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| Harvestman | Jun 13 2016, 05:21 PM Post #1 |
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The '70s and '80s were the "dark days" of the automotive industry for some manufacturers. Many Grab those leg warmers and let's delve into the Malaise Era. To start off, one of my favorite manufacturers - and one which didn't make it out of the '80s... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| microbuss | Jun 13 2016, 05:50 PM Post #2 |
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me thinks the blue Gremlin has a flat Or how the English from UK say it puncture
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| Harvestman | Jun 17 2016, 01:04 PM Post #3 |
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Captain Slow
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In this time period, Buick firmly solidified its reputation as an "old people's car". Even the Reatta and the GS models couldn't shake that stigma. Here are a few models I've spotted in the area.![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| W_Body_Geek | Jun 18 2016, 12:24 AM Post #4 |
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Minivan
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great stuff, sir. I really like the composition of the Skyhawk pic. |
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| Eurosport94 | Jun 22 2016, 10:04 AM Post #5 |
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Wow, I don't remember the last time I've seen a Skyhawk! |
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| Swifty | Jun 22 2016, 09:32 PM Post #6 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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I saw one driving the other way this past weekend. But it was very rough - certainly not worth snapping a picture of. On a side note, I love this thread. Is it okay for others to add in pics of '70s & '80s cars too or do you want this to remain your thread? |
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| Harvestman | Jun 24 2016, 12:38 PM Post #7 |
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Captain Slow
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Certainly - go right ahead and add all the photos you want. ![]() Mazdas from this period seem to be a dying breed around here. I haven't seen more than one or two from the '70s... Apart from the wheels, this maroon 626 is identical to one of the cars my family had when I was growing up. They donated it to Goodwill around 2002. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Edited by Harvestman, Jun 24 2016, 12:47 PM.
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| craftymore | Jun 28 2016, 09:31 PM Post #8 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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| Harvestman | Jul 1 2016, 01:23 AM Post #9 |
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Captain Slow
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Some recent finds, which aren't too common in roadworthy shape these days. These cars really weren't built to last, so the fact that these examples have survived is notable.![]() ![]() ![]()
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| Swifty | Jul 8 2016, 03:09 PM Post #10 |
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| Hobie-wan | Jul 8 2016, 05:25 PM Post #11 |
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When I was a kid, our neighbor had a cream one of those. |
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| Harvestman | Jul 8 2016, 11:46 PM Post #12 |
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Captain Slow
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No matter how many times I see it, that B-pillar always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The rest of the car looks perfectly fine - but that B-pillar... |
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| Swifty | Jul 11 2016, 10:08 PM Post #13 |
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Lol, and that's what I love most about it! Dual opera windows and dual vinyl roofs. Add in hidden headlights and this car is so over-the-top '70s it should come standard with an 8-track of Saturday Night Fever's soundtrack and a leisure suit. ![]() ![]()
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| Harvestman | Jul 13 2016, 02:09 AM Post #14 |
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Captain Slow
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How did you know I have a soft spot for color-matching rims...? That is one very nice Spirit! I'm far from a truck nut, but these Ford workhorses deserved a photo or two. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| Eurosport94 | Jul 13 2016, 08:22 AM Post #15 |
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I have such an odd joy in seeing cars from the mid/late 80's that are still completely intact. A first generation Escort? Forget about it! Chevy Celebrity Eurosport? Swiss cheese at best..here. |
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| Hobie-wan | Jul 13 2016, 10:03 AM Post #16 |
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Is that a random hood ornament addition on that first maroon one, or a sensor of some kind? Silly stick on fake hood vents on the 2 tone gray. The graphics on that black Ranger are awesome. Cool batch of oldies.
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| W_Body_Geek | Jul 14 2016, 08:45 AM Post #17 |
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Hood ornament looks like one off the LTD of the same era. |
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| Harvestman | Jul 15 2016, 09:01 PM Post #18 |
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Captain Slow
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This is my best find in a while... Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible by Harvestman Man, on FlickrI can't imagine where this has been hiding for the last 27 years. Most Dakotas of that age have fist-sizes rust holes, given the location. This one doesn't look so bad. |
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| W_Body_Geek | Jul 15 2016, 10:20 PM Post #19 |
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1990
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| 007 | Aug 18 2016, 09:12 AM Post #20 |
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Microcar
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WOW! I remember those convertible pickups Dakotas Dodge tried. Cool idea but did not go over so well that I remember......... |
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| Hosspower98 | Aug 18 2016, 07:15 PM Post #21 |
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Forever Blue Oval
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I always thought the T-Bird's B pillar paid tribute to the '55-'56 Fairlane Crown Victorias. This was my 1979 Thunderbird that went 200K+ miles.
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| Swifty | Aug 19 2016, 04:41 AM Post #22 |
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Jack, that's a gorgeous 'Bird you had! Since that '79 Spirit moved some folks... how about another one? This one's a '79 AMX originally sold with a 304 V8 and a 4-speed (the last year such a combo was available, making this the last of AMC's muscle cars), though it now has a 360 under the hood: ![]()
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| Hobie-wan | Aug 19 2016, 01:37 PM Post #23 |
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| Swifty | Sep 3 2016, 07:56 PM Post #24 |
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![]() ![]() 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado ![]() 1989 Plymouth Horizon ![]() 1970 AMC Hornet |
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| Hobie-wan | Sep 4 2016, 09:32 AM Post #25 |
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Cool Hornet. |
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