The popularity of the Pontiac Grand Prix remained strong in 1988 when the car entered its sixth generation of production, this time as a front-wheel-drive coupe with a completely updated design outside. However, the car’s standard engine didn’t provide… more»
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Jun 16, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
37k Mile Drop Top! 1990 Ford Mustang ASC McLaren
I’ve never been one to take big risks in uncharted stocks or bet the farm at a Blackjack table, but for what it’s worth, I’m feeling really good about the future of Fox-body Mustangs in the muscle car market… more»
Apr 26, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Best Color Combo? 1989 Ford Mustang ASC McLaren
Another day, another ASC McLaren Mustang. Just a few days ago, we posted one of the last ASCs made, which stand out for their decidedly import-like Enkei wheels. I honestly haven’t seen a late-production ASC McLaren in quite some… more»
Feb 28, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Last 5-Speed Built? 1984 ASC McLaren Capri
The ASC McLaren Capri is a familiar face around here. It’s beginning to remind me of the Blazer K5 Chalet, where it was made in limited numbers but there’s seemingly always one for sale. The ASC is obviously not… more»
Nov 5, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Fresh Cosmetics: 1985 Mercury Capri ASC McLaren
I wish I could say I was making this up, but we have yet another Mercury Capri ASC McLaren for sale, and this time, the color combination even matches one of the last ones we featured. Limited production or… more»
Oct 30, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One of 47: 1985 ASC McLaren Mercury Capri
Don’t I always say we’re done seeing the ASC McLaren for a while, and then another one shows up? It really does seem to happen a lot, and I was just all hot and bothered by that red one… more»
Oct 26, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare In Red: 1985 Mercury Capri ASC/McLaren
Despite being sold in very limited numbers, the ASC McLaren still seems to pop up for sale quite frequently. This example caught my eye as it’s one of the few that was painted in a color other than white… more»
Jul 26, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Convertible Pickup: 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport
The Dodge Dakota was at times an underappreciated truck, it just never seemed to get the loyal followers of its Ranger and S-10 competitors. In my opinion, Dodge got things right with the size of the Dakota, it was… more»
Jul 10, 2020 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rare 5-Speed: 1986 ASC/McLaren Convertible
This 1986 Mercury Capri is one of the less-than-1,000 produced ASC/McLaren conversions, which featured a chopped roof and other styling and suspension tweaks to create a limited edition model with a hefty price tag premium. The example shown here… more»
Jul 3, 2020 • For Sale • 4 Comments
18k-Mile Prototype? 1986 Mercury ASC McLaren Capri
From 1984 to 1986, Mercury worked with American Sunroof Corporation (ASC) to create the only convertible variant of the Capri muscle car – the ASC McLaren Capri. While not all of these limited-production variants were convertibles, this 1986 Mercury… more»
Apr 12, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Convertible Cruiser: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
In current times, Toyota’s name is synonymous with dependable and practical commuter vehicles. However, during the 1970s and 1980s, the company offered a plethora of front-engine, rear-wheel-drive cars that were both reliable and sporty. The third-generation A60 Celica was… more»
Apr 21, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Lowest Mileage Example? ASC McLaren Grand Prix
The ASC McLaren Pontiac Grand Prix Turbo has quite a long name, but it’s also a legitimately impressive performance car (by 80s standards) that is near impossible to find today in condition like this one. It helps that this… more»
Mar 27, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 Of 115: 1986 Mercury Capri ASC Coupe
A few days ago, we featured a Mercury Capri drop-top conversion performed by American Sunroof Corp. in the 80s. Less frequently seen and arguably more desirable are the Capri ASC coupes, which featured decent power and handling upgrades in… more»
