1980s

18 Phenomenal Custom Cars Designed by Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth

Ed "Big Daddy" Roth (March 4, 1932 – April 4, 2001) was a trailblazer in the world of custom car design and a key figure in Southern...

FEATURED

The History of Mitsubishi's Six HSR Concepts (1987-1997)

The Mitsubishi HSR (Highly Sophisticated-transport Research) wasn't just a singular concept car; it was a futuristic journey spanning six...

1980S

1988 Jaguar XJ220 Concept

The XJ220 concept car emerged as a collaborative masterpiece, brought to life by a dedicated team of a dozen specialist engineers and...

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Three Jaw-Dropping Jaguar Concepts by Renowned Designer Keith Helfet

Jaguar has a rich history of producing iconic and timeless automobiles, and within this legacy, the influence of renowned designer Keith...

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Craziest 15 Jeep Concepts From the 20th Century

Jeep, a brand synonymous with rugged off-road vehicles, has a rich history of pushing boundaries and experimenting with unique concepts....

1980S

1982 Toyota MX-1 Concept

The 1982 Toyota MX-1 Concept, a creation of Calty, emerged as a premium mid-engine halo sports car during an era when Calty's focus and...

1980S

1983 Toyota MX-2 Concept

The 1983 Toyota MX-2 Concept stands as a testament to Calty's innovative design pursuits during the 1980s. As Toyota's design arm...

VIDEOS

1989 Pontiac Stinger Concept Car

One of the most popular and best-looking show cars from the talented GM Design staff during the late 1980s was the 1989 Pontiac Stinger....

1980S

1982 Pangolin GT Prototype

Engineered by the visionary Alexander Kulygin, the Pangolin GT Prototype emerged as a true one-of-a-kind marvel. This distinctive vehicle...

1980S

1982 Laura Prototype

In the early 1980s, a remarkable prototype known as the Laura emerged, envisioned as a cutting-edge sports car that defied the...

1980S

1986-1987 NAMI Ohta Concept

The NAMI Ohta, created during 1986-87 at the Leningrad Laboratory of Advanced Prototyping of Light Vehicles by NAMI (Central Automobile...

1980S

1988 Moskvitch 2141 KR Group B Prototype

The Soviet automotive industry took a bold step with the creation of the Moskvitch 2141 KR Group B Prototype. This remarkable prototype...

1980S

1982 Lada X-2 Concept

The 1982 Lada X-2 Concept stands as a continuation of the innovative pursuit initiated by its predecessor, the 1981 Lada X-1 Concept....

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30 Wild Soviet Concept Cars and Prototypes

Behind the iron curtain, Soviet engineers and designers dared to dream big, concocting a captivating array of concept cars and prototypes...

VIDEOS

1985-1988 AZLK - 2144 Istra

AZLK Moskvich-2144 "Istra", 1985-88. A concept car mock-up was built after the call of the USSR government to create promising models in...

1980S

1987 Bill Carter G-WHIZ

Besides building Topcat, it turns out there is still another car that is no less unique than Bill Carter ever constructed in 1987:...

1980S

1989-1993 Jiotto Caspita by Dome

Jotto Caspita, even if largely unknown, is probably the most famous Japanese supercar. It was conceived by Jiotto Design inc. of Japan, a...

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1989 "Tango & Cash" RV from Hell

This formidable beast is the infamous 1989 Chevrolet one-ton “RV from Hell” truck from the Sylvester Stallone/ Kurt Russell action-comedy...

1980S

1989 Billy Gibbons "CadZZilla" (1948 Cadillac Series 62 Sedanette) by Boyd Coddington

CadZZilla is a custom hot rod car built by custom car builder and legend Boyd Coddington and designed by Larry Ericson. This fantastic...

GALLERY

1985 Lancia Delta S4 Rally

Few motorsport formulae can match the sheer drama and excitement of the controversial Group B Rally era, which brought hitherto unseen...

GALLERY

1983 Lancia Rally 037 Group B

255+ bhp 1,995 cc DOHC supercharged inline four-cylinder engine with Bosch Kugelfisher injection, five-speed manual transmission, front...

GALLERY

1981 Kremer Porsche 935 K4

During the mid-70s, the Porsche factory reigned supreme with dominant performances from their rugged turbo-powered production racecars....

GALLERY

1986 Citroën BX 4TC Evolution

Images Courtesy of Artcurial Auction House With the Visa 1000 Pistes, Citroën successfully won the World Rally Championship's junior...

GALLERY

1986 Citroën BX 4TC

The Citroën BX 4TC was built to contest Group B rallying. Sixty-two examples were eventually built. Power was from a 2,141cc dual overhead

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