Fun Motorweek "retro review" of '80s American icons
February 06, 2025, 02:09 PM
Rawny
My high school teacher had a grey Fox body GT in full "Aero" kit. I lusted after that car. Now even a Civic can match or beat it.
I just watched the latest episode last Sunday, and it's still the same John Davis. Remarkably long career for any host.
February 06, 2025, 04:44 PM
BigSwede
I did want a LX 5.0 Hatchback, SVO or a Tbird Turbo Coupe but I was po
February 07, 2025, 12:05 AM
YooperSigs
I want an LX 5.0 too! The Police Interceptor model.
End of Earth: 2 Miles Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles
February 07, 2025, 07:17 AM
AUTiger89
My aunt had an '82 Camaro Berlinetta that I got to take for a spin once. My parents couldn't afford anything like that, nor would they let me have one if they could. Was a blast to drive, particularly compared to my '77 Chevy Monza.
Ah, the good old days.
Phone's ringing, Dude.
February 07, 2025, 08:13 AM
P250UA5
quote:
Originally posted by BigSwede: I did want a LX 5.0 Hatchback, SVO or a Tbird Turbo Coupe but I was po
Had 2 friends in HS with a few 1 had 3 Fox body rollers, a 4cyl hatch & 2 notch rollers. 1 was destined for a 347 stroker that never came to be. The other had a Turbo Coupe Tbird & a Super Coupe. The SC car was mighty quick for a high schooler
The Enemy's gate is down.
February 07, 2025, 02:13 PM
BigSwede
My first new car 1990
I lusted after the Nissan 240 SX coupe and the Mustang LX 5.0s but they were out of my budget with 11% APR, they were $15-16K. I ended up with a Honda CRX SI for about $11k
February 07, 2025, 09:30 PM
Oscar Zulu
I bought a Mustang GT convertible my second semester of college (85)for ....reasons. Handled a bit sloppier than the hard tops, but was still rather dramatic. Tires were expensive and it went through heater cores every couple of years. but a decent car. especially for the times.
OZ
February 09, 2025, 11:14 PM
sjtill
What a hoot! Fun to see John Davis with hair.
A 5 liter engine puts out about 200 hp, does 1/4 mile in 14.3 seconds.
My 2018 Accord 2.0 T has 2 liters (obviously) puts out 250 hp, does 1/4 mile in 14.1 seconds.
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