Tag: 1980s
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
1980s Bentley Mulsanne in Pflugerville
Old tech, very heavy and not very reliable, probably good cruiser. More details here.
