Cars (1980s): Books - History and Models

A-Z of Cars of the 1980s (Classic and Sports Car Magazine)

Cars of the 1980s are becoming more and more collectable. Those needing encyclopaedic information on cars of that decade need look no further. This book contains brief histories of of all the manufacturers who sold cars in Britain during the period plus descriptions, specifications, performance figures and photographs of all their models.

Firmly established as the most comprehensive illustrated reference works available on the subject, the books in the Classic and Sports Car A-Z series provide unique individual coverage and analysis of every make and model of car sold in Britain, with:
- Photographs of all models
- Production dates and numbers
- Specifications and body types
- Descriptions and recognition features
- Historical notes on all makes.

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Cars We Loved in the 1980s

It was brash and it was loud - the 1980s put paid to the glumness of the '70s and nowhere was that more obvious than in the cars we drove, which took a quantum leap in durability, performance, equipment and style. They had to: Japanese quality and European design were luring away ever more customers. Features such as fuel injection, turbochargers, computer-controlled systems and four-wheel drive became commonplace.

This was also the decade that brought us the people-carrier and the off-roader, new classes of car that radically reshaped family transport. Meanwhile, seatbelt-wearing became law, the M25 opened, speed cameras appeared and ram-raiding was the new motoring nemesis. Relive everything car-related in Britain in the 1980s with Giles Chapman.

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Los pequeños GTI's de los 80 (Coches que no volverán)

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Peugeot 205 GTI, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Ford Fiesta XR2, Opel Corsa GSi, and many more. A new generation of compact sports cars emerged in the 80s, leaving an indelible mark on an era whose spirit is now virtually extinguished. They are... cars that will not return (Coches que no volverán).
This is the comprehensive guide (in Spanish) to these 28 legendary cars that made us dream yesterday and evoke memories today. Delve into their histories, technical specifications, strengths and weaknesses, performance metrics, and real-world measurements. Experience the insights of automotive journalists of the time, uncover interesting trivia, and enjoy their finest photographs.

Models featured in this book:
- Autobianch A112 Abarth
- Citroën Visa GTI, Citroën Visa GT, Citroën AX GTi, Citroën AX Sport, Citroën AX GT
- Fiat Uno Turbo i.e, Fiat Uno Turbo i.e (fase 2)
- Ford Fiesta Súper Sport, Ford Fiesta XR2, Ford Fiesta XR2 (fase 2)
- Innocenti De Tomaso Turbo
- Lancia Y10 Turbo
- MG Metro Turbo, MG Metro 1.3
- Opel Corsa GSi, Opel Corsa GT
- Peugeot 205 GTX, Peugeot 205 GTI, Peugeot 205 Rallye, Peugeot 205 Seve
- Renault 5 Copa Turbo
- Renault 5 GT Turbo
- Seat Fura Crono, Seat Ibiza SXI
- Suzuki Swift GTi 16v
- Talbot Samba Rallye
- VW Polo G40.

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Los compactos GTI's de los 80 (Coches que no volverán)

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Relive the iconic era of the 80s with a comprehensive guide to the legendary cars that shaped the automotive landscape. It featured notable names like Ferrari Testarossa, Porsche 911 Turbo, and Lamborghini Countach, as well as compact sports cars like VW Golf GTI, Opel Kadett GSi, Ford Escort XR3, and Lancia Delta Integrale.
This guide (in Spanish) explores the stories of 30 iconic cars that fueled our dreams in the past and continue to resonate today. Discover their histories, technical specifications, strengths and weaknesses, performance metrics, and real-world assessments, complemented by insights from automotive journalists of the era.

Models featured in this book:
- Alfa 33 QV, Alfasud 1.5 Ti QV,
- Fiat-Abarth Ritmo 125 TC, Fiat-Abarth Ritmo 130 TC
- Ford Escort XR3i, Ford Escort XR3, Ford Escort XR3i (fase 2), Ford Escort RS Turbo
- Lancia Delta HF Turbo, Lancia Delta HF Integrale
- MG Maestro 2.0 EFI, MG Maestro Turbo
- Nissan Sunny GTI 16V
- Opel Kadett GTE, Opel Kadett SR, Opel Kadett GSi, Opel Kadett GSi 16V, Opel Kadett GT
- Peugeot 309 GTI, Peugeot 309 GTI 16V
- Renault 11 Turbo
- Seat Ritmo Crono, Seat Ronda Crono, Seat Málaga Injection
- VW Golf GTI (Mk1), VW Golf GTI (Mk2), VW Golf GTI 16V, VW Golf G60, VW Golf Rallye, VW Golf G60 Limited.

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Génération 80 en 80 voitures

Both so close and so far away, the 1980s are synonymous with progress for the automobile: ABS, four-wheel drive, aerodynamics and airbags. This book travels through this decade, both gentle and violent, at the wheel of the flagship models of this era. It also crosses it through its current events marked by a wind of freedom blowing in the East or revolt in China, the years of Tonton, Noah, Prost, Balavoine, Tapie and Paul-Loup Sulitzer, Caroline of Monaco, and Dallas and its merciless universe.

An invitation aboard 24 cars from the 1980s. Cars that you may have owned or that have made you dream. From iconic models like the Porsche Carrera, Alpine and Renault 5 Turbo to more popular ones like the 2 CV Charleston, Renault 4, Visa, Fiat Panda, or more sporty ones like the 205 GTi, Renault 5 Turbo, Golf GTI, Delta Intégrale.
A fascinating journey on the roads of the 1980s still lined with many service stations, free of roundabouts and speed bumps, and fixed speed cameras.

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Les voitures emblémentiques des années 1980

The 1980s were a turning point in the evolution of the automobile industry, following the technological upheavals that began in 1975. We are witnessing a strengthening of the robotization of production lines in factories and the amplification of a competitive market strongly impacted by globalization. Japanese brands are continuing their penetration of European and American markets.

In Europe, Germany, France and Italy occupy a significant share of the market and the major companies are deploying a policy of internationalization of production supplemented by a desire to regroup by merging or buying smaller manufacturers to reduce costs.

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Alle Autos der 80er Jahre - 231 PKW-Marken aus 40 Ländern

Once again a unique volume from the pen of Roger Gloor, the chronicler of world automobile production after 1945. His new volume offers a complete overview of all cars of the 1980s - all brands, all countries, all types that were omnipresent on the streets, especially in Europe before the scrappage scheme.

But the author doesn't just awaken memories of dream cars of the past, he also describes history and technology in a knowledgeable and detailed manner and traces the major development trends in automotive history in that decade - just as he portrays the outstanding personalities of that era.

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