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More 1980s Turbo – 1986 Dodge Daytona C/S

October 5, 2013

No American manufacturer (and perhaps no manufacturer at all) embraced turbocharging so wholeheartedly as Chrysler. Sure, Saab is renowned for its turbocharged engines, and various other manufacturers turbocharged their cars for extra power with acceptable efficiency, but Chrysler applied it across their model lines, to sedans, minivans, sports coupes, and luxury coupes. They even produced some very high performance turbo engines in their Shelby series of cars, including the Omni and Spirit R/T. Here’s one example of their enthusiasm for artificial aspiration, this 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z C/S, available for $3800 in Modesto, CA.

1988 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z C-S right front

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Turbo Notches – Pair of Saab 900 Turbo Sedans

October 5, 2013

It’s amazing and kind of sad it’s become a rarity to see original Saab 900s driving around on the street anymore. For the level of popularity they had in the 1980s, and a level of durability comparable to a Volvo 240, you’d expect to see more survivors. Perhaps their performance orientation means more have succumbed to accidents or engine failure, but in any case, it’s a treat to see one being driven. While ownership of a 900 sedan brings up some tough questions (try buying a Christmas tree with your non-hatch car, for example), at this point, the rarity means you should include the sedan in your search for the best car out there. And speaking of best car out there, let’s check out the best car for the price, a 1984 Saab 900 turbo sedan for only $450 in Simi Valley, CA.

1984 Saab 900 turbo left front

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Fire! 1984 Renault Fuego Turbo

September 25, 2013

Sometimes it’s hard to remember how many options were out there in terms of sports coupes in 1984. You could pick up an Isuzu Impulse, a VW Scirocco, an Alfa Romeo GTV6, a Ford Mustang fastback, Mitsubishi Starion or Tredia, or a Renault Fuego. And that’s not even a complete list! Granted, these cars were not always in the same consideration set, but the diversity of options available in 1984 was quite remarkable compared to what is on the market in 2013 (Scionbaru BRX/FR-S, Scion tC, are there any more? Anyone? Bueller?). Providing some turbocharged Gallic passion in the market was this 1984 Renault Fuego Turbo, available for $3500 in Ottawa, ON.

1984 Renault Fuego Turbo left side

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