Yugo

Nicest One Left? 1987 Yugo GV

Like Rodney Dangerfield, the poor Yugo didn’t get much respect. Offered in the U.S. from 1985-92, this Yugoslavian-built car developed a reputation for suspect quality and reliability, yet more than 141,600 of them were sold. Survival rates are low… more»

900 HP Twin Cadillac V8 Powered Yugo?!

Jamming a 500 cid (8.2L) Cadillac V8 in a Yugo will definitely get you mad props at the local car show. That’s got to land you on the “Big Motor in a Small Car” Top Ten list. But why… more»

Cheap Thrills? 1987 Yugo GV Project

The Yugo. This is a car that has been the butt of more jokes than I could possibly list. For all of its flaws and failings, there is a dedicated group of individuals who adore these little cars and… more»

Estate Sale Find: 1988 Yugo GV

The Yugo is famous for something that products don’t want to be known for – poor quality. It began life in the former Yugoslavia in the early-1980s as a shortened variant of the Fiat 127. It was imported into… more»

Parked In ’98: 1986 Yugo GV Barn Find

I would hate to have to calculate just how many words have been written about the Yugo GV over the years. Or how many jokes have been made at this car’s expense. The reality is that it was not… more»

1 of 794,428! 1988 Yugo GV

Ok, technically this 1988 Yugo GV was made for the US market so it would be 1 of 141,651 but even that number is impressive. How the company sold over 140,000 cars in the US is wild to think… more»

1988 Yugo GV Barn Find!

It’s not a stretch to imagine a dictionary with a definition that states: Object of Scorn \abjeft\ev\skorn expression 1: Yugo. Perhaps not that deleterious a description but probably not far from it. Is it truly deserved? I don’t know… more»

Best Of The Worst: 1991 Yugo GV Plus

The owner of this 1991 Yugo GV describes it as one of the much-improved later cars. Having said that, the build quality and reliability of the earlier examples was so bad, that it really only left one direction for… more»

Don’t Be Silly, Buy This 1987 Yugo GV

$500 doesn’t get you that much anymore, certainly not in the car world. Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who have spent $500 or more on a plane ticket or a suit, or hair plugs… more»

Someone Restored This 1988 Yugo GV!??

Update 7/26/19 – The price is slowly dropping on this restored Yugo. It’s now down to $6,000 or best offer here on eBay. How low will it go? From 4/22/19 – I’m probably one of the few fully functioning… more»

468 Genuine Miles! 1988 Yugo GV

Somewhere out there is a person who aspired to own a new Yugo GV back in 1988, but circumstances meant that they missed their chance. Well, fear not, because a second chance is now at hand. Barn Finder Roger… more»

The Best Worst Car Ever Revisited: 1986 Yugo GV

After almost five years this Yugo has resurfaced. Since we last featured it, the car has made its way to Spokane, Washington and found a very loving caretaker. The new owner put about 6k miles on it, but they… more»

Sport Model! 1988 Yugo GVX

Call me crazy, but I want this Yugo! Being a GVX means that it’s as tricked out as a Yugo can be. And while many of the changes are cosmetic, like the sweet sport seats and body kit, this… more»

Garaged Since ’02: $500 1988 Yugo GV

Yugos are coming out of the woodwork lately. Are there more of them or are they just one of the hot-button cars now? Whatever the case is, I love seeing unusual cars and one of the most unusual cars… more»

No Jokes, I Promise: 1987 Yugo GV

The Yugo GV has spent the majority of its life being the butt of innumerable jokes, so I’ve decided to avoid them here. This Yugo was found in a storage locker, and the owner has done a fair amount… more»

Yugo Through Mud: 1988 Yugo GV

If your heart’s desire is to own something different in the way of an automobile, then have I got the car for you. This 1988 Yugo has been modified to compete in off-road rally competitions, and as a left-field,… more»

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