Ford Fiesta ST 5-door hatchback : 2014

2014 Ford Fiesta ST 5-door hatchback

As you’ve probably noticed, we tend to favor the classic hatches here, but while the new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST 5-door hatchback will be a bit pricey, it delivers class-leading performance with 197 HP. With an aggressive, sporty design, this ride is Ford’s newest contribution to the world of hot hatches. Fiesta ST offers a 6.5-inch MyFord Touch® screen, unique ST high-mounted rear spoiler, interior trim accents, leather shift knob and seats for that race car feel.

 

2014 Ford Fiesta ST 5-door hatchback

Volkswagen Fox GL Wagon : 1988

1988 Volkswagen Fox GL Wagon

Not too many people think Volkswagen when you say Fox, and even less of the two-door wagon, which was produced from 1987 to 1990, a rare vehicle evn back then, it is really a long hatchback, despite the “wagon” title. If you’ve always wanted one, then here is your (possibly only) chance, because this 1988 specimen is available for just $3,800.

1988 Volkswagen Fox GL Wagon

Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 2 : 1995

1995 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 2 interior

This 1995 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 2, with its 2-litre 16-valve turbo inline four, produced 215 HP and is the car that buried the Audi Quattro, both in the World Rally Championship and on the open road. The first Evolution cars rolled of the production line at the end of 1991 and through 1992. Presented in June 1993, the second Evolution version of the Delta HF Integrale featured an updated version of the 2-litre 16-valve turbo with a new water cooled Garrett turbocharger. A catalyst was also fitted to lower emissions but overall the power was increased to 215bhp.

In order to underline the even more advanced engineering and performance of the 1993 version, the new Integrale was also given a cosmetic and functional face-lift including body coloured roof moldings, improved air intake grilles, an aluminum fuel cap and a red painted cylinder head. (image and info courtesy of 4Star Classics

For those of you who are more interested in this great hatch, here is the history of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale. As of this posting the car is available here.

 

1995 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 2

1995 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 2

1995 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 2 interior

 

 

ABT Golf VII GTI : 2013

2013 ABT Golf VII GTI

The Volkswagen Golf GTi is almost universally loved in every generation, but the ABT designers and engineers have been working on the seventh generation of the GTi and the result is a car that leaves nothing to be desired and is a real eye-catcher called the ABT Golf VII GTI.

2013 ABT Golf VII GTI

 

Mitsubishi Mirage : 1978

1978 Mitsubishi Mirage

The front-wheel drive Mitsubishi Mirage is still around today, but this generation was produced from 1978 to 1983. It had a maximum of 72 HP. In 1979, they added a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine producing 105 HP. I for one, like (this design) better. (image source: Mitsubishi)

1978 Mitsubishi Mirage