1986

Drive a Choo-Choo: 1986 Chevrolet El Camino

In a world where it seems everyone is in a tizzy about the amount of fuel burned, it is painful to see that a two-door, car-based pickup is absent from the American automotive market.  It seems like it would… more»

Highly-Original Beige Beauty: 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

“Remember, they are only original once.” That’s how the seller of this impressive Jeep ends his sales pitch. Sure, it’s a cliche, but to car nerds like me who love original, unmolested survivors, it’s a comment that won’t make me… more»

1 of 1,987: Limited-Edition America II 1986 Cadillac Eldorado

  “America II is to yachting what Cadillac is to automobiles – an American standard for the world.”  That’s how Cadillac positioned its special limited-edition Eldorado that was a byproduct of Cadillac becoming the first corporate sponsor of the… more»

1986 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed C10

This no reserve auction here on eBay is for a 1986 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup. The 1/2 ton truck is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina and looks like a solid example of a 2WD Square Body. The truck is… more»

Collectible Yet? 1986 Ford F150 Pickup

Barn Finds is one of the few classic and collectible vehicle websites that features everything from sub $1,000 junkyard rejects to the occasional six-figure rarity.  This diversity makes for a lot of interesting write-ups, but it also raises the… more»

Nascar-Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe 2+2

GM had a racing problem in the 1980’s: The sleeker, more aerodynamic Ford Thunderbird was beating the squared-off, not-so-aerodynamic boxy styling of GM’s Grand Prix and Monte Carlo on the Nascar racing circuit. Solution: The Aeroocoupe. A limited-edition attempt… more»

Short Bed: 1986 Chevrolet C10

. Clean square body pickups are hard to come by. They were popular when new and even more valuable now. This short wheel base 1/2 ton C10 is a stunning example of the great lines and utility of a… more»

Homologation Special: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2

Life in NASCAR is very much an action-reaction kind of existence.  To achieve what the bigwigs in Daytona call parity, rules are bent, massaged, and sometimes overlooked to make sure the show is a good one.  Take for example… more»

454 CID V8: 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup

Located in the San Francisco Bay area is this 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup. The seller states that the truck was purchased to do a short bed conversion and only has 52,000 miles. While the ad title says it is… more»

Intercooled Fun: 1986 Buick Regal T-Type

Buick has built some beautiful cars over its history and there have been a select few with outstanding performance. One that will forever stand out in the minds of 50 year olds is the 1986 and 1987 Buick Grand… more»

Documented Low Mile: 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Ikey Heyman found another great ride. This one is in Plano, Texas which is a northern suburb of Dallas. Fortunately, this car is not a “Plain O” car but a 50k mile two owner 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am…. more»