Toyota Corolla Trueno GTV : 1985

1985 Toyota Corolla Trueno GTV

The 1985 Toyota Corolla Trueno GTV Twin Cam 16 (AE86) had the “Lasre Pegasus” suspension, LSD differential and interior trim design as the two door (known as the GT). It was introduced by Toyota in 1983 as part of the fifth generation Toyota Corolla lineup. It  had front vented disc brakes and rear solid disc brakes as standard equipment and didn’t change much during its almost 5-year run except for minor exterior trim pieces. The earlier versions are called “Zenki” (the first), and the later versions are referred to as “Kouki” (last). It was equipped with a DOHC 16-valve Inline-4 which produced 112 HP.

1985 Toyota Corolla Trueno GTV

Published on October 22, 2013 2:01 pm.
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Buick Apollo : 1973

1973 Buick Apollo

In 1973, Buick entered the compact field with the Apollo. a 3-door hatchback “coupe”. The rear deck and the rear window was a one-piece tailgate that lifts to an inside cargo carrying space of more than 27 cubic feet. However, with its rear seat in its regular position there’s comfortable seating for three people and no evidence of a tailgate. This newest vehicle of the Buick line offered many of the brand’s regular features, including an optional combination of the 350 cubic inch V8 engine and three speed Turbo-Hydra-matic transmission used in Buick’s intermediate and full-sized cars. Styling was also in keeping with the 1973 Buick line, even including the smart ventiports.

1973 Buick Apollo

 

Published on October 22, 2013 10:20 am.
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Ford Escort : 1982

1982 Ford Escort

For 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 made it more than competitive with larger sub-compacts and compacts from other American automakers. This year offered several improvements, like larger standard tires, more front seat leg-room and a new optional close-ratio manual transaxle for livelier through-the-gears performance.

 

1982 Ford Escort

Published on October 22, 2013 10:04 am.
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