1980s J60 Toyota Land Cruiser in Oak Hill
Toyota got its start making 4x4s by reverse engineering a Jeep Bantam MK II captured in the Philippines in 1941, resulting in the AK10. The Toyota J60 Land Cruiser is famously durable and capable, perhaps
Tag: 1980s
Ferrari 400i For Sale on N. Lamar
Only 1306 Ferrari 400s were produced, ending in 1985. This four-seater has the GM Turbo Hydramatic 400 (as did the Rolls Royce and Jaguar) connected to a 310hp 4.8 liter V12 that would reach 150 mph.
1988 Renault Alpine GTA for Sale on N. Lamar
This low volume French car was a competitor to Porsche and more than held its own. Fiberglass body panels bonded to a backbone frame, and a turbo V6. More details here. With only 37% of
1980s Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible on S. Lamar
Getting some electrical work at Beck’s Electric. It’s pretty common to see an interesting car at this repair shop. I think this was the most expensive RR model.
Motostalgia Auction: 1987 Land Rover Defender 90
Love any rugged 4×4 with diesel power. Add air conditioning and that’s pretty hard to beat. The green Land Rover is a 1963 Land Rover Santana Series 2A, made in Spain for export to Central
Iraqi Taxi: 1981 Chevy Malibu In Plain Wrapper
Anonymous conveyance at N. Lamar Goodwill. Surprisingly, one contemporary road test found the Chevrolet Malibu to be comfortable and good handling. So good that the famous car nut Saddam Hussein ordered 25,500 of them in
Halloween Special: Bat Car on S. Congress Ave
Reanimated from the carcass of a 1989 Mazda Miata.
Bustle-Back Cadillac Seville on S. 1st St
Cadillac’s first front driver with 105 hp diesel option, built from 1980 to 1985. Cadillac at its nadir, but at least it’s not a Cimarron.
