1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula

The second-generation Firebird, like the Camaro it was based on, made its debut in 1970, and would last for 11 years before it was retired. Performance started out strong, though dropped considerably throughout the seventies. Still, even in 1975, the Firebird was still available with 400 and 455 ci engines. This Formula's green paint and matching stripes date it instantly: a very 70s paint job for a very 70s car.

 

 

1979 VW Dasher 5-Door

The VW Dasher was the U.S. version of the Passat, itself a slightly modified Audi Fox. It was available as the fastback sedan shown here, and a wagon. In 1978, it was redesigned with quad headlights and larger bumpers. The Dasher was replaced by the Quantum in 1981. This 5-door has interesting silhouette, and the pink, white, and orange stripes down the side are straight out of the '70s.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

1976 Toyota Corolla

The new, 3rd gen Toyota Corolla was introduced in 1975, and affirmed Toyota's reputation for amazing build quality and good economy. It needed to, as it had many strong competitors at that time, both from Japanese manufacturers and domestic makers (though their compacts were hardly competitive.). Despite a higher price and fewer features than the competition, it was still a popular car during the gas shortages. This one stood out in a sea of modern, silver cars with its ultra-seventies mustard paint job with brown, orange, and white stripes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1980 International Scout II

The Scout first appeared in 1960, six years before the Ford Bronco and 7 before the Chevy K/5 Blazer. By the late sixties, these three were big competitors in the SUV market. The Scout II came in 1971, and updated it to better compete with the larger and more comfortable Blazer. It remained basically unchanged until 1980, the last year for Scouts. This Scout has the one year only rectangular headlights, and is slightly customized for off roading.

 

 

 

 

1985 Plymouth Colt E

The 5th generation Colt was introduced in 1985, available as a Dodge or Plymouth, and was a rebadged Mitsubishi Mirage. The Colt first came to the US in 1971 as a rebadged Mitsubishi Galant, and was sold as a Dodge. The Colt shown here is a pretty basic 80s hatchback, but the front turn signal and the rear fender give it a little style.

 

 

 

1975 Honda Civic CVCC