The 25-year rule: let's get an eligible car list started (with pics)

Its going to be a while but:

ddavidv wrote: Hyundai Pony pickup

The Pony was sold new in Canada. Best selling car in the country in 1984. And there are almost none left at all.

SlickDizzy wrote:

wlkelley3 wrote: This is amazingly similiar to the Opel Manta. GM did a some badge engineering between Opel and Isuzu. Still cool though.

Believe it or not, the 117 was actually designed by Italdesign/Giugiaro before GM bought a stake in Isuzu. It is also a substantially bigger car than a Manta.

Cool. Never seen the Isuzu before. Just stating that the lines are similiar to a Manta A. Not saying that's a bad thing. I have an Opel. And there are several cars that look like sold in America but the Euro/Asia version is usually better. Like the Sunbeam Talbot that someone else posted looks an awful lot like an old Dodge Omni/Plymouth Horizon. But again probably better drivetrain and maybe a bit larger.

MG Metro Turbo

MG Metro 6R4

More MG goodness

And if we can wait a few more years

SlickDizzy wrote: Here's what I have thought of so far. Isuzu 117 Coupe (1968-81)

That Isuzu reminded me of something.......

A Fiat Dino coupe

Surprised only one person mentioned the Lancia. Thought it's rally credentials would have won it hearts here.

there is also this gem from Fiat. The Strade TC 130. Take a regular humble Strade with all of 80hp, hand it over to your abarth division for a twin cam and some suspension and body work.. and you get a hot hatch with 130hp to go GTi hunting..

Lotus excel

Ford Cortina

Ford Falcon (similar to fairmont, so mustang goodies should fit)

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SEAT 1430

the UMM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMM_%28Uni%C3%A3o_Metalo-Mec%C3%A2nica%29

SAAB 600 (rebadged lancia)

Seriously, you know you wanna try to get a reliant robin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evante small beans, but could be cool

Talbot Sunbeam Lotus

Reliant Scimitar

Different Reliant Scimitar

Apexcarver wrote: Ford Falcon (similar to fairmont, so mustang goodies should fit)

Man, Australia had some good looking cars in the 80s. Sigh.

The Z1 might be old enough too.. just imagine cruising the beach with the doors rolled down into the body

different track

Suzuki Fronte coupe

Mitsubishi Minica Skipper

As I put in the other thread, I really love the Volvo 480. First year models are now old enough.

mad_machine wrote: The Z1 might be old enough too.. just imagine cruising the beach with the doors rolled down into the body

I used to occasionally see one of those around London, Ontario when I lived there. I have never seen one here in Germany. Go figure.

I'm with monark there.

But, you guys hit the few cars on my list. I especially want the Chevette HSR and the Bellette GT-R.

Edit to add: 1st gen Mazda 626 Montrose

Apexcarver wrote: Mitsubishi Minica Skipper

Anyone else see the resemblance? I don't think I've even seen a Sud since the mid-80's, but this still jumped out at me.

In reply to SlickDizzy:

Easy one for me. 1967-68 Renault R8 Gordini. Rear engined 1300cc SOHC with twin webers.

Lancer EVO 1,2 and 3

Ford Sierra Cosworth

Nissan Silvia

Honda Beat, what the DelSol should have been in larger scale.

Keith wrote:

Apexcarver wrote: Ford Falcon (similar to fairmont, so mustang goodies should fit)

Man, Australia had some good looking cars in the 80s. Sigh.

If you were to actually bother importing an 80s Falcon from Australia...

Special edition Dick Johnson GrandPrix Turbo .

Also, somehow the Isuzu 117 pulls off 'swoopy Italian coupe' better than the Fiat Dino.