Rare 1982 "Frank Sinatra" Chrysler Imperial

[Black88GTA]

I'm not "throwing imports in your face", I only said that because someone mentioned Hondas. "Normal" cars in general were kind of ugly in the 80s IMO (not talking about exotics), although I did like some...

1987 - 1989 Chrysler Conquest / Mitsubishi Starion
MKIII Supra
1987 - 1992 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
1986 - 1988? Buick Grand National / GNX
Late 80's Porsche 944

There are others, but I don't feel like looking any more up, and I'm sure you get the idea.

And that's probably the worst 3rd gen Prelude pic ever. I don't know where that guy found those hideous rims. Anyways, better pic

 

[thedarkwolf]

Just assumed they were stock rims. First non-modified car that popped up on a google image search.

 

[sniperruff]

the best looking car from the 80's that i can think of

 

[Black88GTA]

Actually the stock setup (for most 3rd gen Preludes) may have been worse. Fugly plastic hubcaps over 14" steelies. Some of the later 3rd gens got "sawblade" style alloys, which were decent for factory rims.

 

[MX2]

I use to own one of those, not the FS edition.Iinterior was way cool, dash was blacked out until you sat in the drivers seat and a pressure sensing switch lit it up and all digital. Thats the only good thing I can say about it, was probably the biggest piece of junk I ever owned.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: sniperruff
the best looking car from the 80's that i can think of

You've got to be kidding. The rubber-bumpered Mako Shark Corvettes were as ugly as the 'Vette ever got. Which is sad, because the chrome-bumper Mako Shark cars were beyond beautiful.

Gorgeous.
A Travesty.

ZV

 

[Throckmorton]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: sniperruff
the best looking car from the 80's that i can think of

You've got to be kidding. The rubber-bumpered Mako Shark Corvettes were as ugly as the 'Vette ever got. Which is sad, because the chrome-bumper Mako Shark cars were beyond beautiful.

Gorgeous.
A Travesty.

ZV

Here's the best looking car from the 80s: 300ZX

 

[Black88GTA]

Originally posted by: Throckmorton

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: sniperruff
the best looking car from the 80's that i can think of

You've got to be kidding. The rubber-bumpered Mako Shark Corvettes were as ugly as the 'Vette ever got. Which is sad, because the chrome-bumper Mako Shark cars were beyond beautiful.

Gorgeous.
A Travesty.

ZV

Here's the best looking car from the 80s: 300ZX

Was that style introduced for the 1989 model year, or 1990?? I always thought the boxy, angular 300ZX was in production thru 1989, and that style debuted the following year. Google shows mixed results...so I'm not so sure anymore...

 

[LTC8K6]

"The old 1980's CRX gets the same or better mileage than a Toyota Prius."

Those 80's high mileage cars had high NOx emissions though, iirc. So the comparison is not really valid.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Black88GTA

Originally posted by: Throckmorton
Here's the best looking car from the 80s: 300ZX

Was that style introduced for the 1989 model year, or 1990?? I always thought the boxy, angular 300ZX was in production thru 1989, and that style debuted the following year. Google shows mixed results...so I'm not so sure anymore...

I still like both styles. The old angular 300ZX was a good-looking car.

ZV

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Googer
Get a load of this thing. A 1982 Frank Sinatra Edition Chrysler Imperial on craigslist.

Whoa..........

I wouldn't pay him $50 for that pile of garbage.

Oh, and does it come with a body in the trunk?

 

[radioouman]

I like this Chrysler. It still looks like a substantial car and would be built like a tank.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: radioouman
I like this Chrysler. It still looks like a substantial car and would be built like a tank.

And like most American cars of the early 1980s it will have all the performance of a sleeping turtle.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: radioouman
I like this Chrysler. It still looks like a substantial car and would be built like a tank.

And like most American cars of the early 1980s it will have all the performance of a sleeping turtle.

And a 440 will fit under the hood to fix that problem

 

[Black88GTA]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: radioouman
I like this Chrysler. It still looks like a substantial car and would be built like a tank.

And like most cars of the early 1980s it will have all the performance of a sleeping turtle.

Fixed. In the early '80s, automakers worldwide were still kind of reeling from the relatively new emissions requirements established in the US in the mid '70s, and had the dismal HP / torque ratings across the board to prove it. Double digits were the norm for 4 bangers, and even most V8 cars of the day could only muster up in the range of 140 - 200 hp.

And not just American cars either. :roll: We get it - you don't like domestics. But at least give credit where it is (or isn't) due.

 

[Black88GTA]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: Black88GTA

Originally posted by: Throckmorton
Here's the best looking car from the 80s: 300ZX

Was that style introduced for the 1989 model year, or 1990?? I always thought the boxy, angular 300ZX was in production thru 1989, and that style debuted the following year. Google shows mixed results...so I'm not so sure anymore...

I still like both styles. The old angular 300ZX was a good-looking car.

ZV

As do I...although, if given the choice, I'd certainly prefer the 1990? - 1998 style. I've always loved those. Although, I have heard horror stories about trying to work on one.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Black88GTA

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: radioouman
I like this Chrysler. It still looks like a substantial car and would be built like a tank.

And like most cars of the early 1980s it will have all the performance of a sleeping turtle.

Fixed. In the early '80s, automakers worldwide were still kind of reeling from the relatively new emissions requirements established in the US in the mid '70s, and had the dismal HP / torque ratings across the board to prove it. Double digits were the norm for 4 bangers, and even most V8 cars of the day could only muster up in the range of 140 - 200 hp.

And not just American cars either. :roll: We get it - you don't like domestics. But at least give credit where it is (or isn't) due.

Well, in all fairness you could get some pretty cool Italian cars that were no doubt quite fun to drive. I'm sure a 1980 Porsche 911 was still better than a 1980 Corvette.

BTW-My wife had a 1986 BMW 325e with an automatic transmission and that thing was a complete dog. It didn't really accelerate so much as it accrued speed over time, kind of like a savings bond. I had a 1986 Mustang GT convertible 5spd that was much much faster and more fun to drive...especially with the top down.

How can you defend this ugly pile of crap though? :laugh:

 

[Raduque]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Gorgeous.

Too much chrome.

A Travesty.

ZV

Just about perfect.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Raduque

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Gorgeous.

Too much chrome.

$50,000+

Originally posted by: Raduque

A Travesty.

ZV

Just about perfect.

$15,000 or less.

There are reasons for that price discrepancy.

ZV

 

[AdamK47]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: Raduque

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Gorgeous.

Too much chrome.

$50,000+

Originally posted by: Raduque

A Travesty.

ZV

Just about perfect.

$15,000 or less.

There are reasons for that price discrepancy.

ZV

Yeah, and it's called performance.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: AdamK47
Yeah, and it's called performance.

True, though even the 327 cars from '68 will command more money than an identical-condition '80-'82, and there's really no performance difference between a stock 327 and the 350 that was in the '80-'82 cars. The HP ratings are different, but that can be put down to the difference of gross versus net measurement (300 gross hp for the 327, 230 net hp for the 350 in the '80).

There's more to it than just performance.

ZV

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Raduque

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

A Travesty.

ZV

Perfectly slow.

Fixed.

And I bet my Maxima would beat it on a track. :laugh:

 

[AMCRambler]

The 80's era Mazda Rx-7's weren't bad looking cars:

1987 RX-7
1986 RX-7

Jaguar's too:
1986 XJS

And who could for get the 1987 Buick Grand National
Grand National

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: AMCRambler
The 80's era Mazda Rx-7's weren't bad looking cars:

1987 RX-7
1986 RX-7

I like those RX-7s, but there's no denying where the styling ideas came from.

First gen RX-7 basis.
Second gen RX-7 basis.



ZV