Can You Name All of These '80s Car Models from a Photo?

By: Robin Tyler
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Can You Name All of These '80s Car Models from a Photo?
Image: Rudolf Stricker via Wiki Commons/Jeff Oldtimeclassics via Youtube/Altair78 via Wiki Commons/GatewayClassicCars via Youtube

About This Quiz

Now over four decades ago, the 1980s were an interesting time for car lovers. 

Many new models first saw the light of day during what many see as the decade of decadence, while popular old favorites were revitalized and modernized. 

Many famous sports cars continued to dominate this decade, including one of the most famous ever to represent that legendary Italian marque with the prancing horse. Another, already produced in the '70s received further refinements that saw them remain popular, even though many had difficulty in saying the car's name!

And what about those regular, everyday cars? One of America's big three's most popular models' production run ended in 1980, while other big names in motoring in the country launched a number of successful new cars during the decade. It was also a time when foreign cars started to make a name for themselves in the United States. Smaller than their massive American counterparts, they appealed to those looking for a small, sophisticated vehicle. 

Over in Europe, some of the classic European cars from the decade saw the light of day in both German and the United Kingdom, to name a few. These went on to launch a popular generation which still exists today.

But would you be able to identify these '80s models from just a single screenshot? This is a tough nut to crack, so good luck!

BMW 315 Sedan 1983
Youtube via Autotimon
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
BMW 315
The first generation of BMW's famed 3 series was released in 1975 and remained in production until 1983. Over 1.3 million were built. The '81 to '83 model was powered by a straight-four engine which produced around 74 brake horsepower.
Ferrari F40
Jeep Wrangler
Isuzu Trooper

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1987 Ferrari F40
Youtube via Automann-TV
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
BMW 315
Ferrari F40
1,311 Ferrari F40’s were produced between 1987 and 1991. Many consider this to be the finest Ferrari ever. The F40 was powered by a 2.9 liter twin turbo V12 capable of producing 471 brake horse power. The F40’s top speed was 321 km/h.
Jeep Wrangler
Isuzu Trooper

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Jeep Wrangler 1986
Pruebaderuta.com via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
BMW 315
Ferrari F40
Jeep Wrangler
Regarded as one of the best off-roaders ever produced by Jeep, the Wrangler's compact nature means it can often go where bigger off-roaders can’t. The Wrangler was first introduced in 1986 as the Wrangler XJ. It had three engine options, the biggest a 4.2-liter straight six gas engine.
Isuzu Trooper

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Isuzu Trooper
YouTube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
BMW 315
Ferrari F50
Jeep Wrangler
Isuzu Trooper
Also known as the Bighorn, the Trooper was produced over two generations from 1981 to 2002. The first generation of the Trooper was available as a 3- or 5-door vehicle with a variety of gas or diesel powered engines.

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Audi_100
Dogs.barking.duster.rolling via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
BMW 315
Ferrari F50
Jeep Wrangler
Audi 100
A mid-sized luxury car, the 100 formed part of the Audi fleet from 1968 to 1994. The C3 version was manufactured for most of the 1980s and was available as a four-door saloon or as a station-wagon with many powerplant options.

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Buick Grand National 1987
Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Buick Grand National
This '80s muscle car quickly took the fight to its more establish rivals from Ford and Chevrolet, particularly the GNX edition.
Ferrari F40
Isuzu Trooper
Audi 100

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Cadillac Allante
Streetside Classics via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Ferrari F40
Buick Grand National
Cadillac Allante
Over 21,000 of this two-door convertible roadster were sold between 1987 and 1993. It was built to compete with two-door convertibles of other brands particularly Mercedes and Jaguar. The Allante had three powerplant options ranging from 4.1 to 4.5-liters, all of them V8s.
Isuzu Trooper

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1989 Chev Lumina APV
Youtube via WorldAutoMotors
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Chevrolet Lumina APV
After the Astro failed to gain any significant foothold into Chrysler's domination of the minivan market in the late '80s, Chevrolet turned to the Lumina APV. Built between 1989 and 1996, Chevrolet marketed the Lumina as an 'All Purpose Vehicle'.
Cadillac Allante
Buick Grand National
Ferrari F40

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DODGE 400
goseejim via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Chevrolet Lumina APV
Dodge 400
Only in production between 1981 and 1983, the Dodge 400 was eventually merged into the Dodge 600. It was available as both a two-door convertible or coupe or a four-door sedan. The convertible version was the first released by the company in for 10 years.
Ferrari F40
BMW 315

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Ford AeroStar - 1980s
Youtube via WorldAutoMotors
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Dodge 400
Isuzu Trooper
Buick Grand National
Ford Aerostar
The first minivan offered by Ford in the United States, the Aerostar was sold for a 12-year period between 1985 and 1987. During that period, over 2 million were sold.

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1989 Honda Ascot
Youtube via WorldAutoMotors
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Ford Aerostar
Ferrari F40
Honda Ascot
This compact sedan was produced by Honda between 1989 and 1997. Two generations were produced, with the first offering models with four different straight four engine options of either 1.8 or 2.0-liter.
Dodge 400

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MAZDA  ETUDE
Mazda
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Jeep Wrangler
Honda Ascot
Mazda Etude
This 3-door sports coupe formed part of the Mazda fleet from 1987 to 1989. It was powered by two engine options, the top of the range being a double overhead cam 1500cc powerplant with either an automatic or manual transmission.
Ferrari F40

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Nissan-Maxima
Wiki Commons
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Mazda Etude
Nissan Maxima
The Maxima, a full-sized sedan, has been a Nissan model since 1981. Three generations were produced during the 1980s, with the first generation either powered by a 2.4-liter straight six gas engine or a 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine.
BWM 315
Ferrari F40

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1987 Cadillac Brougham
Youtube via Vanguard Motor Sales
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Cadillac Brougham
From 1987 until 1992, the Brougham saw sales of over 220,000 units. This popular Cadillac was a full-size luxury 4-door sedan with three powerplant options, all above 5.0 liters and all V8s.
Nissan Maxima
Isuzu Trooper
Dodge 400

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Dodge Grand Caravan
MotorWeek via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Isuzu Trooper
Dodge Grand Caravan
Still going strong today, the Dodge Grand Caravan was one of the first introduced in 1984 and is considered to be one of the first minivans.
Cadillac Brougham
Ferrari F40

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1988 Chrysler Voyger
Youtube via King Rose Archives
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Dodge Grand Caravan
Ford Aerostar
Honda Ascot
Chrysler Voyager
The Voyager minivan was produced by Chrysler in 1988. The first generation produced until 1990 was a 3-door minivan with either a 2.5-liter straight four or 3.0-liter V6 engine.

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1981 Dodge D-150
Jason Sutter via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Chrysler Voyager
Cadillac Brougham
Dodge D Series / Ram
This pickup truck model was marketed by Dodge between 1961 and 1993 with a name change to Ram in 1981. The D Series included a 4x2 and a 4x4 version.
Chev Lumina APV

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Ford LTD
Fuel Injection Sucks via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Isuzu Trooper
Jeep Wrangler
Ford LTD
Starting out in the full-sized car segment, the LTD, produced by Ford for a 24-year period between 1962 and 1986, moved into the mid-sized segment for its last four years of production. Interestingly, for most of production run, the LTD was the largest sedan vehicle produced by Ford.
Ferrari F40

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1983_Honda_Prelude
Spanish Coches via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Ford LTD
Honda Prelude
Marketed between 1979 and 2001, the Prelude was a two-door sports coupe and a competitor to the Toyota Celica among others. Honda produced five generations of this vehicle. Interestingly the Prelude name actually belonged to Toyota who amicably allowed Honda to use it for this vehicle. The second generation, designed by Shinya Iwakura was built between 1982 and 1987.
Dodge 400
Cadillac Allanté

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Jeep CJ7
Jeff Oldtimeclassics via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Jeep CJ-7
Released between 1976 and 1986, Jeep’s CJ-7 was one of the most popular off-roaders available during those 10 years. It had a large, 93.5-inch wheelbase which coupled with a three-speed gearbox meant the Jeep went places other 4x4’s had trouble getting to. The top of the range CJ-7 was powered by a 304-cubic inch V8.
Honda Prelude
Chrysler Voyager
Mazda Etude

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Mazda_MPV
Wiki Commons
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Ferrari F40
Mazda MPV
The MPV first featured as a model in the Japanese automaker's lineup from 1988. Since then, there have been three generations of this minivan. This vehicle was originally designed to be sold in America.
Isuzu Trooper
Jeep Wrangler

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Opel_Corsa
Rudolf Stricker via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Opel Corsa
As part of the supermini class, the Corsa was first introduced into Europe in 1982. Marketed under the Vauxhall badge in the United Kingdom, this model has remained popular. The first generation was marketed as a 3- and 5-door hatchback or 2- and 4-door saloon.
Ford Aerostar
Nissan Maxima
Honda Ascot

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1986 Audi 80
Youtube via Mindundis
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Ferrari F40
Audi 80
With over 30 years of production, the 80 was a stalwart of the Audi fleet. In that time, Audi produced five generations. From 1973 to 1986, the Audi and Volkswagen Passat were essentially the same cars. The last generation, of which over 1,4 million were built, was available as a two- or four-door sedan.
Opel Corsa
BMW 315

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Cadillac Fleetwood
GatewayClassicCars via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Audi 80
Honda Prelude
Cadillac Fleetwood
A full-sized luxury car, the Fleetwood was marketed by Cadillac between 1984 to 1996 and again from 1998 to 1999. The first generation Fleetwood was available as a 4-door sedan or a 2-door coupe.
Ferrari F40

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CHEVROLET 454 SS
AutomotiveReview via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Toyota Camry
Honda Prelude
Cadillac Fleetwood
Chevrolet 454 SS
Produced between 1960 and 1999, the 454 was one of Chevrolet’s and GMC’s main pickup truck models. It’s ability to handle tough off-road tracks greatly increased in 1989 when the new fourth-generation model received a full independent front suspension.

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FORD PINTO
Classic Cars via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Chevrolet 454 SS
Ford Pinto
Produced for a decade between 1970 and 1980, the Pinto was a Ford model in the subcompact car segment, their first model in this segment in America. It had three body styles - a two-door coupe, station wagon and three-door hatchback. The Pinto was popular, with Ford producing 3 million by 1980 when it was replaced by the Ford Escort.
Ferrari F40
Jeep Wrangler

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Lexus_ES_250_
Altair78 via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Ford Pinto
Honda Ascot
Chrysler Voyager
Lexus ES
First marketed in 1989, the ES first began life in the compact car segment. It was powered by a 2.5-liter V6 engine.

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Mazda MX-6
Charrua NYC via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Ferarri F-40
Jeep CX-7
Mazda Mx-6 Coupe
This 2-door sports coupe was marketed by Mazda between 1987 and 1997. It featured two generations.
Ford Pinto

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Nissan_Sentra
Wiki Commons
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Mazda Mx-6 Coupe
Nissan Sentra
Japanese automaker introduced the Nissan to Japan in 1982. Over the years, this vehicle, found in the compact car class, has been sold in a number of markets around the world, including America.
Jeep Wrangler
Isuzu Trooper

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Vauxhall_Astra
Charles01 via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Vauxhall Astra
First released in the United Kingdom in 1979, the Astra is exactly the same as the Opel version except it is a right-hand drive car. The second generation released in 1984 was available as a 3- or 5-door hatchback or a 4-door saloon.
Ferrari F-40
Honda Prelude
Dodge 400

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1983 Subaru Sumo
Youtube via rallycrosscraig
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Vauxhall Astra
Subaru Sumo
Powered by either a 1.0 or 1.2-liter engine, the Sumo was a microvan released by Subaru between 1983 and 1998. With a five-speed manual gearbox, some even had the option of four-wheel drive.
Isuzu Trooper
BMW 315

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Toyota Camry
RockumanX via Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Ford Pinto
Subaru Sumo
Toyota Camry
Released in the compact car market in 1982, the first generation of the Toyota Camry was a 4-door sedan powered by a range of gasoline and diesel engines.
Mazda Etude

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1987 Chev Beretta
Youtube via webabox
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Toyota Camry
Ford Aerostar
Mazda MPV
Chevrolet Beretta
Designed by Jerry Palmer, the Beretta, a front-wheel-drive two-door coupe based on the Chevrolet L body platform was manufactured between 1987 and 1996. It offered seven engine options, with the most powerful a 3.1-liter V6.

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Chrysler Fifth Avenue-1986
Youtube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Chevrolet Beretta
Ford Pinto
BMW 315
Chrysler Fifth Avenue
The Fifth Avenue badge had formed part of other Chrysler marques over the years, but between 1983 and 1993, it was its own model. They were powered by a 5.2-liter V8 engine which produced 140 brake horsepower. As Chrysler's largest car during these years, the Fifth Avenue proved popular, with 100,000 sold in 1985 alone.

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Dodge 600 1985
Youtube via DustyOldCars
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Dodge 600
The Dodge 600 saw production between 1983 and 1988. This four-door sedan was Dodge's answer to the influx of European cars hitting the U.S. market. It later was available as a coupe and a convertible which were basically rebadged Dodge 400s. In total, over 300,000 were sold by 1988.
Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Mazda MX-6
Honda Prelude

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Ford Taurus - 1980s
Youtube via Motorweek
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Dodge 600
Ford Taurus
Another one of Ford's big selling models, the Taurus first entered production in 1986 where it replaced the Ford LTD. This midsized car was available as a 4-door sedan or 5-door station wagon.
Chevrolet Baretta
Honda Asco

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Volvo 480 1986
Youtube via WorldAutoMotors
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Isuzu Trooper
Ferrari F-40
Ford Taurus
Volvo 480
The 480, produced by Volvo from 1986 to 1995 had distinctive pop-up headlights in later models. This compact car, a 3-door hatchback, was also the first Volvo model to have front-wheel drive.

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Cadillac Cimarron (GM}
YouTube
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Volvo 480
Cadillac Cimarron
Only one generation of the Cimarron was released by Cadillac over a 7-year period from 1981 to 1988. The Cimarron featured as a 4-door sedan in the compact car segment. Unfortunately, it didn't perform well and is listed by Forbes on their list of "Legendary Car Flops."
Ford Taurus
Dodge 600

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1987 Toyota Corolla
Youtube via harryrez
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Cadillac Cimarron
BMW 315
Buick Grand Sport
Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla was an established marque by the time the '80s rolled along. That decade saw three different generations as Toyota sought to keep one of their best-selling cars fresh and updates.

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1980 Lamborghini Countach LP 400S
Wiki commons
What car from the 1980s is shown in this image?
Ford Taurus
Buick Grand Sport
Lamborghini Countach
One of Lamborghini's most famed vehicles, the Countach, although developed in the 1970s, was produced throughout the 1980s. Interestingly, it was used as the safety car at the Monaco Grand Prix from 1980 to 1983.
Mazda MPV

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Rudolf Stricker via Wiki Commons/Jeff Oldtimeclassics via Youtube/Altair78 via Wiki Commons/GatewayClassicCars via Youtube