Automotive Landscape of 1985
A look at models launched in 1985
- Mar 11: Mikhail Gorbachev and Glasnost – Gorbachev initiates sweeping economic and political reforms in the Soviet Union, eventually opening up Eastern European markets to Western automotive joint ventures.
- May 13: MOVE Bombing in Philadelphia – Urban civil conflicts highlight the heavy deployment of specialized municipal emergency vehicles, tactical armored trucks, and firefighting equipment.
- Jul 13: Live Aid and Celebrity Car Culture – Global charity concerts unite millions, while celebrity car collections and music videos heavily feature iconic 1980s sports cars and exotics.
- Nov 19: Geneva Summit and Cold War Thaw – Reagan and Gorbachev meet in Geneva, initiating diplomatic easing that eventually leads to expanded trade and automotive technology exchanges between East and West.
US
Volkswagen Jetta
Mk2
POWER
110 HP
RARITY
300,000 Sold
US
Ford Taurus
First Generation
POWER
140 HP
RARITY
263,450 Sold
US
Chevrolet Camaro
IROC-Z
POWER
215 HP
RARITY
180,018 Sold
US
Honda CR-X
Coupe
POWER
135 HP
RARITY
150,000 Sold
US
Chevrolet S-10 Blazer
Tahoe Edition
POWER
125 HP
RARITY
150,000 Sold
EUROPE
BMW M3
E30 Coupe
POWER
215 HP
RARITY
17,139 Sold
EUROPE
Ferrari 328
GTB / GTS
POWER
270 HP
RARITY
7,412 Sold
EUROPE
Bentley Turbo R
High Performance Saloon
POWER
300 HP
RARITY
7,230 Sold
EUROPE
Ford Sierra
RS Cosworth
POWER
204 HP
RARITY
5,545 Sold
EUROPE
Porsche 959
Group B Prototype
POWER
444 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Lancia Delta
S4 Stradale
POWER
250 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
ASIA
Mazda RX-7
FC3S Second Gen
POWER
182 HP
RARITY
272,027 Sold
ASIA
Hyundai Excel
Pony / Presto
POWER
68 HP
RARITY
168,882 Sold
ASIA
Honda Today
JW1 Kei Car
POWER
31 HP
RARITY
150,000 Sold