The forgotten 1980s automobiles
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The Subaru Brat: A rugged, Lancia-lookalike car that was popular in the US in the 1980s.
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The Mitsubishi Conquest: A car that offered extravagant options and impressive fuel economy in the 1980s but was forgotten due to changes in the company's relationship with Chrysler.
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The Midas Bronze and Gold: Affordable sports cars produced by England's Midas outfit in the 1980s, but production was halted due to a factory fire.
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The Alfa Romeo 6: A sedan that was initially planned to be released in 1973 but was delayed until the late 1970s due to the oil crisis. It had a carburetted V6 engine and was discontinued in 1987.
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The Buick Century Turbo: A car produced by Buick in the 1980s with European-influenced styling, but it failed to attract young buyers and was discontinued after two years.
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The Cipher: A sports car designed by English Professor Anthony Stevens in the 1980s, but only seven were ever completed due to lack of funding.
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The Chevrolet X-11: A performance offering of the Chevrolet Citation, with a 2.8-liter V6 engine, that was successful in racing championships in 1982 and 1984.
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The Mirada: A car known for its 80s chic style, but it disappointed customers with its performance and was discontinued after three years.
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The Alfa Romeo 6: A sedan that was initially planned to be released in 1973 but was delayed until the late 1970s due to the oil crisis. It had a carburetted V6 engine and was discontinued in 1987.
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