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Cars (1980s): Books - History, Models and Construction

A book on cars? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of cars from the 80s.

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.

Author:Martin Lewis
Specs:184 pages, 25.5 x 19 x 1.3 cm / 10 x 7.5 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:650 b&w photos
Publisher:Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2010)
ISBN:9781906133283
A-Z of Cars of the 1980s (Classic and Sports Car Magazine)

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

Language: English

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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.

Author:Giles Chapman
Specs:160 pages, 15.5 x 18 x 1.1 cm / 6.1 x 7.1 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:150 b&w photos
Publisher:The History Press Ltd (GB, 2014)
ISBN:9780750958455
Cars We Loved in the 1980s

Cars We Loved in the 1980s

Language: English

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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.

Author:Fernando Martínez
Specs:166 pages, 28 x 21 x 1.5 cm / 11 x 8.25 x 0.59 in, hardback
Illustrations:numerous colour photos
Publisher:Independently Published (USA, 2023)
ISBN:9798392299270
Los pequeños GTI's de los 80 (Coches que no volverán)

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

Language: English

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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.

Author:Fernando Martínez
Specs:176 pages, 28 x 21 x 1.6 cm / 11 x 8.25 x 0.63 in, hardback
Illustrations:numerous colour photos
Publisher:Independently Published (USA, 2023)
ISBN:9798853671829
Los compactos GTI's de los 80 (Coches que no volverán)

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

Language: English

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Génération 80 en 80 voitures

À la fois si proches et si lointaines, les années 1980 sont synonymes de progrès pour l'automobile : ABS, quatre roues motrices, aérodynamique et airbag. Ce livre parcourt cette décennie à la fois douce et violente au volant des modèles phares de cette époque. Il la traverse également à travers son actualité marquée par un vent de liberté qui souffle à l'Est ou de révolte en Chine, les années Tonton, Noah, Prost, Balavoine, Tapie et Paul-Loup Sulitzer, Caroline de Monaco, et Dallas et son univers impitoyable.

Une invitation à bord de 24 voitures des années 1980. Des autos que vous avez peut-être possédées ou qui vous ont fait rêver. Des modèles emblématiques comme les Porsche Carrera, Alpine et Renault 5 Turbo à d'autres plus populaires telles les 2 CV Charleston, Renault 4, Visa, Fiat Panda, ou plus sportives à l'instar des 205 GTi, Renault 5 Turbo, Golf GTI, Delta Intégrale.
Un voyage passionnant sur les routes des années 1980 encore bordées de nombreuses stations-service, vierges de ronds-points et de ralentisseurs, et de radars fixes.

Author:Patrice Vergès
Specs:208 pages, 30 x 25 x 2 cm / 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.79 in, paperback
Illustrations:280 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:ETAI (F, 2021)
ISBN:9791028305000
Génération 80 en 80 voitures

Génération 80 en 80 voitures

Language: French

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Les voitures emblémentiques des années 1980

La décennie 80 constitue un tournant dans l'évolution de l'automobile sur la lancée des frémissements technologiques amorcés à partir de 1975. On assiste à un renforcement de la robotisation des chaînes de production dans les usines et à l'amplification d'un marché concurrentiel fortement impacté par la mondialisation. Les marques japonaises poursuivent leur pénétration des marchés européens et américains.

En Europe l'Allemagne, la France et l'Italie occupent une part importante du marché et les majors compagnies déploient une politique d'internationalisation de la production complétée par une volonté de regroupement en fusionnant ou en rachetant des constructeurs moins importants pour diminuer les coûts.

Author:Jany Huguet
Specs:189 pages, 29.5 x 25 x 2.4 cm / 11.6 x 9.8 x 0.94 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Ramsay Editions (F, 2022)
ISBN:9782812202964
Les voitures emblémentiques des années 1980

Les voitures emblémentiques des années 1980

Language: French

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

Einmal mehr ein einzigartiger Band aus der Feder von Roger Gloor, dem Chronisten der automobilen Weltproduktion nach 1945. Sein neuer Band bietet den kompletten Überblick über alle Autos der 80er Jahre - alle Marken, alle Länder, alle Typen, die insbesondere im Europa der Vor-Abwrackprämien-Zeit im Straßenbild allgegenwärtig waren.

Der Autor weckt aber nicht einfach nur Erinnerungen an einstige Traumautos, er schildert auch kenntnisreich und detailliert Geschichte und Technik und zeichnet die großen Entwicklungsströmungen der Automobilgeschichte in jenem Jahrzehnt nach - so, wie er auch die herausragenden Persönlichkeiten jener Ära porträtiert.

Author:Roger Gloor
Specs:560 pages, 29 x 22 x 2.3 cm / 11.4 x 8.7 x 0.91 in, paperback
Illustrations:1100 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2022)
ISBN:9783613044876
Alle Autos der 80er Jahre - 231 PKW-Marken aus 40 Ländern

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

Language: German

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Génération 90 en 90 voitures

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