Citroen Visa Platinum : 1982
TweetConnoisseurs assez special editions as objectively as any other collector’s piece. Attractive they must be. Good value, lasting value and critically acknowledged value is also essential. So with...
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Tweetin 1982, Citroen introduced the special edition Visa Drapeau, which was one of four “collector” cars that included the Platinum, the Cote D’Azur, the Drapeau and the Pallas SE. The 5-door...
View ArticleRenault 16TA : 1969
TweetThe 1969 front-wheel drive Renault 16TA 5-door hatchback was sold as a sedan-wagon. It had a pressure cast aluminum engine block, 5 main bearings, a sealed liquid cooling system that virtually...
View ArticleFord Escort : 1982
TweetFor 1982, Ford added this new 4-door Escort hatchback. Comparable front and rear-seat head and leg room, superior fuel economy 0f 47 MPG highway and 31 city and a substantially lower price tag...
View ArticlePontiac Phoenix : 1983
TweetIn 1980, the Pontiac Phoenix was downsized and moved to front wheel drive, and was available as 2-door coupe or this 5-door hatchback which in 1983 recieved a minor exterior refresh. Available...
View ArticleMG Metro 1300 : 1988
TweetA glass sunroof, bronze tinted windows and a 4-speaker electronic radio-cassette were just some of the standard “luxuries” on the 1988 MG Metro 1300. The MG 1300 engine with electronic ignition...
View ArticleAustin Ambassador : 1982
TweetThe 1982 Austin Ambassador model range included the 1.7L/HL with a 1.7 liter 1700cc inline 4 cylinder producing 83 HP, the 2.0HL with a 2.0 liter inline 4 cylinder producing 92 HP and the...
View ArticleMazda Familia : 1977
TweetThe 1977 Mazda Familia was the first year of the third generation vehicle. It was known as the 323 in most of the world and GLC or Great Little Car in North America. While the image below is a...
View ArticleVauxhall Nova 5-Door : 1985
TweetThe 1985 Vauxhall Nova 5-Door was part of a 16 model range and became of of Britain’s top ten sellers because they were remarkably well equipped with features like head restraints, halogen...
View ArticleVauxhall Nova Luxe+ : 1992
TweetThere is no better way to describe the 1992 Vauxhall Nova Luxe+ than to list its remarkable range of luxury features. Central locking 14″ cross-spoke alloy wheels, electric front windows, body...
View ArticleToyota Starlet GL 1000 : 1979
TweetThe 1979 rear wheel drive Toyota Starlet GL 1000 5-door had a 993 cc, four cylinder engine reaching a minimum speed of 84 MPH and got 48.3 MPG. It was a dream to drive with its rack and pinion...
View ArticleMG Maestro 1600 : 1983
TweetThe MG Maestro 1600 was a no nonsense rugged, reliable and luxurious 5-door hatchback. The 1600ccR series engine with two twin choke carburetors and five speed gearbox delivered truly impressive...
View ArticleTalbot Horizon 1.5GL : 1981
TweetThe fornt-wheel drive 1981 Talbot Horizon 1.5GL had a modified camshaft to improve engine torque and chafe the gear ratios to give effortless acceleration and uncanny fuel economy. At 56 MPH, it...
View ArticleToyota Tercel 1.3GL : 1980
TweetIn 1980, the front wheel drive, 5-speed Toyota Tercel 1.3GL managed a 47.9 MPG rating at a constant 56 MPH and had a 97MPH top speed. It had a spacious 32.2 cubic feet of storage space, and came...
View ArticleLancia Delta HF Turbo : 1990
TweetThe 1990 Lancia Delta HF Turbo MRSP was just £7,710. An impressive purchase, considering this vehicle won the World Rally Championships in 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1990. 1990 Lancia Delta HF Turbo
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