We just love hatchbacks.
The 1986 Hyundai Pony was a fraction longer than the Ford Escort, and this made the “surprisingly spacious little thoroughbred” behave beautifully, at least according to Hyundai. Its most appealing standard features on the 1.5 GLS were front-wheel drive, a five-speed gearbox, four-speaker radio-cassette and split folding rear seats. It had an MSRP of £4,500.
1986 Hyundai Pony
I don’t think there is anyone out there who doesn’t like, no LOVE, the GTi. If you are out there, then this is the car that will flip you. It is a 1985 Volkswagen GTi Callaway Turbo. It was built by Marketing Corporation of America in Royal Oak, Michigan at the request of Mike Kaptuch of Volkswagen of America with the goal of creating a performance image for Volkswagen in the United States. Together, they contacted Callaway to be a part of this build and they agreed. AutoWeek Magazine heard what they were doing and the editor then, Richard Hinson, contacted Marketing Corporation of America and asked if they could have the car first for a cover story. They said yes and thus began a great adventure with this car.
1985 Volkswagen GTi Callaway Turbo
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
The 1989 Ford Escort 3-door hatchback was quite versatile which made it the best selling car in the world for over six years.
1989 Ford Escort
The 1984 refined and improved Hyundai Pony was new for Canada, but had already been rolling off the production line since 1975 was was very familiar in the rest of the world and was a best seller in South Korea. The Pony L had fully reclining front bucket seats, a rear window defroster, full interior carpeting from the tip of the driver’s toe to the end of the cargo space. It came with Michelin all-season steel belted radial tires, childproof door locks, and even a cigarette lighter. All for just $5,795. The more deluxe GL package was $6,395. Of course, if you were a big roller, you could opt for the GLS package for $6,695. All with the proven Swedish Tuff Kote Dinol factory rust proofing system.
1984 Hyundai Pony
The 1988 Mercury Tracer LS2 (also available as a 4-door hatchback) was a sporty little front wheel drive car that left virtually nothing to be desired. Built and backed by Ford, the technologically advanced Tracer, with its disc brakes, independent suspension and power steering, was a product of their best designers and engineers throughout the world. It got significant praise and was a run-away sales success on two continents. It was sold thru Ford’s extensive Canadian Mercury dealer network.
1988 Mercury Tracer LS2
The Subaru Rex Combi AWD Turbo was initially introduced in December 1983. It was the second generation of the model by Subaru which was produced from 1972 to 1992, and was known by a variety of names, like the Ace, Viki and Sherpa among others. It had a 544cc engine.
1984 Subaru Rex Combi AWD Turbo
The 1980 Dodge Colt Custom is practically identical to the Plymouth Champ (other than a handful of badges and a few details) It is the perfect example of badge engineering, and in fact, I’ve used the same text as the Champ post (as they did in the original manufacturer advertising – it was basically a “Hatchback Package” that included Rallye suspension components that put handling toughness into this economical performer. There is simply nothing else to say.
1980 Dodge Colt Custom
The 1980 Plymouth Champ Custom was basically a “Hatchback Package” that included Rallye suspension components that put handling toughness into this economical performer. A nice little simply and clean ride.
1980 Plymouth Champ Custom
The 102 HP 1984 Dodge Colt Turbo was imported for Dodge and Plymouth by Mitsubishi and with its 1.6 liter, turbocharged, electronically controlled injected 4 cylinder engine, went from 0 to 50 in 5.78 seconds rolling on Michelin XVS 165/70 HR 13’s, with non-linear high-control springs, solid front and rear stabilizer bars (.79″ upfront and .57″ in the back), heavy duty transmission and clutch and front gas-filled shocks. Front air dam, rear spoiler, tachometer, halogen headlamps and a sport braking system were all standard. A few other details include a Turbo Boost of 7.5 lbs, psi, the 102 bhp was reached at 5500 rpm, its power to weight ratio was 19.77 lbs per hp, Torque of 122 lbs-ft @ 3,000 rpm and 4×2 Twin Stick transmission.
1984 Dodge Colt Turbo
The 1982 Mercury LN7 is a very rare ride. It was a car that was “right for the times” and was one of the first two-seaters offered by Ford (along with the EXP) in over 25 years. It was a stylish, contemporary and sporty front-wheel drive car with rack-and-pinion steering, independent rear suspension and advanced hemispherical head, 1.6 liter 80 HP engine with two-barrel carburetor that got 29 MPG in the city and 46 MPG on the highway.
Its unique “bubbleback” rear lift back gave it a exciting new contemporary image, along with its sharply sloped windshield, wheel arches with prominent lips, and wide body side moldings. It was first shown at the Chicago Auto Show and introduced in April 1981 as an early 1982 model. It was not a hit and by 1983, it was dropped after only 40,000 units produced. (image source: John Lloyd)
1982 Mercury LN7
1982 Mercury LN7
1982 Mercury LN7
Rover SD1 is both the code name and eventual production name given to a series of large executive cars built by British Leyland (BL), under the Rover marque. The car was produced from 1976–1986 and 303,345 produced in total.m In 1971, Rover began developing a new car, and the project was first code-named RT1 (for Rover Triumph Number 1) but then soon changed to SD1 (for Specialist Division Number 1) as Rover and Triumph were put in the new “Specialist Division” of BL. It was launched on its home market in June 1976 in liftback form only. Between 1976 and 1981 there were some very minor updates to the car including new badging (front and rear) and chrome backed door mirrors. In 1980 Rover obtained US type approval for the SD1 and re-entered the American market after a ten-year absence. The car was only made available as a single variant, using a modified version of the V8 engine and badged simply as “Rover 3500” as you can see in this 1980 Rover 3500.
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1980 Rover 3500
The first-generation Nissan Pulsar, the N10, was launched in May 1978 and after two full model changes, the N13 was launched on May 7, 1986.
The N13’s distinguishing feature was its sporty styling, which combined flowing curved surfaces and sharp lines. Three body types were available: the 3-door hatchback, the 5-door hatchback, and the 4-door saloon. There were also five engines: 4 gasoline (1,300cc, 1,500cc, and 1,600cc twin-cam) and a diesel engine (1,700cc). Altogether, there were 33 basic models in the lineup.
The Milano X1 series was a sports-grade model available as a 3-door hatchback or 4-door saloon. The X1 twin-cam was positioned as the sportiest model, at the top end of the series.
What attracted attention to this model, together with its newly developed 1,600cc twin-cam engine, was Japan’s first fully automatic full-time 4WD (viscous coupling type), adopted for the 4-door saloon 1500J1. This ground-breaking 4WD system – which automatically ensured optimal torque distribution to the front and rear wheels, providing an easy, safe drive – was highly praised; in fact, it was singled out in the awarding of the 1986-87 Japan Car of the Year title.
In January 1987, to commemorate winning the 1986-87 Japan Car of the Year Award, the world’s first triple-viscous, fully automatic full-time 4WD car (Milano X1-E) was launched as a limited-edition model, and available as an option for the Milano X1 twin-cam was Japan’s first viscous LSD.
1984 Nissan Pulsar Milano X-1 Hatchback
The first-generation Nissan March (K10) was launched in October of 1982. In April 1983, the fashionable, high-quality “Collet” was added to the lineup (based on the top grade G). Chic and luxurious, the Collet proved very popular with the young crowd and women. In February 1985, the first minor change was carried out. It had a maximum power of 57 PS via a 987cc inline 4-cylinder. It had a wheelbase of 2,300mm and a curb weight of 655kg.
1983 Nissan March Collet
1986 Acura Integra RS 5-door was produced until 1989. It had a 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder that produced 113 hp @ 6250 rpm, 99 lbs-ft @ 5500 rpm. Available tramsissions incliuded a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.
1986 Acura Integra RS 5-Door