1988

Oct 20, 2024  •  For Sale  •  19 Comments

One Owner: 1988 Lincoln Town Car Cartier Designer Series

Better late than never, but I’m finally coming around to appreciating these 80’s-era Lincoln Town Cars. Being more of a styling enthusiast, I looked at these boxy luxury sedans forty years ago and remembered the groundbreaking sleek styling of… more»

Aug 4, 2024  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

Storage Lien Find: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 

Once upon a time, a car owner parked a 1988 Corvette in a storage unit and left it there for 24 years. When the bill came due, they walked away from the car and the car was purchased through… more»

Jan 15, 2024  •  For Sale  •  10 Comments

20k Mile 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28

A dealer in Lincoln, Nebraska is selling this 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28. It is listed here on eBay with 1 day remaining in the auction. The Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28 is said to only have 20,000 miles on… more»

Dec 28, 2023  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

Near Mint: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti

One of the more unusual parts of Ford’s history is the appearance of the Merkur brand of automobiles in Lincoln-Mercury dealerships.  Plucked from Ford’s European offerings, the Merkur coupe and sedan were intended to compete with the offerings of… more»

Dec 27, 2023  •  For Sale  •  28 Comments

62K Mile Stock GT with a Five Speed: 1988 Mustang GT

It has been said with much seriousness that the 1987 through 1993 Fox Body Mustangs were the modern equivalent of the 1932 Ford coupe and roadster in terms of hot rodding.  The craziest part of the car’s story is… more»

Nov 7, 2023  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

Clean Cat With 17,200 Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar

As the cars of the eighties fall under the ever-watchful gaze of collectors, it is hard to find original cars in mint condition.  While the occasional Corvette, Mustang, 0r Camaro has emerged from its tomb with a handful of… more»

Aug 3, 2023  •  For Sale  •  69 Comments

$3,990 New, $4,995 Now: 1988 Yugo GV

Those of us who lived through the eighties all remember the TV commercials for “the lowest-priced car in America.”  That car was the Yugo.  The Yugo was a Yugoslav copy of a Fiat 124 sedan, and its base price… more»

Jul 25, 2023  •  For Sale  •  36 Comments

Final Year: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The 1980’s were not known for fast muscle cars that could compare to the prior decade with the exception of the Buick Grand National and GNX. However, there were still a lot of neat cars and, as the decade… more»

Dec 27, 2022  •  For Sale  •  26 Comments

1 of 47 Built: 1988 Excalibur Touring Sedan

“For the man or woman who wants a fun machine with antique class.” That’s how Excalibur positioned their “Contemporary Classic” automobiles back in the 70’s and 80’s that offered classic 1920’s/1930’s looks along with modern reliability. They weren’t cheap,… more»

Sep 6, 2022  •  For Sale  •  8 Comments

Low Mile 1988 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z

Chevrolet upped their game in 1985 with the introduction of the Camaro IROC-Z. This car is a 1988 convertible IROC-Z located in Westfield, Massachusetts. It has 35,766 miles on the odometer and looks like a bone stock, unmolested example… more»

Aug 5, 2022  •  For Sale  •  12 Comments

The Pinnacle Year: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

The Pontiac Fiero was built from 1984 to 1988. It was meant to be a game changer with its design, plastic panels and performance. However, compromise got in the way on its quest to production. However, by 1988, Pontiac… more»

Jun 10, 2022  •  For Sale  •  23 Comments

E for Exclusivity: 1988 Excalibur Four Door Touring Sedan

Wowzers. File this one under “Cars of the Stars” as well as “Reserved for the Rich and Famous.” Excaliburs were pricey, costing twice as much as a Caddy back in 1965, but there was nothing else like them on the… more»

May 19, 2022  •  For Sale  •  22 Comments

13k-Mile Unrestored 1988 Monte Carlo SS

In the 80’s, Chevrolet positioned itself as “The Heartbeat of America,” but sadly they pulled the plug on the last of the G-Body platform Monte Carlo’s after the 1988 model year. The SS models from the mid-80’s continue to… more»

Oct 5, 2021  •  For Sale  •  22 Comments

44k Mile 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

This 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission and turbocharged engine. We appreciate Rex sending it to us this week. The car is located in Longmont, Colorado which is just north of Boulder…. more»

Apr 28, 2021  •  For Sale  •  40 Comments

Mach 1 Edition? 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

Sitting in a garage lies this 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe with a 5 speed manual transmission and a reported 42,000 miles. The Turbo Coupe is said to be one of 500 special Mach 1 Editions of this run… more»

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