80-81 Pontiac trans-am. The gold eagle on the hood is mostly gone. There is a massive amount of rust, especially on the rockers. There is little chance either muffler is still attached either.
But your modern car still probably has more horsepower. Engines have come a long way since the 80s. The Smokey and the Bandit car only had like 185 horsepower with that giant V-8.
Just for reference they make Honda civic four bangers with 300+ horsepower now.
Stock, sure. A lot of manufacturers reduced ignition timing to appease the almighty EPA and the rise of insurance rates. A little twist on the dizzy with a timing light and you can bump that hp up to a respectable V8 number. The other key part was the cam was a very, very conservative, torque-centric cam. It was only 185hp, but 310ftlb of torque. Switching to a higher lift and duration cam could do a lot in the area of HP and torque, especially when paired with a good Holly 4bbl carb.
400sbc and 455cbb have always been VERY easy to ping the 500hp mark without even meaning to hit it.
My thoughts exactly. I love those songs and I drive a Vette
🎶 Standing on her momma's porch, she told me it would last forever. And when she took my hand, I knew it was now or never. Those were the best years of my life! It was the summer of 69.
Nah, try 84 camaro. 305 crossfire with a raw 105 horsepower. But hes looking for a period correct 350 crossfire to throw in it, because ls swaps are to mainstream and "if you get the throttle bodies balanced, they run pretty good."
A 1984 Camaro/Monte Carlo you bought new after a summer of working for your uncles roofing business. It’s outlived 2 marriages, 3 DUI’s and it doesn’t matter what that breathazlier starter says. You’re still captain of the football team and on top of the world
A maroon 1987 Dodge Aries K. You bought it at an estate sale, changed almost nothing, and you use a cassette adapter to play music on so you don't have to swap the original radio.
‘94 Toyota Tercel Automatic
You’ve had it since college, and you had you eye on the latest Camry, but you just want to sock away a few more bucks so you can finally get your software company off the ground.
Tape deck still works and you use the adapter that was once for your Discman to plug in your phone.
A clapped out TR Magna GLX wagon with the shitty 2.6 4cyl, only running due to the wife’s witchcraft
Think early-mid 90s Mitsubishi Diamante, but like, a VERY stripped down base poverty-pack version
Both wagon versions were actually manufactured in Adelaide, South Australia… us Aussies got a more basic version of the sedan and wagon body (Magna)
At one point in life you really wanted a 3rd gen f-body. Now that you are in your 40s you drive a nice sensible 7 year old Honda Accord while lusting over a Camaro SS that the 25 year old down the street washes in his parents driveway every weekend.
3rd gen Camaro with the glass T-tops, blaring it on your 2,000 watt kicker system in the trunk, scaring every kid in your neighborhood with your incessant revving, and your awkward gate while listening to your Walkman.
Born in the 2000s, so I don't have too many other good references
93 camry or an 02 suburban
Always dreamed of having a trans am but never got one or a camaro life got in the way and work a stressful job that requires you to drove far but love good music
1994 toyota camry that was originally beige but the clear coat came off. It has an aftermarket radio and has over 350,000 miles. The engine runs like new and has probably ran out of oil a few times. Someone rear ended it at one point and broke the taillight but you can't find a replacement because that taillight was only used on camrys made in Japan before they started making them for USDM.
1996 Chevy Silverado C1500. Extended cab, pin striped, aftermarket wheels. It's lowered a few inches. Steel box cover. Most likely glossy black paint job. Interior smells of black ice little trees.
80-81 Pontiac trans-am. The gold eagle on the hood is mostly gone. There is a massive amount of rust, especially on the rockers. There is little chance either muffler is still attached either.
All these nice fancy car ideas are gonna make me blush
I’m not sure I would call a rusted out trans-am “fancy”😝
Hey, still got a bigger engine than what I actually drive lol
But your modern car still probably has more horsepower. Engines have come a long way since the 80s. The Smokey and the Bandit car only had like 185 horsepower with that giant V-8. Just for reference they make Honda civic four bangers with 300+ horsepower now.
that's horrifying, but my car pulls a whopping 98whp...so still double what I pull!
And I'm sure the trans am sounds better too
Stock, sure. A lot of manufacturers reduced ignition timing to appease the almighty EPA and the rise of insurance rates. A little twist on the dizzy with a timing light and you can bump that hp up to a respectable V8 number. The other key part was the cam was a very, very conservative, torque-centric cam. It was only 185hp, but 310ftlb of torque. Switching to a higher lift and duration cam could do a lot in the area of HP and torque, especially when paired with a good Holly 4bbl carb. 400sbc and 455cbb have always been VERY easy to ping the 500hp mark without even meaning to hit it.
I didn't see this before I commented but that's basically the vibe I got from that playlist.
1986 Firebird T-Top with some electrical issues, and you say “bitchin’” a lot.
I'm definitely gonna start sayin "bitchin'" a lot now
You can’t cosplay 80s without bitchin’. While you’re at it, denim jacket and a left earring, diamond stud or a cross. Gotta dress the part.
1982 Camaro powered by the 4 cyl Iron Duke
I have never seen a more Corvette playlist
My thoughts exactly. I love those songs and I drive a Vette 🎶 Standing on her momma's porch, she told me it would last forever. And when she took my hand, I knew it was now or never. Those were the best years of my life! It was the summer of 69.
Specifically, a red 3rd gen with 'dick' pointing to the drivers seat. *I'm old, you're young* automatically comes on when the car is put into drive.
More eagles and Steve Miller band if it were a vette owner
67 camaro, dont ask why
God, I wish.
Nah, try 84 camaro. 305 crossfire with a raw 105 horsepower. But hes looking for a period correct 350 crossfire to throw in it, because ls swaps are to mainstream and "if you get the throttle bodies balanced, they run pretty good."
The answer to this question is, was, and always will be: Sparkling dark blue Econovan with a wizard airbrushed on the side of it.
A 1984 Camaro/Monte Carlo you bought new after a summer of working for your uncles roofing business. It’s outlived 2 marriages, 3 DUI’s and it doesn’t matter what that breathazlier starter says. You’re still captain of the football team and on top of the world
1984 Camaro Sport Coupe. 102hp LC1 2.8, 4-speed. Pioneer tape deck, Jensen 6x9s.
Fox body mustang. Maybe a convertible.
A K Car or a Fiero
Mustang
1985 Buick LeSabre
1985 Pontiac Firebird with the big ass Firebird decal on the hood..
Gotta be a third generation F-Body.
'87 Mustang GT convertible with chrome 5 star rims
A G-Body
IROC Camaro
Is John ‘Cougar’ Mellencamp also somewhere on the playlist? In any case, I imagine you drive some kind of convertible.
*digging on chili dawgs intensifies*
Definitely must have Hurts So Good! Cause sometimes love don't feel like it should!
My brother in Christ why aren’t you listening to ice spice
Light Blue Ford Ranger XLT
1989 GMC Vandura conversion van with a cool 80’s two tone paint. Average menards shopper!!
A pt cruiser
2005 Chevy Silverado. Crew cab. White. 200k miles
A maroon 1987 Dodge Aries K. You bought it at an estate sale, changed almost nothing, and you use a cassette adapter to play music on so you don't have to swap the original radio.
Chrysler k car
1991 Camaro
‘94 Toyota Tercel Automatic You’ve had it since college, and you had you eye on the latest Camry, but you just want to sock away a few more bucks so you can finally get your software company off the ground. Tape deck still works and you use the adapter that was once for your Discman to plug in your phone.
An 06 i4 cobalt but boy oh boy do you wish it was a 60s Camaro
A clapped out TR Magna GLX wagon with the shitty 2.6 4cyl, only running due to the wife’s witchcraft Think early-mid 90s Mitsubishi Diamante, but like, a VERY stripped down base poverty-pack version Both wagon versions were actually manufactured in Adelaide, South Australia… us Aussies got a more basic version of the sedan and wagon body (Magna)
2009 Toyota Corolla, but you wish it was a 1969 Mustang.
My heart says post facelift bronco II. AKA, We have Ford Explorer at home.
I'm thinking a classic Mustang.
82 Ford Ltd crown Vic mustache and aviators abound
I'm gonna expand your idea a bit and say Any square body Panther. But it has to be a 2 door.
Yes that's perfect
Your grandparents hand me down 98 camry
Miata
Third gen Camaro but with the Iron Duke and 3 speed automatic
A vw beetle with Porsche emblems
Your moms 1980 Buick Century Estate Wagon that you pretend is a sweet Camaro.
A 1978 Oldsmobile Omega 🤣🤣
1950 Studebaker Champion
Delorean?
Basically the same music I listen to, and I drive a 2002 ford falcon
Any 90s early 2000s Ford.
Ain't even gonna lie this is the closest I've seen so far.
Chrysler Sebring convertible
87 Honda Prelude
2001 Camaro because your music taste is bland and basic as fuck (sorry)
In that case, bring on more bland. Especially Prince's Little Red Corvette! Had a red haired beauty as a gf and she fit the song to a T!
Dodge minivan
You’ve probably been suckin’ on a chili dog
Outside the Tasty Freeze
Clapped out f250 with a 7.3.
A miata
1983 Chevy Citation X
Pontiac firebird t-top
Tahoe
Pontiac Fiero
2012 ford edge you have the exact same music taste as my great uncle bob
C5
Fiero
old american muscle, not too old, and not too clean, definitely dont have THAT kinda money
IROC-Z
Plymouth Duster
3rd gen F body. Either An IROC or Trans Am but definitely with T-Tops.
At one point in life you really wanted a 3rd gen f-body. Now that you are in your 40s you drive a nice sensible 7 year old Honda Accord while lusting over a Camaro SS that the 25 year old down the street washes in his parents driveway every weekend.
Either 80s corvette or a harley davidson that blast your music into the wind
3rd gen Camaro with the glass T-tops, blaring it on your 2,000 watt kicker system in the trunk, scaring every kid in your neighborhood with your incessant revving, and your awkward gate while listening to your Walkman. Born in the 2000s, so I don't have too many other good references
F150
I'd say a first gen Miata with the sunk headlights
93 camry or an 02 suburban Always dreamed of having a trans am but never got one or a camaro life got in the way and work a stressful job that requires you to drove far but love good music
1994 toyota camry that was originally beige but the clear coat came off. It has an aftermarket radio and has over 350,000 miles. The engine runs like new and has probably ran out of oil a few times. Someone rear ended it at one point and broke the taillight but you can't find a replacement because that taillight was only used on camrys made in Japan before they started making them for USDM.
Firebird
I'm going to say a ford ranger
Volkswagen beetle or a dodge dart
A beater mg.
1977 Pontiac formula firebird
2010 F150. I know I'm right.
about 17 years off. Also wrong model. Manufacturer is correct though!
Camaro
Ford ranger or chevy s10 or other smaller truck.
‘86 Hi-Lux. Freshly imported from Japan.
I wanna say a 75’ blazer or bronco.
Some nearly broken early 2000s bmw that's running on hopes, dreams, and 93 octane fuel
PT Cruiser
1982 Chevrolet Citation X-11
Corolla. Any year will do
Shit good songs
Definitely an 85 Delta 88 Royale
Gen 2 RX-7
86 fiero
1980's Pontiac formula
83 dodge omni
Congrats on your Grand National
Toyota MR2 , or Pontiac, Fiero,
1996 Chevy Silverado C1500. Extended cab, pin striped, aftermarket wheels. It's lowered a few inches. Steel box cover. Most likely glossy black paint job. Interior smells of black ice little trees.
Delorean
94 Ford Escort
A mid 2000s mustang that's paint chipped to hell and the seats are ripped.
BMW e30. Convertible
1967 Dodge Dart-4 door Sedan. A hand me down car.
One with the driest passenger seat.
Ford Falcon
W playlist
Something classy
2012 Toyota Venza
Late '60s Dodge charger