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A12pilot
03-23-2016, 10:55 AM
I was thinking of this the other day when I saw a late 80s Dodge Daytona Turbo Z. Some cars you just don't see on the road anymore. That's one of them! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif For whatever reason, some cars just don't make it long term. Oh course there's a reason for that, I'm sure. So what haven't you seen burnin' up the streets around you 'hood?

Cheers <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
Dave

drdave69
03-23-2016, 11:21 AM
It has been many years since I spotted a Yugo. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

Keith Seymore
03-23-2016, 11:35 AM
Haven't seen a Chevette in a while...

K

A12pilot
03-23-2016, 11:55 AM
I thought of another. ...Ford Probe <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

Cheers <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

earntaz
03-23-2016, 12:49 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: drdave69</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It has been many years since I spotted a Yugo. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif </div></div>

I've heard a rumor the Yugo was going back into production as a 4 door -- will be called the Wego ... (I know -- this is old ... so am I) TAZ <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif

68l30
03-23-2016, 01:10 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Keith Seymore</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Haven't seen a Chevette in a while...

K
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Funny, I just found a old Chevette dies cast I had....Hot Wheel size. I laughed and said the same thing!

BIG

427.060
03-23-2016, 01:24 PM
I haven't seen a Mustang 2 in quite a while.
James

markinnaples
03-23-2016, 01:43 PM
Chevry Citation
Ford Tempo
Dodge Conquest
Honda Prelude
Acura Vigor

Verne_Frantz
03-23-2016, 01:52 PM
We owned a '76 Buick Century with the V6 for a while. You never see any of them, or their Oldsmobile equivalent anymore.
Traded the Buick for a '63 Riviera.

Verne

Billohio
03-23-2016, 01:59 PM
we were talking the other day on the amount of 90s hondas around here but you dont see any Ford taurus that was the most sold car on the road. They must not have held up.

DWR
03-23-2016, 03:27 PM
Ford EXP and Mercury LN7

Mr. Chevy
03-23-2016, 04:34 PM
When I was at St. Thomas on my cruise this year I spotted a 1987 Z24 Cavalier in good shape.. You just don't see those anymore.. I took a picture of the car.. I will try to downloaded here from my phone.. My first new car was an 89 Z24 Cavalier.. I loved that car... It was quick too..

Rich

markinnaples
03-23-2016, 04:56 PM
Chevy Beretta

dino67
03-23-2016, 05:03 PM
How about any make of station wagons.

A12pilot
03-23-2016, 05:20 PM
A few more I don't see are the Mitsubishi 3000GT and it's sister the Dodge Stealth. .. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

m22mike
03-23-2016, 05:20 PM
AMC Pacer


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/1975_AMC_Pacer_base_model_frontleftside.jpg/1024px-1975_AMC_Pacer_base_model_frontleftside.jpg

Craig_Maiorana
03-23-2016, 05:24 PM
A Merkur XR4TI. Couldnt tell you the last time I saw one. I see a little old lady with her pristine Mustang II a few times a week and even a few pinto wagons

427TJ
03-23-2016, 05:27 PM
Every once in a while I'll see an unmodified, stock 1985-90 Mustang V8. Egg-poacher wheels, twin beveled stainless tailpipes, &quot;5.0&quot; emblem on the fender. Always catches my eye.

markinnaples
03-23-2016, 05:48 PM
Here's a Pacer for you, it's called the Flying Aquarium:
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/03/full-3000-41296-flying_aquarium.jpg

roeville
03-23-2016, 06:02 PM
I have a bet with my co-worker to see which one of us spots a Pacer in the wild because he had one many years ago. Neither of us has seen one since the bet - the last year or so.

427TJ
03-23-2016, 06:09 PM
We used to call Pacers terrariums. (No water.)

68l30
03-23-2016, 06:18 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Craig_Maiorana</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A Merkur XR4TI. Couldnt tell you the last time I saw one. I see a little old lady with her pristine Mustang II a few times a week and even a few pinto wagons </div></div>

Those (Merkur XR4TI)hauled A$$...on the top end. A buddy had one when they were new, we did 130 mph + laid back with the AC on down I-71 out of Cle. @ about 2 in the morning...We called it &quot;The Egg&quot; <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

BIG

mssl72
03-23-2016, 08:27 PM
Levis Gremlin X !

marxjunk
03-24-2016, 02:53 AM
Cordobas with Corinthian leather or 300 option

240Zs

type 3 VWs

Shelby K cars

King CObra Mustang II..well..any Mustang II

old 70s dodge colts

mavericks

kingswood estate wagons

i can do this all day...

markinnaples
03-24-2016, 01:28 PM
Mercury Bobcat
Chevy Monza
Dodge Diplomat
Cadillac Cimarron
Buick Skyhawk
Olds Cutlass Ciera
Honda CRX

cook_dw
03-24-2016, 01:53 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Billohio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">we were talking the other day on the amount of 90s hondas around here but you dont see any Ford taurus that was the most sold car on the road. They must not have held up. </div></div>

SHO Taurus was a bad ride for what it was. Older guy I worked with in college at Auto Zone up in Bowling Green, KY had several of them and would go up to Mid Ohio and race one in street trim. And it was a 5 speed IIRC..


Ford Escort
Dodge Caravans &amp; Plymouth Voyagers of the 80s
Dodge Conquest
Dodge Omni
Pontiac Sunfire
Pontiac Aztec
Toyota Celica
Any K car (Relaint, Aries, LeBaron)
Dodge Shadow
Dodge Neon

I could go on... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

markinnaples
03-24-2016, 03:00 PM
A guy brought out a Toyota Supra circa 1988 to our club show a few weeks ago and it had been a long time since I've seen one of those.

danachevroletfor1967
03-24-2016, 04:34 PM
Here locally there is a 1989 Beretta listed for sale in our local newspaper classifieds. Also whenever I go for a walk downtown there is always a Merkur XR4TI parked in the same spot. For as many as they built I see very few 3rd gen Camaros around here anymore. I think I actually see more 2nd gens, including mine.

Mr70
03-24-2016, 05:13 PM
1984 Fiero,and with good reason.

Mr. Chevy
03-25-2016, 03:44 AM
Fieros were neat cars.. Slow as all hell but still cool little cars..

Rich

Chick_Maggot
03-25-2016, 04:21 AM
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I've been in the San Diego area since 2005 and have only seen one Grand National on the street.

A co-worker has a GNX, but doesn't drive it.

Maggot</span></span>

BJCHEV396
03-25-2016, 04:50 AM
I owned a 1985 Fiero GT with a v6 and a 4 speed.Fun quick sports car!They were a better car than their reputation.

earntaz
03-25-2016, 12:46 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr. Chevy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fieros were neat cars.. Slow as all hell but still cool little cars..

Rich</div></div>

I knew of one that had a Caddy Northstar V8 along with drive train bolted in -- looked factory ... took care of that &quot;slow as hell&quot; problem. TAZ

A12pilot
03-25-2016, 12:46 PM
Subaru Brat! Probably for a reason...


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And around here, I don't see any of the mid eighties Camaros, Firebirds, or Corvettes despite the popularity of them. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

427.060
03-25-2016, 02:53 PM
The last Fiero I saw someone had made a 3 wheeler out of it.
James

Mr. Chevy
03-28-2016, 02:18 AM
My 89 Z24..

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/Picture2514.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/RICHRUTT/media/Picture2514.jpg.html)

Rich

Jonesy
03-29-2016, 06:19 PM
Yep, I havent seen any z24 Cavaliers on the road in quite awhile. Lots of cars already mentioned that you just dont see.

My dad bought a brand new 1971 Datsun 1200 Fastback. Wasnt alot of them back then either. Never see them.

HawkX66
03-29-2016, 07:45 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427.060</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The last Fiero I saw someone had made a 3 wheeler out of it.
James</div></div>
You see them all over the place in southern Michigan.

Mr. Chevy
03-30-2016, 03:02 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr. Chevy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When I was at St. Thomas on my cruise this year I spotted a 1987 Z24 Cavalier in good shape.. You just don't see those anymore.. I took a picture of the car.. I will try to downloaded here from my phone.. My first new car was an 89 Z24 Cavalier.. I loved that car... It was quick too..

Rich </div></div>

Here it is...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/RICHRUTT/20160303_135831.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/RICHRUTT/media/20160303_135831.jpg.html)

Jack_Tar
03-30-2016, 08:47 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Chevry Citation
Ford Tempo
Dodge Conquest
Honda Prelude
Acura Vigor
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I don't know about the Honda Prelude part. My daily driver is an 89 2.0Si 4WS and I see them around few weeks or so.

markinnaples
03-30-2016, 02:25 PM
Jack, I'm a big fan of the 84-92(?) Prelude, I just never ever see them around unfortunately. Your '89 is the loaded one, pretty cool. My ex had a white '88 S that was just beautiful to drive, as were most Honda's between the mid-80's to early 90's. To me, those were Honda's golden years.