Sparks Turbo at Motoreum
These cars have steel bodies, a Cadillac chasis and turbo Caddy engine.
Category: 1980s
Rare Fiat 2000 Turbo Spider on Burnet Road
Designed by Tom Tjaarda and Pininfarina, engine designed by ex-Ferrari chief engineer Aurelio Lampredi. Only 700 of these cars were made in 1981 and 1982. This twin cam engine has 120 hp to go with
A GM Man’s East Austin Backyard
Two 1974 cars, and a 1981 Caddy.
C3 Corvette at Cedar Park Goodwill
Likely a 1982 Corvette with 350 cu.in V8. Warming to these cars but has some very nice lines, esp. around the wheels.
Hanks Hot-Rodded 1988 Toyota MR2 in East Austin
Hank cranked up the pressure from the stock supercharger to the 1.6 liter mid-engined four cylinder. This car weighs about 2500 lbs and is fast: stock car did under 7 seconds to 60. Background on
80s Porsche 928 at Mosing Motorcars
First front engine Porsche, later versions like this one have good power making a fine GT car. Check out Mosing Motorcars link at right. Showroom is a fun visit.
Bertone nee Fiat X1/9 in N Central Austin
This diminutive car is owned by Dennis, a lawyer, who has owned about eight of these cars, many of which were crunched by adult-sized cars. Better luck to Dennis for this one. This 1986 model
