1985 Datsun Nissan 200SX Turbo

The 3rd gen 200SX made its debut in 1984, and lasted until 1988. Like its predecessor, it was available as a fastback or a notchback. These 200SXs always seemed surprisingly large to me, based on their looks and competitors of the time. This car has a 1.8 turbo, which calls for a spoiler, hood bulge, and lots of badges to identify it as such.

 

 

 

 

1989 VW Golf GTI 16V

When was the last time you saw a Mk2 GTI this stock, and this clean? The VW GTI was the sporty version of the standard Golf, and is basically looked upon as the classic, definitive hot hatch. The 16V version was introduced in 1987, and lasted until 1992, putting this '89 right in the middle of the run. This one's stock alloys and shiny silver look great, especially with the red GTI accents.

 

 

 

 

1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

The 1984 Hurst/Olds was a limited edition muscle car package based on the Oldsmobile Cutlass. It was only available in silver with black stripes, a reverse of the '83 scheme, and with only 3,500 made, it was rare, too. Included with the Hurst package was the special paint, spoiler, and hood scoop. Under the hood was a 180 HP V8, and more performance goodies included dual exhaust and (of course), a Hurst shifter. They were, and are, sharp looking cars, but the limited production numbers means seeing one is a treat. This one is no exception, with its shining silver paint and chrome rims.

 

 

 

 

1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

Four wheel drive. Four wheel steering. 130 MPH+ top speed. 2000 made. That's about all you need to know to see just how awesome the Galant VR-4 was. Built as a homologation special for Group A rallying, the 6th-gen-based VR-4 was imported to the U.S. in 1991 and '92 only. The four wheel steering kicked in at speeds over 30 MPH, which, given how fast it is, isn't hard to achieve. Each car had a plaque on the top of the dashboard showing what number the car was; though it was hard to see, I believe this is #1738 of 2000. This VR-4 is a little rough, but still stands out with its subtle body kit and custom rims.

 

 

Outside Garage Autohero Pt. 2: 1991 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R