6 of the best ways to relive the excess of the 1980s

How to best experience the days of MTV, big hair and transferring money from one perception to another without a time machine? How about one of these '80s icons?

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So, the entry point to this club is a $100,000? I think not.

gsarahs said:

So, the entry point to this club is a $100,000? I think not.

It was just one editorial exercise of cars that truly defined the excess. Let’s hear your list–always open to hearing everyone’s take on a subject. 

I'm quite happy with my 1980 Triumph TR8, though it's really a car of the '70s.

Here's some suggestions for "everyman" 80's icons:

Ford Mustang GT 5.0, Porsche 944, VW GTI, Dodge Omni Shelby GLHS, Honda CRX Si, Subaru Brat, Honda Prelude, Toyota Supra Turbo, Chevy Camaro IROC-Z, Mercedes 560SL, Jeep Grand Wagoneer. 

Many of those were also on posters and featured in movies in the 1980's, but they are more affordable (then and now) - and easier to operate and maintain - and also welcome at the Rad type car events. 

David S. Wallens said:

gsarahs said:

So, the entry point to this club is a $100,000? I think not.

It was just one editorial exercise of cars that truly defined the excess. Let’s hear your list–always open to hearing everyone’s take on a subject. 

I mean, it has to have a black 1982 Trans Am and a 1983 GMC G-series van with a red stripe, right? :)

In reply to codrus (Forum Supporter) :

Both excellent choices. 

The Countach is OK, but I'd much rather have a Miura even though it is from the previous decade!

In reply to wspohn :

Hard to argue with that.