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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

Porsche 944 Turbo (1986-1991)

Porsche 944 Turbo
Porsche 944 Turbo | Photo: Porsche

The Porsche 944 Turbo is in my imaginary garage for the same reasons as the Mazda RX-7 FC. The Porsche coupe is still relatively affordable and the power of its turbocharged 4-cylinder engine (217 hp at first... then 247 later) is more than enough. Moreover, like the RX-7, the weight distribution is perfect on board this 2+2 coupe, and the car is blessed with timeless lines.

You'll have to be quick to put one in your garage, as beautiful examples are already reaching the $25,000 mark. It might not be so affordable soon.

Porsche 944 Turbo, profile
Porsche 944 Turbo, profile | Photo: Porsche
Porsche 944 Turbo, front
Porsche 944 Turbo, front | Photo: Porsche
Porsche 944 Turbo, interior
Porsche 944 Turbo, interior | Photo: Porsche
Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
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