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Old 10-11-14, 07:14 PM
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Hey, how about this? 1982 Datsun 280zx. The interior was blue with silver leather to match the exterior. Owned one of these and loved it!
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Old 10-11-14, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dseag2
I owned one. Used '85 RX-7 in red. Even though it was slow by today's standards, it was very driver-centric and was a blast to drive. I miss it to this day!
Me too, I had a 1985 GLS-SE. Loved this car, the engine was not powerful but it made the best airplane woooooosh! sounds, a high-revver and quite agile. So much fun. And yes, I miss it to this day.
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Old 10-12-14, 02:10 AM
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AW11's all the way. Had one and miss it a lot.
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The rx7 and datsun z are nice cars but neither are technically 2 seaters.
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Old 10-12-14, 01:38 PM
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I don't know if its much of a competition if we're talking strictly 2 seater sports cars from the 80's.
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Old 10-12-14, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
1989 Nissan 240SX
Wasn't that a 2+2?

I'm going to go with Ferrari 308GTS.
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Old 10-12-14, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by tex2670
Wasn't that a 2+2?

Technically correct. The Nissan 240SX had two very small rear seats, but so small that even calling it a 2+2 was a stretch.
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Old 10-12-14, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by obturator
The rx7 and datsun z are nice cars but neither are technically 2 seaters.
This^ Some of you are listing cars with seats in the back that are not true "2 Seaters"
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Old 10-12-14, 07:44 PM
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I also got to go with the MR2 MK1 tho

Owned one before and miss it, wouldn't mind owning another they are fun!

Finding one in great condition and unmodified is becoming rare.
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Old 10-12-14, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by obturator
The rx7 and datsun z are nice cars but neither are technically 2 seaters.
Originally Posted by Joey-E
This^ Some of you are listing cars with seats in the back that are not true "2 Seaters"
The original Mazda RX-7 and Datsun 240/260Z were true two-seat sports cars. It was only later versions (like the Datsun 280ZX and Mazda RX-8) that varied from the classic 2-seat format.

And, of course, the thread topic is specifically 1980s vehicles, so some earlier and later versions of these cars might not apply.
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Old 10-12-14, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
The original Mazda RX-7 and Datsun 240/260Z were true two-seat sports cars. It was only later versions (like the Datsun 280ZX and Mazda RX-8) that varied from the classic 2-seat format.

And, of course, the thread topic is specifically 1980s vehicles, so some earlier and later versions of these cars might not apply.

Not sure why for the comment if we are talking about 80s...... nothing before or after. Lol

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Old 10-13-14, 01:00 AM
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1988 Mazda RX-7 convertible.
A n/a rotary engine @146 hp with headrest speakers and an indestructible top made in Germany. First sports car that came with a wind blocker(many others followed) while the top could obviously fold down but also be made into a "targa" top. The top directly over your head was removable and stored in the trunk.
Awesome car. I received many, many compliments.
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Old 10-13-14, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Joey-E

Not sure why for the comment if we are talking about 80s...... nothing before or after. Lol
Some of the versions noted were not from the 80s, but versions sold before or after that time. And it was not my request, but that of the OP, that it be an 80s-vintage product.
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Old 10-13-14, 04:43 PM
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My favorite was the 1986 300ZX Turbo or the 1984 anniversary edition 300ZX Turbo with a whopping 205hp.

LOL at the Fiero, those were junk and whoever came up with the idea of putting speakers in the headrests was an idiot.
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Old 10-13-14, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Some of the versions noted were not from the 80s, but versions sold before or after that time. And it was not my request, but that of the OP, that it be an 80s-vintage product.


Thats my point. Lol but anyways you guys want to keep posting 80s cars with seats in the back (2+2) or cars before and after the 80s be my guest. Lol
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