Those early Fairmonts were pretty basic inside. I think they were still a step up from a Maverick or Comet, though. IIRC, performance was a draw, whether you got the 2.3 4-cyl or the 200 inline-6. Bu… (View Post)

I don't know if it would have made much of a difference, but this Camry had a 4-speed automatic. If they just tacked on an overdrive gear to an existing transmission, like GM did with their THM200-R4… (View Post)

I remember having one of those "You can't go home again" moments, when my Mom gave me (well, sold me at a good price), Granddad's '85 C-10 Silverado. I remember sitting in it, and thinking … (View Post)

The '85 Camry that Consumer Guide tested had 185/70/R14 tires. They also mentioned that the lavishly equipped car was $14,058. I don't know if it had a sunroof or not though...that would've added a c… (View Post)

I just opened up my 1985 Consumer Guide for a nostalgia trip. Their '85 Topaz did 0-60 in a blazing 15.9 seconds! For overall score, they gave it a 61, out of a possible 100. However, it would have b… (View Post)