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May 5th 2008 08:47

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Magnum PI Ferrari (308 GTB)

The 80's had the flashiest cars of all time.
They were in the movies, on the TV, in video games, and in our dreams.

Gullwing doors, racing vents, targa tops, huge spoilers.

Yes, every over-the-top design was put into action.

EVERYONE had their favorite.
Was it a Ferrari Testarossa? The Back to the Future Delorean? KITT?

Heres a few gems:

Ferrari Testarossa

911 Turbo

Trans-Am Firebird

Lamborghini Countach

A-Team's GMC G-SeriesVan

80's Batmobile

KITT

'88 Corvette

IROC-Z Camaro

Delorean

"The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California. Less than a hundred were made. My father spent three years restoring this car. It is his love. It is his passion.."

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Comment by StephenP

May 5th 2008 11:24

Hey there Jarrah,

How could you forget the orange Charger from the Dukes of Hazzard??

That has to be the best car from the 1980's!

Or Lee Majors pick-up in The Fall Guy!

Or even Eric Lastrada's police bike in CHIPS!

Man, am I showing my age,

StephenP

Comment by Jarrah

May 5th 2008 11:50

Back to the Eighties

I didn't forget.
General Lee is a 1969 Charger mate.
Aint no 80s car.

Comment by ejstarr

May 5th 2008 12:07

Trans-Am hands down. I know the gigantic bird motif was all the rage, but the Firebird looked dishier without.

I prefer the '69 Charger too, but the 80's will have to supplement the real muscle car hormones.

Em

Comment by StephenP

May 6th 2008 05:46

My apologies jarrah,

I stupidly thought the post was about 80's TV cars - although I have no idea why I presumed that!

Cheers,

StephenP

Comment by Jarrah

May 6th 2008 07:22

Back to the Eighties

No probs. I'm a big charger fan, so it wouldve been there otherwise.

Good to see you Miss Starr, I've always been huge Trans Am man myself, although these days I lean toward Camaro's

Comment by BJ Hando

May 6th 2008 07:26

Cool blog.

I think everyone wanted a flying Delorean.
But the Testerossa WAS the 80s!

Comment by Kimo

May 6th 2008 23:15

I remember everyone used to think the Lamborghini Countach was coolest car ever.
Its so funny seeing it now. Its so big and boxy.

Comment by Jason V

May 6th 2008 23:16

I pity the fool who didn't want the A-Team van!

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

May 7th 2008 00:52

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What about Don Johnson's Ferrari Daytona Spyder 365 GTS/4 in Miami Vice.

Well apparently it was a converted Corvette - but a sharp lookin vehicle all the same.

MNG

Comment by Jarrah

May 7th 2008 23:13

Back to the Eighties

As stated above, the Ferrari Daytona Spyder 365 GTS/4 is certainly not an 80's car, and yes it was built on a Corvette chassis.

Enzo Ferrari sued the makers, and gave the show its famous Testerossa's for free!

Comment by Two Guys Sports

May 17th 2008 12:57

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I know it just missed the cutoff point, but my first car ever was a metallic blue 1979 Firebird Trans-Am with T-Tops. It was the coolest car I will ever own. However, I was one of those that always wanted a fire engine red Lamborghini Countach.

I also remember one of the oddest things I have ever seen in the 1980s. (Again the car isnt from the 80s, but it happened in the 80s lol) My 6 foot 2 inch tall brother went out and got a 1969 Triumph Spitfire. If you are not familiar with the car...go search for a picture of it, and als find a picture of a 6 foot 2 man who weight about 240-260 pounds and try picturing him driving the car.

As I am typing this I just remembered one car of the 80s you forgot that EVERYONE seemed to have. Well at least here in the states they did...
A Pontiac Fiero
I never did undestand the appeal of them.

Gene

Comment by Floor Mats

December 18th 2008 07:53

I really love vintage cars, cos it really looks sporty and very easy to set up.

Comment by Anonymous

February 9th 2009 06:04

Good list. No dorky Ford Mustangs. They were so ugly in the 80s and are far from being a cool car.

CAMAROS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Anonymous

July 1st 2009 14:43

COMMON wheres "The Wraiths" dodge M4S that would have to be one of the best 1980s cars made. It was made in 1984 and cost ove $1million

Comment by Anonymous

November 5th 2009 21:56

"Good list. No dorky Ford Mustangs. They were so ugly in the 80s and are far from being a cool car.

CAMAROS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!"

1. Looks are a matter of opinion.
2. The Mustang was still one of the most popular cars, I believe that's what "cool" is, by definition. No one wants IROC's anymore, but the fox mustang is becoming one of the most popular project cars of all time.
3. The 5.0 made the same power as chevy's larger 5.7 and the 5.0 LX was always faster than the IROC due to weight differences #I know, I've owned both#. Also the 80's f-bodies were junk.
4. Please uppercut yourself

Comment by Anonymous

January 1st 2010 23:44

No sir, you can go jump off a cliff in your piece of a fox body mustang. not only are the IROCs comming back hard, but the old school T/As came back harder being worth a huge value now. No one will want to collect a fox body, not to mention talk all you want about the performance in a 5.0 stang to a 5.7 t/a or z28. the mustang 5.0 struggled with 225hp in 1989 compared to the 245hp in the 5.7. in 1988. no relacement for displacement. also since you set your self up for a dick measuring contest against ford vs gm compare a 1980 t/a or z28 to a 1980 mustang. all weak engines but t/a and z28 leave the pony in the dust.

ok so this was a total side note.

if i think 80s cars then for sure the IROC, smokey and the bandit 78 -79 T/A and the hideous Pontiac Fiero.

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Comment by Anonymous

March 15th 2010 19:26

WHY ARE WE FORGETTING THE GRAND NATIONAL?! Its probably the BEST muscle car of the 80's in my opinion.

Comment by Dude Whats Up?

May 5th 2010 01:48

Your text goes hereHey first time bloggin here.

Comment by Dude Whats Up?

May 5th 2010 01:49

Your text goes hereHows every1?

Comment by high school son

May 12th 2010 16:45

please get a life people. i am trying to do e research paper on 80's cars and all i can find is wack ass conversations between internet dweebs who can't get laid. no body cares what you think believe it or not, but just because you can read the brochure from the dealership. or read the history on chevy or fords website does not mean you know what your talking about. so shut the fuck up. stop blogging and go back to looking at porn. your better off...

Comment by NoSaint

May 27th 2010 09:30

My favorite is my 1984 Jaguar XJS V12 coupe.
My next is the BMW 635CSI and I'll be getting one soon. Easy cause they are now $1-2000 each and I do my own repairs.

Comment by Anonymous

October 22nd 2010 01:45

the best car i the 2010 dolorean nd dont say its not from the 80s because it just traveled back in time -0-0-0-0-0-0- hahahahahaha

Comment by Anonymous

November 29th 2010 01:17

Boner

Comment by Anonymous KID

January 13th 2011 17:23

These cars are cool some of them are still avabile now it was like 20 years ago from the 80s im doing a project about 80s its due in tomorrow do you know anything that will help If so tell me Plz

Anonymous KID
p.s thanks jarrah them, cars helped me on my transport section on my projectYour text goes here

Comment by Anonymous

May 13th 2011 17:10

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Comment by Kelsey Ann Haddam

June 14th 2011 20:26

Your text goes hereMAGNUM'S FERRARI WAS A GTS NOT GTB!!! THATS THE MAIN REASON HIS CAR WAS SO SPECIAL! FIX IT!!

Comment by Anonymous

June 21st 2011 17:11

I'M ALSO DOING A PROJECT ABOUT THE 1980'S AND DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE 80'S THAT WILL HELP ME ON MY PROJECT I CANT THINK OF ANY MORE CATERGORIES.

THANKS xx