Tag: 80s
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Real or Mirage?
We recently featured a mid-70s Dodge Colt and previously featured a Colt RS from the twin-stick era. However, this is our first from this middle generation. In this case, the car is badged as a Mitsubishi Mirage, but the turbo hot hatch recipe remains. This is not your everyday seller quote: “It’s a blast to…
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Clapped up MX-6
We really like the MX-6 GT. Unfortunately, this was both modified and neglected (not necessarily at the same time). This was, of course, the mechanical twin to the Ford Probe Turbo, but the more conservative Mazda two-door coupe body style has aged better. 4WS was available in certain years, but this one doesn’t seem…
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What’s almost as fun as a Fiesta?
How about a Festiva? This Kia-built beauty has potential, but we worry that bidding might exceed the 24 Hours of Lemons limit of $500. These have Mazda engines and a bit of an autocross following. The ad text is more than a little entertaining, including such quotes as: “HAS NEW BATTER” “IT SEAMS LIKE IT…
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Worth a quick drive to north-central Louisiana?
This ad doesn’t have much detail, but when did you last see one of these (if ever) 626 GT Turbo coupes? This could have potential, if only we knew what transmission it has, the condition or the interior or other minor details. Click for Craigslist ad Monroe, LA $1,700 Free Weber Smokey Joe with purchase?…
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Unique is one word for it
Of course, the ad doesn’t mention the mural. Crap pictures don’t exactly help. I’m sure glad it has “the equalizer”, though. Click for Craigslist ad $3,500 Murrieta, CA Again…bonus points for shadow in pic. Don’t worry – the custom treatment continues to the rear of this beauty. Ad text: Convertible Chevy Corvette Aftermarket mufflers, Stereo…
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Three cylinders and 1 liter of pure 80s sexy
This car has a claimed 146K miles, but could pass for 46K. This will make a tasty little pocket rocket for someone. We showed the later, Canadian version before, but this is the original and was sold in the US. Click for eBay ad $1,775 with 21 bids and reserve not met Pahrump, NV 04/30/2013…
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Is the SVO just too common for you?
If so, we have the car for you. The SVO was not the only factory turbo Mustang in the mid 1980s. For a couple years, there was also the Turbo GT. It didn’t have all the SVO goodies, but had a similar 2.3L turbocharged inline four. SVOs were all hatchbacks, so this is a unique…
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Lemons potential?
Talk the seller down the $500 or less and you’re just about good to go Lemons racing with a V6 and 4-speed. Actually, you might get credit for the roll cage, as safety equipment isn’t supposed to be included in the Lemons $500 limit…hmm. We’re not sure there’s a cheaper way to get one of…
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Is this better or worse than an original Dodge 600 convertible?
We thought only MN12 T-Birds got this type of treatment. Clearly, we were wrong. This one’s almost too easy to pick apart, starting with the INSANE price, but we are particularly amused by the complete lack of information on the build. Did the seller have it done/do it himself? Second owner? Fifth owner? Who made…
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Nicest one remaining? Perhaps, but why?
This is pretty cool – Colt Vista with 5-speed manual and 25K miles!? Does it get better? Maybe a Mitsu Expo or the JDM Chariot (same car). Click for Craigslist ad $3,800 Signal Hill, CA (AKA Long Beach) We don’t usually start of with a rear or interior shot, but the shifter is key here…