The era of the second generation Trans Am was coming close to the end of the run. The formidable Pontiac 400 cubic inch engine was gone and the economy minded 301 cubic inch V8 engine was now the standard… more»
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Faded Glory: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
In 1980, Pontiac manufactured 50,896 Trans Ams and, of these, they produced 5,700 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Turbo Trans Am replicas, featuring distinctive paint, decals, and the oyster hobnail interior. This particular vehicle, that was sent to us by… more»
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Gallic Eccentricity: 1980 Citroen 2CV6
As anyone who has seen the documentary “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” knows, the French are very different than both their American and their European brethren. This fascinating country is filled with folks who have a contrary outlook and have… more»
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Fun To Drive: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
So I may get hate mail for this but I think the C3 Corvette is the best looking model of the Chevrolet Corvette. This 4 speed 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is striking in yellow and, of course, when you see… more»
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Chevy Powered: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula
This car may have 130,000 miles but it is said to be a great driver. Tony Primo found this 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula listed for sale here on Craigslist in New Jersey. The seller is asking $10,000 and it… more»
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Glass Half Empty or Half Full? 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
It is common to categorize people as having either a “glass half empty” or a “glass half full” mentality. If you read the comments on some of the cars we feature, it is apparent that some people only see… more»
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Last Of The L82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Red has always been the most popular color for Corvettes. This 1980 is being sold by a dealer in San Antonio, Texas and while there are only a few pictures in the ad, it looks great. This car is… more»
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Crate Motor: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
We appreciate Bruce M. finding this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette for sale in Bangor, Maine. The car is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for only $6,000. It was originally listed three months ago for $7,200. The Corvette is… more»
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Cheap Pace Car: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac built 5,700 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Turbo Trans Am replicas in 1980 with special paint and decals and the oyster hobnail interior.This listing was found by Chuck Foster and is said to be one of those Pace Car… more»
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Seldom Seen Coupes: 1979 and 1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3s
By the mid-seventies, everything about economy cars was changing. The rear-engine rear-wheel drive design of the Volkswagen Beetle and the front engine rear wheel drive layout of the Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega were fading from the marketplace. Their… more»
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California Survivor: 1980 Plymouth Horizon
In 1980, things were pretty grim for the country in general and automobiles in particular. The prime interest rate in this country reached an all-time high of 21.5% and inflation sat stubbornly at 13.5%. Doomsday predictors were all forecasting… more»
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One-Owner 34k Mile 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Tony Primo found this 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula for sale in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The seller states that it is a one owner car that has been garage kept since new. It certainly looks the part. The odometer reads… more»
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455 Powered: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The second generation of the Pontiac Trans Am set the performance bar for performance in the 1970’s both in handling and acceleration. While other manufacturers were cutting engine sizes, Pontiac offered the 455 cubic inch V8 all the way… more»
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Perfect 19k Mile 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car
While we could spend all day and half the night arguing the merits and detriments of special edition automobiles, one fact is indisputable: these cars are usually exceptionally well preserved. Anniversary cars, special editions of all manner, and pace… more»
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High School Time Machine: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro
If you didn’t live through them, I have no way to adequately explain to you the gearhead culture during the glorious seventies and eighties. If you were the kind of student in high school who carried around a Summit… more»
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63K Possible Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Say what you will about later C3 Corvettes, they certainly attract attention. That goes doubly so if the Corvette in question is decked out in bright yellow paint and polished chrome wheels. Take for example this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette… more»
