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<blockquote data-quote="pnomanikon" data-source="post: 736331" data-attributes="member: 43342"><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">(NOTE: I posted this over on a car forum I participate in, but was curious to see what responses I got over here)</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">As a kid growing up in the 60s, I was witness to some of the greatest (read: "Coolest!") cars ever made. You could tell a Chevy from a Ford from a Dodge from a mile away. Imports were mostly a novelty. Cars had personality and individuality - like the Pacer, Cosworth Vega, VW Thing, 'Cuda, Riviera boat tail, The Judge, etc. Not that these were all well-engineered vehicles (they weren't), but you have to admit - they had personality.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #383a3b">With all this spare time I have now (retired plus the COVID-19 distancing), I started dreaming about what I would do if I could go back in time to where I was 10 years old (1968) and buy one car each year through 1985, when I got married and reverted to minivans. Ha! No exotics or "Garage Queens" like Shelby 427s or Lamborghinis, but cars you could actually use on a daily basis. Except maybe the DeLorean and the '69 Corvette L-88. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #383a3b"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #383a3b"><strong>What cars would you go back and buy if you had a second chance?</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #383a3b"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #383a3b"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'arial'"><span style="color: #383a3b">Here we go....</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit"> <table style='width: 100%'><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">Year</p> </td><td><p style="text-align: center">Make/Model</p> </td><td><p style="text-align: center">Engine<br /> Transmission</p> </td><td><p style="text-align: center">Link</p> </td><td><p style="text-align: center">Notes:</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1968</p> </td><td>Oldsmobile Toronado</td><td>455-4v V-8 (400HP)<br /> Auto</td><td><a href="http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Oldsmobile/1968_Oldsmobile/1968_Oldsmobile_Prestige_Brochure/1968%20Oldsmobile%20Prestige-34-35.html" target="_blank">68 Toronado</a></td><td>Front-Wheel-Drive! 400 HP! 5,000 pounds of personal luxury. And, the coolest scrolling speedometer ever! Ahead of its time.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1969</p> </td><td>Chevrolet Corvette</td><td>L-88 427-4v 430HP HD 4-Speed</td><td><a href="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Chevrolet_Corvette/1969_Chevrolet_Corvette/1969_Corvette_Brochure/index.html" target="_blank">69 Corvette</a></td><td>Actually well over 500 HP. Only 216 L-88 Corvettes made from 1967-1969. They were intended for the racetrack. This one (along with the '71 Cuda) is part of my retirement plan. A mint L-88 would bring around $3 Million..</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1970</p> </td><td>Ford Ranchero GT</td><td>429-4v Cobra Jet<br /> 4-Speed</td><td><a href="http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Ford_Ranchero/1970%20Ford%20Ranchero%20Brochure/image3.html" target="_blank">70 Ranchero</a></td><td>370 HP and all that practicality! Who would expect a 429 Cobra Jet engine in a "gentleman's pickup"? Surprise!!</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1971</p> </td><td>Plymouth Barracuda<br /> Hemi Convertible</td><td>426 Hemi<br /> 4-Speed</td><td><a href="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Plymouth/1971%20Plymouth/1971%20Plymouth%20Barracuda%20Brochure/index.html" target="_blank">71 Cuda</a></td><td>Less than a dozen built. One in mint condition just sold at auction for $3.5 Million. This is Part II of my retirement plan.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1972</p> </td><td>Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser</td><td>455-4v V-8 (L-75)<br /> Automatic</td><td><a href="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Oldsmobile/1972-Oldsmobile/1972-Oldsmobile-Full-Line-Prestige-Brochure/slides/1972_Oldsmobile_Prestige-41.html" target="_blank">72 Vista Cruiser</a></td><td>"That 70s Show" fans will understand (except that was a '69 VC). A piece of Americana. Lots of fun with the 455 Rocket V-8.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1973</p> </td><td>Cadillac ElDorado Convertible</td><td>500-4v V-8<br /> Automatic FWD</td><td><a href="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Cadillac/1973_Cadillac/1973-Cadillac-Prestige-Brochure/index.html" target="_blank">73 Cadillac</a></td><td>One of the last 5,000-pound American luxury convertibles. And one of the last 500 cubic inch engines! Prepare for 10 MPG. Prepare to be in every town parade.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1974</p> </td><td>Volkswagen Thing</td><td>1.6 Air-Cooled H-4<br /> 4-Speed</td><td><a href="https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/volkswagen-thing-is-weird-fun-and-affordable/#:~:text=The%20Type%20181%20was%20born,II%2Dera%20Type%2082%20K%C3%BCbelwagen." target="_blank">74 VW Thing</a></td><td>Fold-Down Windshield, Removable Doors, Removable Top. Nothing else like this "European Jeep". VW reliability.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1975</p> </td><td>International Scout 4X4</td><td>345-4v V-8<br /> Automatic</td><td><a href="http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/IHC/1975_IHC/1975%20International%20Recreational%20Vehicles/index.html" target="_blank">75 Scout</a></td><td>Unstoppable. Unbreakable. Unrefined. Go-anywhere 4x4. I've seen them go through mud, deep water, & deep snow.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1976</p> </td><td>Dodge Dart Sedan</td><td>225-1v "Slant 6"<br /> Automatic</td><td><a href="http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Dodge/1976_Dodge/1976-Dodge-Dart-Brochure/index.html" target="_blank">76 Dart</a></td><td>I learned to drive on my family's full-size Chevy with manual steering. I took the driving test on a Dart with power steering, so the parking test was a breeze. The Slant 6 would run forever.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1977</p> </td><td>Chevrolet Caprice Sedan</td><td>250-1v I-6</td><td><a href="http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Chevrolet/1977-Chevrolet/1977-Chevrolet-Full-Size-Brochure/index.html" target="_blank">77 Caprice</a></td><td>First of the downsized cars. Still roomy, comfortable, and quiet. The 250 "Straight 6" was classic. Smooth and simple.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1978</p> </td><td>AMC Pacer</td><td>304-2v V8<br /> Automatic</td><td><a href="http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/AMC/1978_AMC/1978_AMC_Brochure/index.html" target="_blank">78 Pacer</a></td><td>Get your "Wayne's World" T-Shirt washed and ironed! One of the most bizarre styling jobs of the 70s (along with the Gremlin).</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1979</p> </td><td>Jeep J-20 Pickup 4x4</td><td>360-2v V-8<br /> 4-Speed</td><td><a href="http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Jeep/1979-Jeep/1979-Jeep-Full-Line-Brochure/index.html" target="_blank">79 Jeep J-20</a></td><td>Everyone needs a pickup truck sometime. Might as well get a rugged, go-anywhere work truck.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1980</p> </td><td>Chevrolet Chevette</td><td>1.6-1v<br /> 4-Speed</td><td><a href="http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Chevrolet/1980-Chevrolet/1980-Chevrolet-Chevette-Brochure/index.html" target="_blank">80 Chevette</a></td><td>My wife drove a "Vette" when we dated and married. Rugged little car with very comfortable seats. Cheap to own and reliable. Sold it with over 120K miles. Memories!</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1981</p> </td><td>DeLorean</td><td>2.9 EFI V-6<br /> Plus Flux Capacitor</td><td><a href="http://www.auto-brochures.com/makes/delorean/delorean_US%201981.pdf" target="_blank">81 DeLorean</a></td><td>Come on, who wouldn't want one of these in their garage? Just don't push "2020" on the destination calendar.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1982</p> </td><td>Saab 900S</td><td>2.0 EFI Non-Turbo<br /> 5-Speed</td><td><a href="http://www.auto-brochures.com/makes/Saab/900/Saab_US%20900_1982.pdf" target="_blank">82 Saab 900S</a></td><td>One of the pioneers in safety and practicality. Front Wheel Drive, tons of room, great visibility, durable, economical.<br /> Too bad GM destroyed and abandoned this fine company.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1983</p> </td><td>Pontiac 6000 LE Sedan</td><td>4.3 V-6 Diesel<br /> Automatic</td><td><a href="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Pontiac/1983%20Pontiac/1983-Pontiac-Full-Line-Brochure/slides/1983_Pontiac_Full_Line-24-25.html" target="_blank">83 Pontiac 6000</a></td><td>My parents owned one of these (with the 2.8 V-6). Great handling w 14" Tires and comfortable. I'd like to try the 4.3 V-6 Diesel which had most of the early bugs worked out. 40MPG and comfy room for 5 with luggage.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1984</p> </td><td>Ford Escort L Diesel Wagon</td><td>2.0 Diesel<br /> 5-Speed</td><td><a href="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Ford/1984_Ford/1984-Ford-Escort-Brochure/index.html" target="_blank">84 Escort Diesel</a></td><td>This is one I actually owned new! My base L wagon with a Mazda built diesel engine averaged 40MPG City - 55MPG Highway. We drove from Hampton VA to Alaska on 100 gallons! Only 54 HP, so leave early and allow plenty of time. When it was -20 Degrees (F), I could idle it overnight on 1 gallon of fuel.</td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align: center">1985</p> </td><td>Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr<br /> Collector's Edition</td><td>5.0 V-8 (Olds 307)<br /> Automatic w O/D</td><td><a href="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Buick/1985_Buick/1985-The-Art-Of-Buick-Booklet/slides/1985%20The%20Art%20of%20Buick-34-35.html" target="_blank">85 LeSabre</a></td><td>This is another one I owned, but not until 1996. Bought used - MINT CONDITION from retired couple. So smooth and quiet! And the soft velour seats were incredible! Olds 307 V-8 rocked, but liked to drink gas. Sold it with 135K miles, still looked new!</td></tr></table><p></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">Honorable Mentions: (Very close 2nd place finishers)</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1968 Plymouth GTX Convertible with Hemi and 4-Speed - a cleanly styled classic</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible with 428-4v Cobra-Jet V-8 and 4-Speed</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 with W30 Package (455-4v V8 at 370 HP and HD 4-Speed)</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS-454 w 4-Speed (Only a few hundred made with 4-speed)</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1971 Buick Riviera GS 455 - with the unique "Boat-Tail" design</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1972 MG Midget convertible - to drive when the Cosworth Vega is broken.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1974 VW Beetle - Tough choice for '74 between the Beetle and Thing. Thing is much more rare and is more practical, so it won.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega - to drive when the MG Midget is broken</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1976 Ford Bronco w 200-1v I-6 and "Three on the Tree" - a simple, rugged 4x4. (This is pre-OJ Simpson)</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1977 Pontiac Firebird T/A 6.6 (Black w T-Top and Smoky and the Bandit Gold Firebird Hood Decal)</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1977 AMC Gremlin - 258-1v and 4 speed - A Classic!!</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1978 Suzuki Brute - LJ80 - A 2,000-pound SUV ready to tackle the narrow trails (early models had 2- or 3-cylinder 2-Stroke engines!!)</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1981 Mercedes Benz 240D Sedan - 4 speed - European taxi versions often run 1,000,000 miles!</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">1984 Eagle Sport Wagon 4WD with 258-1v and 5-Speed O/D - Crossover that was 30 years ahead of its time</span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>OK - What cars would you like to go back and buy??</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #383A3B"><span style="font-family: inherit">.</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pnomanikon, post: 736331, member: 43342"] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit'] [FONT=arial][SIZE=3](NOTE: I posted this over on a car forum I participate in, but was curious to see what responses I got over here) As a kid growing up in the 60s, I was witness to some of the greatest (read: "Coolest!") cars ever made. You could tell a Chevy from a Ford from a Dodge from a mile away. Imports were mostly a novelty. Cars had personality and individuality - like the Pacer, Cosworth Vega, VW Thing, 'Cuda, Riviera boat tail, The Judge, etc. Not that these were all well-engineered vehicles (they weren't), but you have to admit - they had personality.[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR][SIZE=3][FONT=arial] [COLOR=#383a3b]With all this spare time I have now (retired plus the COVID-19 distancing), I started dreaming about what I would do if I could go back in time to where I was 10 years old (1968) and buy one car each year through 1985, when I got married and reverted to minivans. Ha! No exotics or "Garage Queens" like Shelby 427s or Lamborghinis, but cars you could actually use on a daily basis. Except maybe the DeLorean and the '69 Corvette L-88. [B]What cars would you go back and buy if you had a second chance?[/B] Here we go....[/COLOR][/FONT] [/SIZE] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit'][TABLE="width: 100%"] [TR] [TD][CENTER]Year[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD][CENTER]Make/Model[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD][CENTER]Engine Transmission[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD][CENTER]Link[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD][CENTER]Notes:[/CENTER] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1968[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Oldsmobile Toronado[/TD] [TD]455-4v V-8 (400HP) Auto[/TD] [TD][URL="http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Oldsmobile/1968_Oldsmobile/1968_Oldsmobile_Prestige_Brochure/1968%20Oldsmobile%20Prestige-34-35.html"]68 Toronado[/URL][/TD] [TD]Front-Wheel-Drive! 400 HP! 5,000 pounds of personal luxury. And, the coolest scrolling speedometer ever! Ahead of its time.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1969[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Chevrolet Corvette[/TD] [TD]L-88 427-4v 430HP HD 4-Speed[/TD] [TD][URL="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Chevrolet_Corvette/1969_Chevrolet_Corvette/1969_Corvette_Brochure/index.html"]69 Corvette[/URL][/TD] [TD]Actually well over 500 HP. Only 216 L-88 Corvettes made from 1967-1969. They were intended for the racetrack. This one (along with the '71 Cuda) is part of my retirement plan. A mint L-88 would bring around $3 Million..[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1970[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Ford Ranchero GT[/TD] [TD]429-4v Cobra Jet 4-Speed[/TD] [TD][URL="http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Ford_Ranchero/1970%20Ford%20Ranchero%20Brochure/image3.html"]70 Ranchero[/URL][/TD] [TD]370 HP and all that practicality! Who would expect a 429 Cobra Jet engine in a "gentleman's pickup"? Surprise!![/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1971[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Plymouth Barracuda Hemi Convertible[/TD] [TD]426 Hemi 4-Speed[/TD] [TD][URL="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Plymouth/1971%20Plymouth/1971%20Plymouth%20Barracuda%20Brochure/index.html"]71 Cuda[/URL][/TD] [TD]Less than a dozen built. One in mint condition just sold at auction for $3.5 Million. This is Part II of my retirement plan.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1972[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser[/TD] [TD]455-4v V-8 (L-75) Automatic[/TD] [TD][URL="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Oldsmobile/1972-Oldsmobile/1972-Oldsmobile-Full-Line-Prestige-Brochure/slides/1972_Oldsmobile_Prestige-41.html"]72 Vista Cruiser[/URL][/TD] [TD]"That 70s Show" fans will understand (except that was a '69 VC). A piece of Americana. Lots of fun with the 455 Rocket V-8.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1973[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Cadillac ElDorado Convertible[/TD] [TD]500-4v V-8 Automatic FWD[/TD] [TD][URL="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Cadillac/1973_Cadillac/1973-Cadillac-Prestige-Brochure/index.html"]73 Cadillac[/URL][/TD] [TD]One of the last 5,000-pound American luxury convertibles. And one of the last 500 cubic inch engines! Prepare for 10 MPG. Prepare to be in every town parade.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1974[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Volkswagen Thing[/TD] [TD]1.6 Air-Cooled H-4 4-Speed[/TD] [TD][URL="https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/volkswagen-thing-is-weird-fun-and-affordable/#:~:text=The%20Type%20181%20was%20born,II%2Dera%20Type%2082%20K%C3%BCbelwagen."]74 VW Thing[/URL][/TD] [TD]Fold-Down Windshield, Removable Doors, Removable Top. Nothing else like this "European Jeep". VW reliability.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1975[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]International Scout 4X4[/TD] [TD]345-4v V-8 Automatic[/TD] [TD][URL="http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/IHC/1975_IHC/1975%20International%20Recreational%20Vehicles/index.html"]75 Scout[/URL][/TD] [TD]Unstoppable. Unbreakable. Unrefined. Go-anywhere 4x4. I've seen them go through mud, deep water, & deep snow.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1976[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Dodge Dart Sedan[/TD] [TD]225-1v "Slant 6" Automatic[/TD] [TD][URL="http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Dodge/1976_Dodge/1976-Dodge-Dart-Brochure/index.html"]76 Dart[/URL][/TD] [TD]I learned to drive on my family's full-size Chevy with manual steering. I took the driving test on a Dart with power steering, so the parking test was a breeze. The Slant 6 would run forever.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1977[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Chevrolet Caprice Sedan[/TD] [TD]250-1v I-6[/TD] [TD][URL="http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Chevrolet/1977-Chevrolet/1977-Chevrolet-Full-Size-Brochure/index.html"]77 Caprice[/URL][/TD] [TD]First of the downsized cars. Still roomy, comfortable, and quiet. The 250 "Straight 6" was classic. Smooth and simple.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1978[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]AMC Pacer[/TD] [TD]304-2v V8 Automatic[/TD] [TD][URL="http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/AMC/1978_AMC/1978_AMC_Brochure/index.html"]78 Pacer[/URL][/TD] [TD]Get your "Wayne's World" T-Shirt washed and ironed! One of the most bizarre styling jobs of the 70s (along with the Gremlin).[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1979[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Jeep J-20 Pickup 4x4[/TD] [TD]360-2v V-8 4-Speed[/TD] [TD][URL="http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Jeep/1979-Jeep/1979-Jeep-Full-Line-Brochure/index.html"]79 Jeep J-20[/URL][/TD] [TD]Everyone needs a pickup truck sometime. Might as well get a rugged, go-anywhere work truck.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1980[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Chevrolet Chevette[/TD] [TD]1.6-1v 4-Speed[/TD] [TD][URL="http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Chevrolet/1980-Chevrolet/1980-Chevrolet-Chevette-Brochure/index.html"]80 Chevette[/URL][/TD] [TD]My wife drove a "Vette" when we dated and married. Rugged little car with very comfortable seats. Cheap to own and reliable. Sold it with over 120K miles. Memories![/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1981[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]DeLorean[/TD] [TD]2.9 EFI V-6 Plus Flux Capacitor[/TD] [TD][URL="http://www.auto-brochures.com/makes/delorean/delorean_US%201981.pdf"]81 DeLorean[/URL][/TD] [TD]Come on, who wouldn't want one of these in their garage? Just don't push "2020" on the destination calendar.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1982[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Saab 900S[/TD] [TD]2.0 EFI Non-Turbo 5-Speed[/TD] [TD][URL="http://www.auto-brochures.com/makes/Saab/900/Saab_US%20900_1982.pdf"]82 Saab 900S[/URL][/TD] [TD]One of the pioneers in safety and practicality. Front Wheel Drive, tons of room, great visibility, durable, economical. Too bad GM destroyed and abandoned this fine company.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1983[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Pontiac 6000 LE Sedan[/TD] [TD]4.3 V-6 Diesel Automatic[/TD] [TD][URL="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Pontiac/1983%20Pontiac/1983-Pontiac-Full-Line-Brochure/slides/1983_Pontiac_Full_Line-24-25.html"]83 Pontiac 6000[/URL][/TD] [TD]My parents owned one of these (with the 2.8 V-6). Great handling w 14" Tires and comfortable. I'd like to try the 4.3 V-6 Diesel which had most of the early bugs worked out. 40MPG and comfy room for 5 with luggage.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1984[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Ford Escort L Diesel Wagon[/TD] [TD]2.0 Diesel 5-Speed[/TD] [TD][URL="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Ford/1984_Ford/1984-Ford-Escort-Brochure/index.html"]84 Escort Diesel[/URL][/TD] [TD]This is one I actually owned new! My base L wagon with a Mazda built diesel engine averaged 40MPG City - 55MPG Highway. We drove from Hampton VA to Alaska on 100 gallons! Only 54 HP, so leave early and allow plenty of time. When it was -20 Degrees (F), I could idle it overnight on 1 gallon of fuel.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][CENTER]1985[/CENTER] [/TD] [TD]Buick LeSabre Limited 4dr Collector's Edition[/TD] [TD]5.0 V-8 (Olds 307) Automatic w O/D[/TD] [TD][URL="http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Buick/1985_Buick/1985-The-Art-Of-Buick-Booklet/slides/1985%20The%20Art%20of%20Buick-34-35.html"]85 LeSabre[/URL][/TD] [TD]This is another one I owned, but not until 1996. Bought used - MINT CONDITION from retired couple. So smooth and quiet! And the soft velour seats were incredible! Olds 307 V-8 rocked, but liked to drink gas. Sold it with 135K miles, still looked new![/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']Honorable Mentions: (Very close 2nd place finishers)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1968 Plymouth GTX Convertible with Hemi and 4-Speed - a cleanly styled classic[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible with 428-4v Cobra-Jet V-8 and 4-Speed[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 with W30 Package (455-4v V8 at 370 HP and HD 4-Speed)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS-454 w 4-Speed (Only a few hundred made with 4-speed)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1971 Buick Riviera GS 455 - with the unique "Boat-Tail" design[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1972 MG Midget convertible - to drive when the Cosworth Vega is broken.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1974 VW Beetle - Tough choice for '74 between the Beetle and Thing. Thing is much more rare and is more practical, so it won.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega - to drive when the MG Midget is broken[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1976 Ford Bronco w 200-1v I-6 and "Three on the Tree" - a simple, rugged 4x4. (This is pre-OJ Simpson)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1977 Pontiac Firebird T/A 6.6 (Black w T-Top and Smoky and the Bandit Gold Firebird Hood Decal)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1977 AMC Gremlin - 258-1v and 4 speed - A Classic!![/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1978 Suzuki Brute - LJ80 - A 2,000-pound SUV ready to tackle the narrow trails (early models had 2- or 3-cylinder 2-Stroke engines!!)[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1981 Mercedes Benz 240D Sedan - 4 speed - European taxi versions often run 1,000,000 miles![/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit']1984 Eagle Sport Wagon 4WD with 258-1v and 5-Speed O/D - Crossover that was 30 years ahead of its time[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#383A3B][FONT='inherit'][SIZE=5][B]OK - What cars would you like to go back and buy??[/B][/SIZE] .[/FONT][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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