In reply to ShadowSix:
Both were for sale in the 80s. The FB was considered to be more "elemental" but the FC was faster and handled better.
In reply to ShadowSix:
Both were for sale in the 80s. The FB was considered to be more "elemental" but the FC was faster and handled better.
can't forget starion / conquest
Buick Grand National. Didn't do so well in the twisties, but 0-120 sure was fun.
ShadowSix wrote: Oh! the GTI! We should all be embarrassed that it took us this long to mention that great car! There is a reason they are so well represented in amateur road racing.
Oh, how I agree. The GTI spawned and entire class of cars. To really understand the greatness of the GTI in the US market for '83 you have to understand the complete lackluster offerings everyone else had.
At the time, these were the type of stats you could brag about.
MG Bryan wrote:
you have no idea how high the GTV6 is on my bucketlist
ShadowSix wrote: What are the greatest affordable sports cars of the 1980's?
Are you sure the internets are big enough to handle this discussion?
Since the RX-7 has been covered, put me down for the Quattro.
I'm ashamed to admit, although I always knew they existed, the ONLY time I've seen one in real life was when one rear ended a trash truck outside a dairy queen where I was working (I was 17).
mad_machine wrote:MG Bryan wrote:you have no idea how high the GTV6 is on my bucketlist
That is a particularly stunning GTV6. Amazing colour, wheels, "stance".
More of a GT but still nice. Too many OE parts are NLA and way too little aftermarket support.
Luke wrote:mad_machine wrote: you have no idea how high the GTV6 is on my bucketlistThat is a particularly stunning GTV6. Amazing colour, wheels, "stance".
Add this to the list of cars that are affordable now... not so much when new. GTV6's listed from $16-$18K in early 1980's... inflation adjusted you're looking at a $40,000+ coupe in 2011 dollars.
That said, a 2.5 at full song is a thing of beauty.
patgizz wrote: c4
Definitely. You can buy those things for less than an AE86 Corolla now. Seems like a real track day bargain, other than the cost of tires.
I think the first two posts hit it.
Miata, MR2, CRX, RX-7
I got my driver's license smack in the middle of the 80's, and I still remember what I was drooling over.
The Corvette toped 200hp!
The Mustang had a Turbo!
The Lotus Esprit had a 4cyl Turbo!
The V-Max was awesome!
The Camaro now had an IROC version!
The 911 had a slant-nose and pop-up lights!
The most exotic car ever was the Testarossa!
pinchvalve wrote: The most exotic car ever was the Testarossa!
Agreed and as such, everything tried to copy it.
xflowgolf wrote:Luke wrote:Add this to the list of cars that are affordable now... not so much when new. GTV6's listed from $16-$18K in early 1980's... inflation adjusted you're looking at a $40,000+ coupe in 2011 dollars. That said, a 2.5 at full song is a thing of beauty.mad_machine wrote: you have no idea how high the GTV6 is on my bucketlistThat is a particularly stunning GTV6. Amazing colour, wheels, "stance".
nope.. not looking on CL!
80's Sports cars? C4, hands down.
I vote against the C4
i vote against anything FWD and with 4 seats.
MadScientistMatt wrote:patgizz wrote: c4Definitely. You can buy those things for less than an AE86 Corolla now. Seems like a real track day bargain, other than the cost of tires.
and front bearings..... replace them with the tires.
Bobzilla wrote: i vote against anything FWD and with 4 seats.
Indeed. I think the definition of "sports car" is being heavily stretched in this thread.
Tom_Spangler wrote:Bobzilla wrote: i vote against anything FWD and with 4 seats.Indeed. I think the definition of "sports car" is being heavily stretched in this thread.
I agree. I'm not seeing many small, light, FR convertibles. 
ShadowSix wrote: What are the greatest affordable sports cars of the 1980's? I think the Miata gets in, it went on sale in '89, right? No more needs to be said.
Damn! What is UP with that paint on the hood of the MSM?
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