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

[@louyork8379]

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]

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]

Chevy square body C10 Malibu Monte Carlo El Camino

[@HemiChrysler]

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

[@nathanstroud2223]

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]

79 here and the pickings are slim 😆

[@69FOSTER]

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]

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]

HECK YEAH! Thank you man!

[@ephraimfink9010]

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

[@roll411]

My fav US car of 80s, Caprice 5.7L 😉💎

[@ComeJesusChrist]

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

[@billymcmanus9642]

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

[@FordMustangYT]

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!

[@bobcantstandzyobitz9778]

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]

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]

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

[@barfuss2007]

the right angle is the view to the junkyard

[@bobcantstandzyobitz9778]

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

[@ThreeWheelFlyer]

Honestly, I dunno what GM was thinking. maybe if the rear end wasn't so short, or at such a radical angle, it could have worked. Chrysler did a much better job implementing the bustle back deck lid on their Imperial.

[@kevincostello3856]

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]

Thank you for such positive feedback, thank you man!

[@vincentlopez8162]

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

[@vincentlopez8162]

Every where was stamps

[@vincentlopez8162]

engineered by Lincoln

[@vincentlopez8162]

So over looked

[@theodoregarcia8830]

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

[@raidersacdc4892]

No 💩9 miles on it

[@tomkitchen9457]

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

[@loadedpotato9112]

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

[@sweetdaddy77]

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

[@Thoar003]

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

[@joeldukes303]

Well made video dude. Good job.

[@billycook2222]

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.

[@nealdunleavy]

This Man is Real TY Sir Poster

[@barryjackson1401]

I miss the 80s. Impressive research and presentation.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you!

[@timevans3818]

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

[@life02ab]

Absolutely loved my 85 Seville Elegante in the two tone blue. Wonderful car.

[@smartman123]

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

[@johng539]

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 ….

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

Really enjoyed this. Great job!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Much appreciated!

[@svstem6992]

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]

Thank you man, that means a lot!

[@chrisvoorhees1098]

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

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Glad you liked it!

[@unhandleme]

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.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you man!

[@mikemarshall4765]

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.

[@fastdude2002]

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

[@dereklwashington1132]

thx for not using AI! That Seville was GORGEOUS at least to me at the time.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Of course man, I love cares and am a real enthusiast😎

[@geraldthecarguy]

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

[@edwardnelson3413]

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

[@sevenkendrick5843]

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

[@carnellb7941]

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!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯

[@peterv2623]

Loving these videos. Thanks for making them!!!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

My pleasure man!

[@scottstallings5029]

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

[@jeffreydavis9783]

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.

[@TheSiggib]

Looove the Corvette ZR1, 1991!!! White on the outside and red in the inside. To meee, that is the Corvette colours!!! .-)

[@williamreese6998]

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]

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]

Thanks for sharing! I appreciate that🤝

[@meizerone2690]

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

[@GreenHawkDrive]

I appreciate that, thank you

[@Eevee_133]

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.

[@SnapOff]

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

[@jasonfarnsworth5880]

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

[@OLDS98]

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]

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

[@rjohnson1690]

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

[@OLDS98]

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

[@johng539]

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]

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)

[@HINOJMIG]

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

[@vxy357]

My sentiments exactly!!!

[@RexTyrranae]

Your channel is severly underrated my guy. Keep going!

[@jonlee580]

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

[@DUCKDONKEY]

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

[@k.givens788]

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]

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

[@k.givens788]

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

[@landonbenford8369]

​​​@@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.

[@aaron71598]

great video again. keep it up

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you man, I appreciate that!

[@stevekirschman354]

The delorian was magic to touch , it was so smooth

[@VMac822]

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]

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]

But She was nice 😅 or ugly and fat 😂?

[@tattooeddragon]

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]

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

[@Tardbard33]

These videos keep getting better and better.

[@ProminentMotors]

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

[@rjohnson1690]

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]

I feel so bad for that IROC -Z.

[@Thoar003]

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.

[@johnt4520]

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]

Thank you for sharing this

[@larssandvik1347]

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

[@ThreeWheelFlyer]

@@larssandvik1347 lol! Speaking of that movie, i always liked that outrageous '82 Imperial stretch limo that Burt Reynold's character drove, complete with the olive drab paint, and the US white star.

[@larssandvik1347]

@@ThreeWheelFlyer duh duh duh. Have no fear I am here.

[@ThaDirtyBubble]

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.

[@stephendonato247]

Don't worry about it. You did a good job.

[@joebufford2972]

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😊

[@SisterWatchmanBrooke]

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! ✨🥰

[@rickloera9468]

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]

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

[@colinschmitz8297]

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]

Thank you man!

[@MrStacy1974]

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

[@autochatter]

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]

@@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]

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.

[@ChevyBM]

The Grand Wagoners are just soo cool!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

So classy!

[@henrytowne7463]

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

[@ThreeWheelFlyer]

SJ Wagoneers and Cherokees are just plain awesome! Growing up, My dad had a 1979 Cherokee S, Copper metallic with a white roof. I loved riding around in that beast. The only thing that sucked,was the fuel economy. It got 8mpg on a good day, and it had the 2bbl Motorcraft carb on it. The fuel economy actually went up on those 360 AMC engines if you swapped it for an Edelbrock 4bbl and intake!

[@bobhill3941]

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.

[@62DAP]

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.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you!

[@kirbywaite1586]

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

[@luxurreview]

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

[@lonewanderer3603]

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.

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

Seen February 4, 2024. Had 1981 Chrysler Imperial. White over Red interior. Chrysler paid $ 2K to converted from fuel injection to carburetor. By far the worse car I owned. In 1981 25K. A whole lot of cash. Today 2022 Lincoln Navigator. By far a fantastic automobile.

[@kaineleeabel]

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

[@vincentlopez8162]

I love your show

[@AledPritchard]

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

[@snowdogthewolf]

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.

[@chrisfalk4476]

I will never forget when my Dad brought home a brand new 1981 Seville Elegante. My favorite thing was the door bell sound it made inside when you started the car I imagine for seat. belt reminder!!

[@MrMarauder96]

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]

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

[@texlad04]

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.

[@omni201]

Dude your videos are great. Informative and you have a pleasant voice. I listen and watch all the time. If making these videos is what makes you happy, keep going! You have a sub here!

[@dhillaz]

Great video. Also the inflation adjusted prices make give it a very interesting perspective

[@SCR-ce2fs]

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

[@Ludercia]

Well done! Great presentation and very informative!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you kindly!

[@Bhaerts]

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.

[@gregoryswidnicki7581]

You're doing a great job with your videos so I subscribed! I was born in 62 so I like seeing some of the older cars that you showed.

[@dukesuede2195]

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]

Thank you man, very kind of you to say

[@RENRAW111]

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]

Thank you very much!

[@stevekirschman354]

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

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you man!

[@ronsloan7662]

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!

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you man!

[@AbstractCatsMedia]

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

[@djsabourin101]

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.

[@K9rad]

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

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Much appreciated!

[@reitsmaassociates]

Cool rtopic and review - gotta love the 1980’s, cheers from Brisbane

[@MamesJatthew29]

The 245HP/345TQ factory rating, was for the 1987 Grand National. The GNX, which had a higher boost Garrett turbo, Bigger wheels/tires, panhard bar, etc was factory rated at “276HP/360TQ”, but you’re right with it being at minimum 300HP/380-400TQ. Anyway, that 9 mile, all original GNX- will easily clear 350K, when there are factory original, higher mileage ones that have sold for around that. HIGHLY sought after and the pinnacle of Buick/GM performance for that era. Great vid! Keep it up. The channel is awesome.

[@gregjustice7013]

I am from that era and thank you for your vids, I miss those days

[@GreenHawkDrive]

My pleasure man, it’s awesome learning about them!

[@JLJr-qg4bk]

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]

Thank you man, and that’s hilarious😂

[@matthewsmallwood2345]

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

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Appreciate that man, thank you

[@ciro356]

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.

[@haphap1000]

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

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Glad you like them! Thank you.

[@Simple_Jack82]

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

[@ella71971]

bring back the tier list!

[@Ella-g2s8o]

love to see how you rank then

[@GreenHawkDrive]

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

[@pathfinderdiscovery9395]

Man I wished you could have been around from 1980 to 1989 , first part of the 80s was awesome, you’d love them now , back then you’d been in car heaven , I so miss those days an in 1980 I was 12 an 1983 I got my permit an then my License to drive these beautiful cars , I had a 1977 4 door red Granada rally wheels and bucket seats an vinyl top to match an Fo Mo wood all over In side an power everything an 4 paper speaker 2 in front doors 6” an 6x 9 in back deck no tweeters lol 😂 buts 10 watt Philco 8 track tape deck sound ok for time I had it , an then my dream car in 1984 a 65 mustang 289 v8 foe barrel 4 speed , kept that car for 27 yrs an finally sold it for a nice price an I regret it every day now tho , I had 77 hurst t top transam as well in 1986 , I had it going on my mama drive a 1985 fleetwood deville burgundy 4 door tank power luxury u name it an this heavy real spike hub caps chrome ones , it was best time ever to grow up in I personally believe it . Thanks for sharing All these old memories

[@markhellman-pn3hn]

these "special edition" cars were actually "status symbol" cars !! ... you would ALWAYS see them on freeways - at the gas station - at the grocery store - at the shopping mall - EVERYWHERE !! ....(except the GNX) the "dealer markup" was nothing short of extortion !!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

This is a really great video. Well done.

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Thank you very much!

[@adamcampbell8794]

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