make a car that had Euro in the name that was never sold in Europe. #eurosport more » UDMan: 1st, to Franzouse; Thanks for the images of a very European Ford(s). Now onto another topic, and that has to do with European Vans that are in the US... more » Ford Tempo Fanatic: I could totally rock one of those. Its like the British Econoline. Only instead of being synonymous with Creedence, its more in tune with the Rolling ... more » Novaload: Uh, yeah. Of course. The exotic chick has never seen an automobile before, so she's startled when this dull, square, uninspired beast lumbers through ... more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: The babe can haul on my lanyard anytime she wants. The Eurosport was way too little, way too late. I don't think I'll be returning that call. #euros... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: Um, this is incredibly advanced for some of us. The above pic comes from a '95 Mercedes E320, a car which retailed for $45K-50K back in 1995. I wish... more » Turboner: "Cruise cont" almost sounds nasty ;) #1980s more » ApolloV: What I find interesting is that the mirror, dimmer, and general layout in that part of the dash hasn't really changed that much in a 2007 Infiniti M35... more » If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face: For some reason this reminds me of the middle seat belt buckles marked "CENTRE" on a string of Japanese cars my parents owned throughout the '80s and ... more » F1Morgan: Well yeah in Japanese it would be 1 or maybe 2 characters, one above the other. I just asked my wife who is Japanese, so obviously the Maxima was not ... more » Joe-Btfsplk: I had the pleasure of owning an '87 Maxima sedan. This car was SOLID! I drove it for over 300,000 miles with no major issues....a quality design, buil... more » skitter: Twenty-three years late I will suggest Anti-Theft as a solution. #1980s more » Nitrous Oxide: Sheesh... it would only occur to a mathematician to write SECURITY in a diagonal. #1980s more » badco/LoJ: The rocker switch with the OFF position at the top is fantastic. Nice find. #1980s more » -
#classicadwatch
The Power And The Beauty, 1985 Style: Nissan Silvia ZX Turbo
We knew it on these shores as the 200SX Turbo, while the Japanese and Europeans called it the Silvia ZX Turbo. Either way, it served as an excellent herpes vector! More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
Ford Transits Down On The Paris Street
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Some examples of the British Van Expeditionary Force, courtesy of PCH Poster Child Franzouse! More » -
#classicadwatch
Listen To Your Heartbeat In A 1988 Celebrity Eurosport
What does it take to charm the exotic 80s woman off her pirate ship? Eurosport! More » -
#retro
Back When Automotive Interior Designers Weren't So Slick: SECU- RITY Indicator Lamp
Ever notice how every interior component in cars these days, no matter how cheaply made, appears to have been vetted by a crew of marketing types and focus groups? That's why it's refreshing to see this Maxima's dash. More » -
#engineoftheday
Engine Of The Day: Ford Kent
We've already honored the Ford "Pinto" OHC engine here, but what about the pushrod four that served as the early Pinto's base engine? More » -
#foundoncraigslist
Deal Of The Year: Bustle-Back Ex-CIA Seville Limo For $350- Ran When Parked!
In a way, I'm glad that I don't live in Southern California, because otherwise I'd probably own thisHell Projectclassic Cadillac right now! More » -
#downonthejunkyard
One Of The Last AMC-Built Grand Wagoneers Heads To The Last Roundup
Chrysler bought what was left of AMC in 1987, it's a little sad to see this woodgrain-bedecked Pre Cupholder Era SUV from 1986- back when SUVs were honest about their truckness- about to be crushed. More » -
#carshows
The Island That Rust Forgot Attracts Vast Swarm Of Italian Iron
One day after the big Park Street Auto Show, the All-Italian Car And Motorcycle Show takes place just across town. No way could I resist a middle-school playground packed with weird Fiats! More » -
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#engineoftheday
Engine Of The Day Overload!
We've been doing the Engine Of The Day series for a couple of years, so it's time we put all 74 EOTD honorees together! More » -
#downonthejunkyard
Speaking Of Crusher-Bound 80s Two-Seaters, How About This Nissan Pulsar NX?
One very 80s automotive phenomenon was the two-seater commuter car. Of all of them, only the Honda CRX had real staying power; the others mostly disappeared. Still, junkyard archeologists sometimes turn up some interesting bones. More » -
#downonthejunkyard
I'm Not An EXP, Says Doomed Mercury LN7 To The Crusher
When was the last time you saw an LN7 on the street? This car going to the junkyard probably cuts California's LN7 population by 20% More » -
#classicadwatch
1983 AMC Eagle: Too Far Ahead Of Its Time?
Who in their right mind would buy a station wagon with four-wheel drive? That's probably what the competitors of doomed AMC had to say back in the Late Malaise Era. More » -
#engineoftheday
Engine Of The Day: Buick V6
If we ever get around to doing an Ultimate Engine Survivors list (to accompany the Survivor Cars list), this engine will surely be near the top. 47 years and counting! More » -
#classicadwatch
All-American 1981 Plymouth Horizon Stomps On "World Car" Ford Escort
Yes, what could be more American than a Volkswagen-engined Plymouth based on a Simca design? Actually, big spenders could get the '81 Horizon with Chrysler's new 2.2 engine, which upped the American-ness to some extent. More » -
#cashforclunkers
Clunkerized Mercedes-Benzes Clog Up Junkyards, Ghost Of Karl Benz To Haunt White House
You'd think that a car that cost as much as a new Mercedes-Benz W126- for example, $61,000 for a 1989 420SEL ($106K in 2009 bucks)- would be safe from the Clunkpocalypse. Think again! More » -
#engineoftheday
Engine Of The Day: Nissan VG
With 20 years of service, installation in dozens of different vehicles, and an excellent racing record, the Nissan VG definitely deserves Engine Of The Day honors. More » -
#24hoursoflemons
Lamest Day LeMons Into Second Half, Subaru Impreza Leads!
Would you believe a Subaru leading as the we get deeper into nighttime racing? It hasn't even been raining! Yes, the Team Paisley '98 Impreza has a couple of laps on the number two contender.
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#classicadwatch
The Best Thing About The 1983 Skyhawk Was The Interest Rate
Here's evidence that the Malaise Era really did persist until 1983; after the relentless inflation, oil crises, and general economic gloom of the previous ten years, 8.8% interest on a car loan sounded incredibly good. More » -
#downonthestreet
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit LS Diesel
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. How much power does a car really need? More » -
#downonthestreet
500 Old Cars And Trucks Down On The Streets Of Alameda, California
More than two years after the first street-parked Alameda car in this series, we've reached the 500 mark! 1919 to 2000, Chevrolets to Rolls-Royces, econoboxes to muscle cars: all here! More »
