Car companies still make turbos but it seems like there was something about the 1980s that brought them out in droves. It seemed like everyone had a turbo vehicle, even minivans had turbos. But, a Mercury? This 1986 Mercury… more»
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Turbo Diesel 4×4: 1995 Chevrolet Suburban K2500
This one is a bit new for us here at Barn Finds and it wasn’t found in a barn, but it’s barn-friendly for those of you with a farm or other tough work to do. This is a 1995 Chevrolet… more»
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Turbo V8 Survivor: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
After the release of Smokey and the Bandit, who didn’t want a Pontiac Trans Am? Well with American V8’s still paying the price for their lack of fuel economy, Pontiac did find a creative way to offer some power… more»
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Rare Two-Tone Turbo: 1985 Buick WH1
Most of us know the Buick Grand National, the all-black turbo screamer. Think of this 1985 Buick WH1 turbo as a Grand National without the Batman cape. This example is listed on eBay with no reserve and bids just… more»
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Scotty G’s Garage: 1988 Subaru RX Turbo Sedan
In another installment of Scotty G’s Garage, I thought I’d show you my rare 1988 Subaru RX Turbo sedan. I know, it screams the 1980s, especially with those white wheel covers and decals-a-plenty! This is by far the rarest… more»
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Rusty Gold: 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire Turbo!
Jetfire! There aren’t many car names cooler or more space age than that. This 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire is an almost all original survivor and it’s listed on eBay with a buy-it-now price of $6,000 or you can make… more»
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GTS Turbo Power! 1987 Plymouth Reliant Wagon
“If you can find a better car, buy it”, said Lee Iacocca in the 1980s when he was peddling Chrysler’s savior vehicles – the versatile K-car. Or, better yet, build it! This 1987 Plymouth Reliant Wagon has a little… more»
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Turbo Diesel Spacecab 4×4: 1986 Isuzu P’up
The checklist on this truck is a mile long: 4×4? Check. Spacecab? Check. Turbo? Check. Diesel? Check. No rust? Check. This 1986 Isuzu Turbo Diesel 4×4 P’up is listed on eBay in Graham, North Carolina with a current bid… more»
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Dreamy Turbo Swede: 1978 Saab 99 Turbo
Arguably one of the most desired and appreciated cars to come from Sweden, the 99 Turbo was a thrill to drive all while maintaining the quirkiness that makes a Saab, well, a Saab. Recently serviced, and having 132,700 miles,… more»
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Rabid Rabbit: 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Turbo
This is not a photoshop exercise, this is a real vehicle! No, really, it really drives and is usable on actual city streets and everything. It’s a 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Turbo custom convertible and it’s not for the faint… more»
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Factory Turbo Car? 1984 Dodge Colt GTS Turbo
The 1970s and 80s brought a slew of rebadged Japanese vehicles to the US market, and to other markets outside of the motherland. Mitsubishi’s hookup with Chrysler gave us some fun little vehicles, one of which is this 1984… more»
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Turbo Custom Cab! 1985 Toyota 4×4 Pickup
Here’s a truck that checks quite a few boxes: it’s a 1985 Toyota 4×4 Turbo Custom Cab pickup! The seller is “asking” $2,500, which of course means that everyone will go all Rick Harrison on them with excuse-filled lowball offers. This… more»
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Rear-Engine Turbo: 1963 Chevrolet Covair Monza Spyder
Although Ralph Nader tried to spoil America’s fun with the Corvair, the unusual American car did carry on a sports car like package in the form of the Monza Spyder Turbo. This Corvair was parked in 1979 due to… more»
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America’s First Turbo Car: 1963 Oldsmobile F85 Jetfire
How many times have you seen a car that seemed uncommon, but had actually fallen into the category of being rare? Well these Oldsmobile F85 Jetfires have become quite rare due to time, and a pesky turbocharger. The turbo systems… more»
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Naughty and Nice: 1976 Ford Pinto Turbo
Other than that hood scoop you’d never know that anything was lurking under that chestnut metallic hood, but there is. This 1976 Ford Pinto Turbo is listed for sale by our friends at Hemmings for an undisclosed asking price, you’ll… more»
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$3,895 Maserati: 1984 Maserati Biturbo E
This raging bull is a 1984 Maserati Biturbo E and it’s on eBay with an eye-openingly-low Buy It Now price of just $3,895! That’s like three pairs of Italian shoes! This bellezza rosso is located in Wexford, Pennsylvania and there is… more»
