Top 10 Most Expensive American Cars of the '80s!

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  • What were the most expensive American cars of the 1980s? We can all assume that each car on this list will either be a Lincoln, Cadillac, or maybe Buick? You will have to watch the video to find out because that's what I thought initially. There are lots of surprises packed in this video!
    Had to pay tribute to the bustle back Cadillac Seville, what an iconic piece of automotive history!
    Thank you for watching, stay tuned for next week's episode!
    TIMESTAMPS
    0:00 Intro
    1:08 Car 1
    2:49 Car 2
    4:04 Car 3
    5:45 Car 4
    7:17 Car 5
    8:29 Car 6
    10:03 Car 7
    11:16 Car 8
    12:36 Car 9
    13:24 Car 10
    14:36 Outro
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  • @louyork8379
    @louyork8379 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +142

    1980 model human here and I always wanted a car the same year as me and there ain’t many attractive options lol. I been waiting for this video! Hell yeah

    • @leroybryant619
      @leroybryant619 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      The same here, I found a 1983 Buick Riviera convertible but I didn’t move fast enough. So I got a 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais. The cool thing is that it was built in 83

    • @PimpDaddyDisco
      @PimpDaddyDisco 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Chevy square body C10
      Malibu
      Monte Carlo
      El Camino

    • @HemiChrysler
      @HemiChrysler 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I have 1960, 1970, 1990, and 2000, amongst others, but I don't have a 1980.

    • @nathanstroud2223
      @nathanstroud2223 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      As a 1996 MY myself, I'm spoiled for choice, or I would be if I had money. Those late 90s cars from my earliest memories will always have a special place in my heart.

    • @omarkane5123
      @omarkane5123 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      79 here and the pickings are slim 😆

  • @ephraimfink9010
    @ephraimfink9010 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    By 1985 the Cadillac Eldorado convertible was $35,000 and that was very expensive for that time.

    • @roll411
      @roll411 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My fav US car of 80s, Caprice 5.7L 😉💎

  • @69FOSTER
    @69FOSTER 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thanks for the video, I just love vintage cars from 60's through 80's. One car that was prominent in the mid-1980's was the Pontiac Fierro.

  • @timothyvassey128
    @timothyvassey128 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    As a car nut, I get frustrated by people making vids with no idea what they are talking about! This vid was GREAT! Loved it! He did the research! And I subscribed!

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      HECK YEAH! Thank you man!

  • @theodoregarcia8830
    @theodoregarcia8830 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    That GNX is one of a kind , for a collector 350k is nothing for a museum piece

  • @bobcantstandzyobitz9778
    @bobcantstandzyobitz9778 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    I know someone who has one of those Cadillac Sevilles, and thought it looked terrible when I first saw it, but the more I see it, I realize it looks pretty ok from the right angles. He's very proud of it; the interior is nice. I've also seen a GNX on the road, someone around Naperville, IL owns one apparently.

    • @UguysRnuts
      @UguysRnuts 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      When introduced, critics said Seville front didn't match the rear and you have to agree.
      Buddy had his brand new GNX stolen soon after taking delivery.
      Always thought thieves probably saved his life.

    • @FWDSUXARSE
      @FWDSUXARSE 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @bobcantstandzyobitz9778
      I might have seen the same car. Was on route 59 in Plainfield.

    • @barfuss2007
      @barfuss2007 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      the right angle is the view to the junkyard

    • @bobcantstandzyobitz9778
      @bobcantstandzyobitz9778 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@FWDSUXARSE I was near County Farm road in Carol Stream, I believe.

  • @ComeJesusChrist
    @ComeJesusChrist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Amazing cars, I love them all! This was the last era of great American cars that were proud to be American and stylish.

  • @sweetdaddy77
    @sweetdaddy77 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I’ve had several Town Cars from that era. Dependable, comfortable, flashy.

    • @Thoar003
      @Thoar003 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I just drove an '86 the other day. Truly an incredible automobile. What a change from the plastic toys of today!

  • @Eevee_133
    @Eevee_133 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was born in 97. These are my favorite type of videos because I love these cars! I grew up around late 70s to early 90s cars so I have a lot of nostalgia for them. Grandfather had an 88 Ford Festiva, a 76 Chevy Custom 10, a 92 Mercury Grand Marquis, and mom had a 97 Ford Escort in purple.

  • @tomkitchen9457
    @tomkitchen9457 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I owned a Versailles. 302 under the hood. 4 disc brakes. It was fabulous if you overlooked the fuel economy.

  • @fastdude2002
    @fastdude2002 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I graduated high school in 1985, I remember all these vehicles well…….

  • @billycook2222
    @billycook2222 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I owned a 1981 Eldorado custom convertible by Hess and Eisenhardt. Beautiful white with red leather interior.
    It had the V864 engine which worked flawlessly. Still on my top favorites after my 1963 Lincoln Continental 4 for convertible black with red leather interior.

  • @billymcmanus9642
    @billymcmanus9642 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    85 Cadillac Eldorado Birattz edition has always been my favorite car. The hard top with the stainless steel roof is my favorite

  • @FordMustangYT
    @FordMustangYT 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My grandfather owned a 1985 Cadillac Seville Elegante with a wheel on the back of the trunk, cream colored exterior and interior, and it had those classic wheels with the signature Seville cursive engraving. He owned it from 1985-2009.
    My grandfather babied that thing. Sadly he had to get rid of it because he couldn't find parts for the fixes. I still remember seeing it in person as a little kid, and even my parents driving behind it. Might of even been inside it before. Memories man!

  • @edwardnelson3413
    @edwardnelson3413 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was a child in the 80’s and recall we had both the Cadillac and Jeep in our family. I miss that Jeep.

  • @loadedpotato9112
    @loadedpotato9112 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    finally a group where 600hp is not in the main conversation about a car

  • @kevincostello3856
    @kevincostello3856 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Just found you're channel, subscribed Immediately! Grew up during the 70s, teenager during 80s so this channel for myself being a lifelong car guy is a glove fit. Outstanding vid here. I'll check out all of you're others. I'm a Ford guy but appreciate all makes and models. The Versailles, I'm in the market for a 1980 as we speak. Thank you and please keep'em coming

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for such positive feedback, thank you man!

    • @vincentlopez8162
      @vincentlopez8162 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The car was so over looked it was a Lincoln product period not a granada

    • @vincentlopez8162
      @vincentlopez8162 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Every where was stamps

    • @vincentlopez8162
      @vincentlopez8162 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      engineered by Lincoln

    • @vincentlopez8162
      @vincentlopez8162 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So over looked

  • @carnellb7941
    @carnellb7941 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    These the cars I grew up riding in! Best decade in my opinion! I've got a 88 Fleetwood myself and don't think I'll EVER let it go!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯

  • @barryjackson1401
    @barryjackson1401 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I miss the 80s. Impressive research and presentation.

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

    • @timevans3818
      @timevans3818 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh Yes, The Music, TV, Outfits, And, Of Course The Cars!!!! Ahh Memories

  • @jonlee580
    @jonlee580 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I was born 1980.. I love 80s and 90s vehicles

    • @DUCKDONKEY
      @DUCKDONKEY 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agreed! Born in '79. Reminds me of the cars I would see riding around as a kid in the family minivan.

  • @Thoar003
    @Thoar003 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I recently drove a gold 86 Lincoln Town Car Signature that I'm working on purchasing and I fell in love. I cannot wait to experience all the car has to offer as it's a low mileage survivor. So so impressed with the quality, the ride, the feather light steering, everything. Truly what an automobile is supposed to be.

  • @stevekirschman354
    @stevekirschman354 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The delorian was magic to touch , it was so smooth

  • @SisterWatchmanBrooke
    @SisterWatchmanBrooke 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1980 model human here too!😎 My Dad had a beautiful Cadillac Seville in those years when I was little. ~It's a pleasure seeing it! ✨🥰

  • @ThaDirtyBubble
    @ThaDirtyBubble 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I grew up with 2 Grand Wagoneer’s in the family. One being our family hauler for many years and the other one I drove to High School during the winters. Great vehicles with tons of personality and it gets a lot of attention.

  • @jasonfarnsworth5880
    @jasonfarnsworth5880 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That humpback Seville looks absolutely amazing. I love that body so if you don’t you’re crazy.

  • @OLDS98
    @OLDS98 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    You did your homework. I like the fact you are willing to learn about these cars and explain and share. You are honest as well. I like the footage you included as well. I recall all those cars. I was not a fan of the downsized era at GM( 1985-1989/1990) either. GM turned it around starting in 1989. This was a great list. Thank you again.

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      What’s up man, thanks for being so supportive. You’ve been here since day one, much appreciated

    • @rjohnson1690
      @rjohnson1690 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It’s amazing how memorable the jingles from those car adds were. It’s been 40 years, and I remember them like yesterday.

    • @OLDS98
      @OLDS98 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      You are welcome. I hope this message finds you well.

    • @johng539
      @johng539 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      No, not that much home work unfortunately, he forgot to mention the corvette Calloway twin turbo price tag was 100k, the 1989 trans am turbo , price tag was almost 40k with mark up , the 1988 trans am gta notchback , price tag 38k at dealers, and the mustang saleen supercharged s93, 4pk ish ANS many more not said, but it’s ok he’s close,

    • @brians8794
      @brians8794 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      When you said "GM turned around starting in 1989" you're def right about that, at least as far as Cadillacs were concerned. The '85-'88 DeVilles and Fleetwoods for example were just simply too damn small and generic. In '89 when they restyled them that was absolutely the right move. That new style gave them more presence, versus an '85-'88 DeVille or Fleetwood that looked like an Oldsmobile Calais with a few extra inches added, with a vinyl roof and opera lights.
      (Not knocking vinyl roofs and opera lights lol... I do like those things when tastefully applied but they looked like cheap add-ons to that generation of Devilles/Fleetwoods)

  • @VMac822
    @VMac822 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Great job on the video. I’ll never forget when our neighbor came home with his brand new 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 diesel and admitting he paid $11,000 for it. It was shocking for a car to be over 10k in December 1977. Luckily for him, the diesel was reliable until a dislodged oil filter O-ring caused rod bearing failure at 111,000 miles. They replaced bearings and piston rings and the engine was still running great 185,000 miles later when he sold it, just shy of 300K total.

    • @angeldesigns1385
      @angeldesigns1385 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Similar memory. I was eight years old in 1986 when our next door neighbors sixteen year old daughter came home with her first car. a brand new white two door cutlass supreme With blue Velour interior. I remember my parents and other neighbors walking over to check it out, and how thrilled she was to have it!

    • @andreasergiopugliese3571
      @andreasergiopugliese3571 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But She was nice 😅 or ugly and fat 😂?

  • @k.givens788
    @k.givens788 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I owned a 1976 Ford Granada Ghia Sedan and a 1977 Lincoln Versailles at the same time. While the V is in fact as you described it, “A redesigned Granada” it most certainly didn’t drive like one. My Versailles had the 351 Cleveland engine. The Granada had a 302. The Granada weighed in at just about 3000lbs. The V was a bit over 5000lbs. It was common knowledge that the V was the test bed for all the innovations that went into the 1980 Continental. I thoroughly enjoyed mine and if it weren’t for the sub-par dashboard that hasn’t stood the test of time well, I’d happily get another. I got a 1979 Continental Town Car instead.

    • @johneckert1365
      @johneckert1365 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Your Versailles didn't have a 351 Cleveland, it had a 351 Windsor........

    • @k.givens788
      @k.givens788 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@johneckert1365 You’re correct! My dad’s Yellow 1972 Mustang had the 351 Cleveland.

    • @landonbenford8369
      @landonbenford8369 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​​​@@johneckert1365The Windsor engines were available in several displacements including a 302 cubic, 4.9 liter and 351 5.8. But everyone calls the 302 a 5.0 because it sounds better.😊😊 The Cleveland engine was a 335.

  • @johnt4520
    @johnt4520 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    In regards to the Imperial FS Edition, the whole story behind the FS model cancellation goes as follows. Mr. Sinatra was given a New Imperial FS for his personal use from Chrysler. Actually, Mr. Sinatra's Imperial FS was the first Imperial produced since 1975, Frank drove it off the production line personally to much fanfare and media coverage. Unfortunately he experienced engine problems related to the Imperial's "Wizard Engine" computer controlled fuel injection. Ofcourse Chrysler promptly serviced the car each time, claiming to have fixed the problem for good. But as Mr. Sinatra navigated his way through Las Vegas traffic one hot afternoon his Imperial conked out, and refused to re-start, leaving him stranded on busy Las Vegas Blvd. in a traffic jam his car was causing . Mr. Sinatra was irate after this embarrassing situation, he immediately contacted Chrysler, presumably Lee Iacocca himself, demanding his name be taken off the Imperial halfway through the car's second year of production. His wishes were met, the FS model was no more.

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for sharing this

    • @larssandvik1347
      @larssandvik1347 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love watching cannonball run 2 with Frank Sinatra with him driving the Dodge Daytona. Trying to win absolute craziness.

  • @rickloera9468
    @rickloera9468 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The Mercury Grand Marquis, which was the sister car to the Crown Victoria. The panther cars came out in 1992 and lasted til 2011. The Crown Vic took on the roofline of the Marquis in 1998, so technically, the panther car lasted for 20 model years. The Jeep was 29 model years, so not twice as long. Not being critical, because I am impressed with your willingness to learn about these great cars. The Versailles came out in April 1977. Yes, it was a glorified Granada, but it was, at least for me , an impressive car. First American car with 4 wheel disc brakes, standard. First American car to utilize base coat clear coat paint. The dash was hand stitched leather, and the seats were a huge upgrade not available on Granada or Monarch. When you compare the Versailles to Cavalier, oh, sorry, the Cimarron. Cadillac used the exact dash as the Cavalier. They should have used the more luxurious looking Buick Skyhawks dash. It is also a J car, so it would work and look better. So, in my opinion, the Versailles was a lot more than a Granada. The first Seville was based on a modified Nova Chassis. Car companies do what they can to make the most money for the least cost to them. Keep up the great work. I really enjoyed this video.

    • @landonbenford8369
      @landonbenford8369 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      According to Wiki, the Panther was used from 1979-2012.

  • @smartman123
    @smartman123 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    this is just beautiful cars specially because it's from the 80 s best time on earth my childhood

  • @jeffreydavis9783
    @jeffreydavis9783 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Kudos to you! Your video was not only informative but interesting & well-edited, too. I was a young teenager when many of these 80s cars about which you spoke came on the scene & you did an excellent job of capturing the “spirit” & mood that accompanied each. It’s easy to minimize these high-end luxury cars 40 years later but, when they debuted, they were a really big deal. And yeah…that Buick GNX was bad ass.

  • @rjohnson1690
    @rjohnson1690 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The hood ornament from the Chrysler reminded me that a couple of my hoodlum friends in JR High were going around swiping hood ornaments. These guys had bags full of them in their lockers. The Mercedes and Cadillac ornaments were the most highly prized, but they had every marque under the sun. I don’t really know where they found the cars to grab all of them from, because our neighborhood was mostly high end union blue collar families. Our dads were crane operators, elevator repairman, cops, railroad, machinist etc. There were mostly Volvos and Chevys, not Mercedes and Cadillacs. Anyway my friends eventually got caught, and their treasure trove of hood ornaments got confiscated. One of those guys died when we were in Highschool, he wrapped his 84 IROC around a concrete pillar. This video sure brought back the memories!

    • @vxy357
      @vxy357 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feel so bad for that IROC -Z.

  • @svstem6992
    @svstem6992 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You are one of my favorite channels, your content is amazing! My dad raised my brother and I to love cars since a young age, so those videos very nostalgic.

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you man, that means a lot!

  • @colinschmitz8297
    @colinschmitz8297 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Good video! I have often wondered what would have happened with the DeLorean if DeLorean would have used a better V6 engine such as the Buick 3.8 turbo. I think that along with using powertrains from GM probably would have helped him with his political/legal troubles.

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you man!

    • @MrStacy1974
      @MrStacy1974 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      American drivetrain probably wouldn't have helped with his legal problems , he was busted running drugs to support his company.

    • @autochatter
      @autochatter 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      John DeLorean left GM on bad terms. I doubt they would have partnered with him on the drivetrain. They prob cheered when the Feds tried to get him.

    • @GoonSquadLifeMember
      @GoonSquadLifeMember 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MrStacy1974 I'm not sure the drug-running charges against DeLorean were substantiated. Several reports saying the bust was a set-up. DeLorean pissed off a lot of suits at GM; I never put it past them to make JZD a fall guy.

    • @dcanmore
      @dcanmore 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The car was built in Northern Ireland therefore they needed a ready available European engine that could be serviced easily in the States. They didn't have the money to import an engine from the US as DMC had just taken a huge loan from the British Government to keep the plant open. The PRV V6 was already in Volvo and Peugeot cars on sale in the US market. In European tune the engine could put out 160hp standard and up to 300hp with turbocharging. Apart from the drugs bust, John DeLorean and Colin Chapman of Lotus (the DMC 12 was based on the Esprit chassis) were being investigated for defrauding the British Government over the loan money. It is believed that if Chapman had lived beyond 1982 he would have been arrested and charged.

  • @JamesOKeefe-US
    @JamesOKeefe-US 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Really enjoyed this. Great job!

  • @joeldukes303
    @joeldukes303 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Well made video dude. Good job.

  • @joebufford2972
    @joebufford2972 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I would love to own a couple of those old cars because they were plush and now they're easy to work on and cost less to replace parts😊

  • @williamreese6998
    @williamreese6998 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great job on this video I had a 77 Lincoln Versailles one of my first cars
    Graduating in high school in 78. All of my friends had Camaros or Firebirds guess I was always into the luxury classic Always love those cars of the late 70s early 80s My girlfriend’s mom had a Lincoln town car huge land yacht Keep up the good work looking forward on your next videos

    • @JLJr-qg4bk
      @JLJr-qg4bk 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Too funny. I graduated in 80 but still drove my classic 65 Olds that was our old family car that I had to have (I was into classics). 425 engine. I got into a race with the new Trans AM and won...can't believe I didn't get more tickets back then. I probably won that race because I didn't have all of the pollution control shit that the newer ones had. It only had a 2b carb but it still screamed. Bought my first new car in 80 (grand prix) and I heard that the guy that bought my olds threw a rod in the engine racing it. Sucks.

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for sharing! I appreciate that🤝

  • @chrisvoorhees1098
    @chrisvoorhees1098 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I did not do any fast forward on your video. Really like your narration about the featured cars. Thanks man!

  • @unhandleme
    @unhandleme 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Love your videos, man. Cool to see a young person interested in the oldies. And your outlook and attitude are top notch. 👍 Keep up the good work.

  • @miguelhinojosa842
    @miguelhinojosa842 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome video I love the 80s! The style, cars, big hair, interior decor for homes and the music everything

    • @vxy357
      @vxy357 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My sentiments exactly!!!

  • @peterv2623
    @peterv2623 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loving these videos. Thanks for making them!!!

  • @mikemarshall4765
    @mikemarshall4765 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    At age 63 I love the fact that someone your age is learning about and presenting the history of these cars. I remember them all . Nice job in presentation esp. in adjusting $$ prices for inflation, it makes it easy for your generation to relate to true cost. I also like that you use the modern day equivalent cars as to make it easier for younger generations to know how these older cars were once positioned. Video was nice length, not too short nor too long. I would just delete or lower the back ground music as it was distracting (at least for me) and yes, better audio quality would be great. Keep up the nice work and I subbed your channel. Mike in San Diego.

  • @tattooeddragon
    @tattooeddragon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! This is definitely my era and you brought back a lot of good memories of me and my dad walking the car lots gasping at the crazy prices of these cars.

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s awesome learning about these cars, thank you for the comment man!

  • @kirbywaite1586
    @kirbywaite1586 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That gorgeous Seville two- door coupe was never offered but one prototype was built. The designers actually paid for it out of their own pockets!
    Unfortunately management wouldn't go for it. What a shame

  • @ChevyBM
    @ChevyBM 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The Grand Wagoners are just soo cool!

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So classy!

    • @henrytowne7463
      @henrytowne7463 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@GreenHawkDrive looks like the 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire...

  • @djsabourin101
    @djsabourin101 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Nice video, only thing, the Crown Vic started as a standard nameplate in 1983 as the LTD Crownvic and went out in 2011. Another, is that the GNX and Grand National are two diff cars. The Grand National was rated at 245HP and nearly half the price of the GNX, which was rated at 300 hp. Both were underrated and other than the side fender heat extractors and wheels, both looked the exact same.

  • @ella71971
    @ella71971 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    bring back the tier list!

    • @user-in9yw2xr1r
      @user-in9yw2xr1r 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      love to see how you rank then

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very soon, trying to think of ways to improve it!

  • @xl5388
    @xl5388 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    36 color options on the Versailles! Back then the car one drove was an extension of their personality. It was fun just watching cars go by and learning all their makes and models. "Going for a drive" was a national past time just like baseball and the advertising reflected that.

  • @luxurreview
    @luxurreview 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Even though I am a 2001 model human, I love 80s and 90s American luxury, and one day, I'll own an extensive collection.

  • @scottstallings5029
    @scottstallings5029 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We love your channel!! Please keep up the great work. ❤

  • @snowdogthewolf
    @snowdogthewolf 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Jeep Wagoneer (and later Grand Wagoneer after Chrysler's acquisition) was so damned full of sole and dripping with style that it remains iconic to this very day. Restored Grand Wagoneers today can cost over 100k in some cases.
    I've owned an '84 Wagoneer and an '89 Grand Wagoneer. Though they were both averaged around 10 MPG with the AMC 360 V8 and considered "high maintenance" vehicles (plagued with vacuum leaks), they were a dream to drive, like driving somewhere from your living room. A real asphalt magnet in the snow and could tow anything if paired with a towing package.

  • @5argetech56
    @5argetech56 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My mom had the Cadillac Seville Elegante with every option!
    I have a photo with her and my two older sisters standing next
    to it. We were taking my sister Valerie back to her base before
    she was deployed to an aircraft carrier. Such nice memories.

  • @geraldthecarguy
    @geraldthecarguy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Great video. I remember a lot of these cars from my childhood. I’m a sucker for nostalgia so keep making videos like this!

  • @MrMarauder96
    @MrMarauder96 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Could you do a video on the longest running vehicle platforms? I’ve always found that so interesting ie the dodge charger and challenger on an older Mercedes E class platform.

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Great suggestion! Actually wrote that idea down in my notes yesterday!

  • @bobhill3941
    @bobhill3941 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is one of the most interesting car videos I've ever seen😃 I never thought about what these cars would've cost with inflation in 2023. Well done, concise, and well researched.

  • @lonewanderer3603
    @lonewanderer3603 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude my first car was a 1986 Grand Wagoneer and that thing was a beast. It had a sunroof and electric rear window, fake wood paneling, fake leather, and of course a tape player. It was so big I could take all my friends at once wherever we were going. I loved it. Only bad thing I can say is the gas mileage was horrible and it blew several head gaskets over the years. Don't care, still want another one.

  • @ronsloan7662
    @ronsloan7662 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I really enjoyed your video. I grew up in this era and I am quite impressed with the conclusions you drew about how the automakers ripped off the general public with their poor quality products in response to the fuel crisis. You've certainly done your research. 🙂 Subscribed!

  • @AledPritchard
    @AledPritchard 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are great videos. Only just found this channel, and your content for niche cars is definitely one for me! 👌🏻

  • @johng539
    @johng539 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My uncle just bought a new 1983 Seville , man it was beautiful at the time, black and gray color, with the 4-6-8 motor v8 efi
    My uncle said he spend exactly 32k plus financing, man that was the price of a house with 2 bedrooms back in the days,
    And then there was the corvette Calloway twin turbo he forgot to mention in the 80’s error,
    Car and drivers quotation was, the fastest car ever made in the United States, beating the GNX, is why they said let’s build it, as in 86-87 corvette was in 3rd place, for quickness. The iroc -z with a 5.7 with exhaust and a air filter was dominant to the vette in 1988, so General Motors made the deal with Calloway to build a limited production and make sure it was on every magazine in the world, a hidden secrete we to most knew about, in order to kill them all, in performance…..price tag 100k ish with everything they offered,
    Only since u mentioned the conv. Company asc ( factory side designer )
    I won’t say it, but u did forgot about the mustang Saleen, in price !
    And the trans am gta with the notchback fiberglass style, mark up was just over 30k plus digital dash plus rear seats was all costume, my dad paid 38k at dealership for his 1988 model,
    Last but not least ……
    A car that beat every car in any year - A car that needed to be said, A car that we all want!
    And a mark up at that ,
    THE 1989 trans am turbo pace car, that beat the gnx and was the fastest production car in that decade , a price tag at over 35k plus thousand (dealer marks up to) only 555 ever made .
    That should of been stated,
    Man ….

  • @62DAP
    @62DAP 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So much information gained.
    Very good video.
    Love my ‘84 Seville & ‘85 Eldorado.
    The ‘83 Imperial is like driving an aircraft carrier. Huge car but very plush.

  • @glx68
    @glx68 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My favorite luxury car in your list is the Lincoln Mark IV Bill Blass Coupe with the 4.9 V8. That engine had also fuel injection but it was more reliable than the Imperial from Chrysler or the big Caddys with the 4100 HT V8. And the styling of the Lincon's awesome, timeless!🎉

  • @samurai1833
    @samurai1833 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went to a High School Military Ball mid 80's chauffeured by my neighbor "Sonny R." in his Seville Elegante bustle-back diesel. I loved that car, the styling and having him drive me and my date Jackie. It made me kingpin for an evening. I think I paid him 25 bucks for 100 dollars worth of effort. I didn't realize he was doing it to help the dumb neighbor kid grow up a bit. Great man, I will always remember that car fondly. Real wonder years stuff.

  • @Kenneth-fu3js
    @Kenneth-fu3js 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another Good Job By You!!!! This One really hit home for me because you showed the car i learned to drive as a kid. The Eldorado or Eldo as we called them back in the day!! Lookin forward to seeing your next video!🙏🏼😎👍🏽

  • @CalTxDude
    @CalTxDude 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video, I really like your appreciation for these older cars and your inquisitive nature.
    I do have to comment though regarding the Versailles, It was not simply a tarted up Granada nor Monarch.
    Lots more sound proofing , advanced, double isolated shocks, as well as a host of technical features that other cars wouldn't even think of for years!

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much man!

  • @texlad04
    @texlad04 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I still love the Biarritz. In case you don't know, Biarritz was a hot luxury vacation area in France before the Riviera totally stole its thunder. GM used both names, of course. And Versailles is of course the name inspiration for the Versailles. I guess cribbing names was an easy way to do marketing.

  • @RENRAW111
    @RENRAW111 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a really enjoyable and well done video. Thank you so much for all your hard work. It is appreciated.
    It was a fun video for me because I remember these cars when they were new.
    I saw and sat in them at car shows and dealerships.
    I to like the sort of oddball vehicles that others don’t.
    Thank you once again!
    And please make more.

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much!

  • @autochatter
    @autochatter 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really enjoyed this one! Little surprised the Caddy Allante wasn't included though.$54700 in 1987....145k now. I can't stress enough how cool it is to see someone passionate about this car era that's before your time!

    • @joshmetzger5031
      @joshmetzger5031 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I have one hence I didn’t get that either. He’s young might not know!!

    • @autochatter
      @autochatter 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @joshmetzger5031 Thats cool! I did a vid on the Allante recently.....I thought Greenhawk saw it lol. It's got to be one of the most expensive "mainstream" domestics of the 80s. Hes got great vids..I forgot about the Sinatra edition myself LOL.

  • @haphap1000
    @haphap1000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your videos bro. Thank you for the work. We watched them all

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you like them! Thank you.

  • @brandonstephens143
    @brandonstephens143 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done! Great presentation and very informative!

  • @ikillyou1170
    @ikillyou1170 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bro you videos are gold

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you man, I appreciate it!

  • @user-cv8zo8cn8d
    @user-cv8zo8cn8d หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This Man is Real TY Sir Poster

  • @Vagabond_with_camera
    @Vagabond_with_camera 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks a lot! Excellent work. Enjoyed the video, subscribed and looking forward to more content.

  • @K9rad
    @K9rad 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative, great commentary + the visuals! Keep it up

  • @aaron71598
    @aaron71598 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    great video again. keep it up

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you man, I appreciate that!

  • @sevenkendrick5843
    @sevenkendrick5843 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You got a new follower. I enjoyed your vid and commentary. I even laughed. You're doing a fine job.

  • @AbstractCatsMedia
    @AbstractCatsMedia 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spent my teens and some of my 20s in the 80s, so many of these cars were under rated. Really cool things.

  • @JLJr-qg4bk
    @JLJr-qg4bk 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. I remember all of these cars. The Caddy back then took the laughing stock with most of us claiming an elephant stepped on the trunk.

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you man, and that’s hilarious😂

  • @kaineleeabel
    @kaineleeabel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I stumbled across your channel and it's definitely a new favorite

  • @adamcampbell8794
    @adamcampbell8794 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a 1980 Seville triple yellow with an Oldsmobile engine swap. Loved the car. Thank you for sharing.

  • @RexTyrranae
    @RexTyrranae 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your channel is severly underrated my guy.
    Keep going!

  • @meizerone2690
    @meizerone2690 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Please don’t stop posting! Love the videos man 💪

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate that, thank you

  • @1stBORNMTM
    @1stBORNMTM 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Time Travel Is Real Man ❤ This Video.

  • @kevinbuja8105
    @kevinbuja8105 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved the 80's cars. I had 80 Buick Skylark Limited. Then an 81 Buick Regal (still think that's a beautiful car along with the 80's Rivi). 83 Celica GT-S (one of my favorite cars), and 85 & 86 VW GTI Mk. II

  • @ciro356
    @ciro356 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As someone from Europe, my favourite cars are American and specifically from the mid 1930s up until the whole 1950s, like every model year you could see the transition from tall and narrow to low and wide in a timelapse like footage.
    1980s cars I do not really love them *but* I watch many videos about them because they are a phenomenal case study: think about it, you have the downfall of the mightiest car company of all time (GM), the slow resurgence of Chrysler, Ford foreshadowing aerodynamics... Really interesting times, they were.

  • @VIkingAB693
    @VIkingAB693 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What beautiful American styling, rectangle boxes.

  • @Simple_Jack82
    @Simple_Jack82 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The illuminated thermometer on the lincoln looked so futuristic in the 80's

  • @dukesuede2195
    @dukesuede2195 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Like some of your other viewers I too lived during this era and though I was young was very interested in automobiles.Your information is spot on and your assessment correct.I am a master technician and would love to talk shop any day. I look forward to seeing more of you channel,too many young people do not appreciate the journey to where we are now.Excellcior!

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you man, very kind of you to say

  • @ravipeiris4388
    @ravipeiris4388 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember seeing the Chrysler Imperial on rare occasions and it was a stunning car to behold in person. We had a neighbor of ours that had the Cadillac Seville and it was a sight to behold then and now. I drive a 2011 Maybach 57s in honor of that classic Seville ❤.

  • @benzapp1
    @benzapp1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Consulier was awesome. Warren Mosler was such a badass for getting into that game. The looks were due to the materials used for the light weight and structural integrity. It was like fiberglass and plastic.

  • @SCR-ce2fs
    @SCR-ce2fs 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tremendous video - interesting viewpoints and well researched. Just subscribed, thanks

  • @MassiveTrackHunter
    @MassiveTrackHunter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That Droprump Seville was something else. My aunt had one, and ran several hundred thousand miles up on it over the next 30yrs. Finally wrecked it and was upset she had to get a newer caddy without the spare tire trunk lid. Lol.

  • @andregonsalvez9244
    @andregonsalvez9244 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great show 😊 ! I remember these growing up in the 70s and 80s . The Lincoln and Cadillacs were your most expensive American cars . My favorites were the Cadillac Brougham sedan and Lincoln Town cars . My parents owned full-sized station wagons from Chevrolet and Pontiac growing up , my first car was a mid eighties Chevrolet Caprice .

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So true! Happy New Years 🎆

  • @matthewsmallwood2345
    @matthewsmallwood2345 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are awesome the way they are!!! Thank you for doing them I love going back to my youth

    • @GreenHawkDrive
      @GreenHawkDrive  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Appreciate that man, thank you

  • @Bhaerts
    @Bhaerts 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great personality you have. You don't judge a lot.
    The engine in the Delorean was a Peugeot/Volvo/Renault V6.
    Greatings from Flanders in Belgium and keep up the good work.

  • @SnapOff
    @SnapOff 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the best video I have watched all month, great job man keep up the good work, please make more content!!

  • @stevekirschman354
    @stevekirschman354 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done , I lived through those years and you taught me more , thanks

  • @pianomanhere
    @pianomanhere 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember all of these very well. It's very helpful that you estimated these in year 2023 dollars, too.

  • @ericswires8534
    @ericswires8534 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found this channel. I love your laid back style. I never heard of that Frank Sinatra edition Imperial. That’s wild !