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14 Affordable 80s Cars I Want for My Dream Garage

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Vincent Aubé
Our intrepid contributor puts together a list of 80s cars that would look just fine tucked safely in his garage

Mazda RX-7 Turbo II (1987-1992)

Mazda RX-7 Turbo II
Mazda RX-7 Turbo II | Photo: Mazda

For the second model-year of the second generation of its sporty RX-7, Mazda added a turbocharger to the equation. The small 13B rotary engine delivered 146 hp when naturally aspirated, but the turbo boosted that to 182 hp.

With such classic lines, the RX-7 (code name FC) hasn't aged a bit. Even the simple dashboard is inviting for any driving enthusiast. Me want.

Mazda RX-7 Turbo II, three-quarters front
Mazda RX-7 Turbo II, three-quarters front | Photo: Mazda
Mazda RX-7 Turbo II, profile
Mazda RX-7 Turbo II, profile | Photo: Mazda
Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 60 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 200 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists