Class of ’85 – Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari

Image courtesy oldcarbrochures.com I can’t let the Class of 1985 go by without mention of my personal favorite vehicle from that year, the 1985 Chevrolet Astro and its twin, the GMC Safari. Full disclosure up front: My parents bought a 1985 Safari brand new – blue, poverty caps, and it had the Borg-Warner T-5 five-speed […]

Class of ’85 – 1985 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX sedan

Image via oldcarbrochures.com This next suggestion for the Class of 1985, the Ford Mustang LX sedan, comes from reader Rick Roso, who writes: Forget 1985′s GT — only came in the fastback hatch, too much filligree, overweight, insurance companies freaked, too. LX sedan… stiffer chassis, a lot lighter, Q-ship “secretary car” look. Ticking the 5.0 […]

Class of ’85 – Toyota 4Runner

Image courtesy toyotareference.com For the next two candidates of the Class of 1985, we’re going to consider a couple of vehicles suggested by readers. Ben argues that the 1985 Toyota 4Runner should definitely be considered collectible. He writes: it’s way cooler than a station wagon and a more capable 4wd than a Cherokee. 1985 was […]