The second-generation Suzuki Jimny was introduced across Japan in 1981. Like its rudimentary predecessor, the Jimny was classified as a kei car in its home market so it was initially offered exclusively with a two-stroke three-cylinder engine. A turbocharged three-cylinder was added to the lineup a little later in the production run, while the two-stroke … Continue reading
Peugeot introduced the 405 across Europe in July of 1987. Developed to replace both the 305 and the 505, the 405 instantly won accolades from the public and the press alike, going on to win the coveted European Car of the Year award in 1988. At launch, the 405 was offered with a host of … Continue reading
Introduced in 1988, the Volkswagen Corrado was the latest in a long line of sporty coupes that traced their lineage back to the original Scirocco. Volkswagen opted not to call the coupe Scirocco because it was heavier and more powerful than the second-gen model. Story has it the Wolfsburg-based automaker initially planned on offering the … Continue reading
Fiat launched the Barchetta in January of 1995 as a part of a two-pronged approach to revamping its image by building affordable sports cars. The Chris Bangle-designed Fiat Coupé was billed as a heir to the sporty Fiat coupes of the 1960s and 1970s, and the Barchetta paid an unmistakable homage to the 124 Spider … Continue reading
American Motors Corporation (AMC) designed the Jeep Cherokee XJ to take on the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer and the GMC S-15 Jimmy. Launched in time for the 1984 model year, the Cherokee was much smaller than its predecessor and more efficient thanks to the use of downsized engines. Jeep engineers made sure the Cherokee remained capable … Continue reading
We started the future classic series over a year ago in order to satisfy our own curiosity after running into a Rover 216 GTi in the Ikea parking lot. Seeing that the article was well-received, we held a Ran When Parked referendum and readers voted to keep the series around. Continue reading
We started the future classic series over a year ago in order to satisfy our own curiosity after running into a Rover 216 GTi in the Ikea parking lot. Seeing that the article was well-received, we held a Ran When Parked referendum and readers voted to keep the series around. Continue reading
