The sixties through the eighties were the glory years for replica manufacturers. Making molds for fiberglass bodies was cheap and easy, the world was awash in VW Beetles (which provided the donor engine and chassis of choice), and we… more»
1984
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
50K Mile Eighties Icon: 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
When you go to Taco Bell to enjoy authentic Mexican food, did you ever think that everything there is simply a combination of a limited number of ingredients? While nobody is knocking Taco Bell for this, it is a… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Lightning Rod Shifter: 1984 Hurst/Olds
The 1984 Hurst/Olds was the last of its kind. Oldsmobile collaborated with Dr. Hurst nine times since 1968 to build a Hurst edition Oldsmobile Cutlass. It was a sharp car and was very similar to the prior year offering… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
28,400 Mile Subcompact: 1984 Buick Skyhawk Custom
One of the reasons that General Motors declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 10, 2009, is that they took customer loyalty for granted. The company spent decades building up the brand identity of its divisions and then diluted that… more»
Mar 17, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Return Of… The Ultra Low Mileage (183) 1984 Dodge Ram Pickup
It’s baaaack! We featured this 1984 Dodge Ram 1500 D100 regular cab pickup truck with supposedly 135 original miles back in February of 2023 with an asking price of $34,500 (and the option to make a best offer). You… more»
Jan 17, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
26,555 Original Miles: 1984 Mercury Colony Park Station Wagon
Station wagons have always been a uniquely American vehicle. However, the arrival of Chrysler’s minivan in 1984 was their dinosaur staring up at the comet moment. That doesn’t mean that we still cannot enjoy a nice wagon today. Suppose… more»
Jan 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
7,500 Mile 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
Sometimes I marvel at low mileage performance cars that have less than 10k miles on them. While cars are meant to be driven, I like that some people save them for us to drive and enjoy sometimes 30 to… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
America’s First Luxury SUV: 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Today, you can chose from a slew of large, luxury SUV’s. But 40 years ago, this was the only luxury SUV on the market. I’ve always liked these Grand Wagoneers (a great name by the way) that had an… more»
Sep 10, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
First-Year Game Changer: 1984 Plymouth Voyager LE
I’ve been around long enough to witness the introduction of two rather revolutionary car categories. And both spearheaded by Lee Iacocca. The first was the Ford Mustang, the original pony car, which came out in 1964 when I was… more»
Aug 27, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
24k-Mile Cream Puff: 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door
I was at a car show in Pennsylvania recently and spotted a gorgeously restored 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria in Tropical Rose and Snowshoe White. It was the first year for the Crown Victoria and with its lower silhouette,… more»
Aug 23, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Lightning Rods: 1984 Hurst/Olds Project Driver
The first Hurst Olds was produced in 1968 and the last one was offered in 1984. In between, several models were offered in the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s. This example is a 1984 Hurst Olds that is in need… more»
Jun 29, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
22K Mile Mini Truck: 1984 Dodge Rampage
The big news in the automotive industry this week is Dodge’s potential return to the small truck market with a familiar name. This truck, tentatively named “Rampage,” will be similar in size and function to the Hyundai Santa Cruz… more»
Jun 11, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
61K Mile: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst
Two tone paint, chrome wheels, decals and a lightening rod Hurst shifter. I had just graduated high school when the 1984 Hurst Olds hit the streets. Thinking back it was a great looking car with style and comfort and… more»
May 28, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Mint 11k-Mile Merc! 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park LS Station Wagon
I find it ironic that the seller couldn’t fit the entire station wagon in the photograph. Maybe he/she isn’t a great photographer, but in all fairness, this boxy beast is whopping 218″ long. So, how does a 39-year-old luxury… more»
May 15, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One-Family-Owned Survivor: Grandpa’s 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
My Grandpa was a simple, country farmer in Virginia and was also a Ford man. As a kid, I remember him driving a 1950 F100 pickup, a ’53 Ford Mainline, and a ’66 Ford Galaxie (with a three-on-the-tree and… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
High Quality, High Mileage: 1984 Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel
In the late seventies and early eighties, automakers were experimenting with diesel engines. Some of these experiments were a huge waste of time, money, and customer loyalty. Others managed to nearly perfect the engines, only to find that customers… more»
