The 70s and early 80s are unaffectionately known as the "Malaise Era" of automobile design and performance. That label comes primarily from those who remember big block beheamoths and stratospheric (for their time) horsepower. It's easy to miss the fact that new cars have always been new cars and there were young folks looking at all that shiny new sheetmetal in the 70s and dreaming about one day owning one just like Farrah or Burt were driving. Well, those cars are starting to come into their own on the collector market. Check out Hagerty's article on "Mustcahe" Muscle here.Â
I suppose it is mostly the nostalgia aspect that is beginning to show up for those individuals impacted by this automotive era. For many car enthusiasts of the previous decade(s) many of the 70s cars are comparatively lackluster. There is no "right answer" of course, just personal preference. The more diverse the span of interest is, the better it is for our hobby! We are beginning to see more of the 70s and even 80s cars being modelled now and they seem to be selling....so all is well!
I don`t know any more about real cars than the mouse who currently lives in mine.
But when I think about 70`s cars,it`s along the lines of those block long,sheet metal dinosaurs that would inevitably succumb to our shores-of-Lake-Erie winters within 3 seasons or so.
The 70s and early 80s are unaffectionately known as the "Malaise Era" of automobile design and performance. That label comes primarily from those who remember big block beheamoths and stratospheric (for their time) horsepower. It's easy to miss the fact that new cars have always been new cars and there were young folks looking at all that shiny new sheetmetal in the 70s and dreaming about one day owning one just like Farrah or Burt were driving. Well, those cars are starting to come into their own on the collector market. Check out Hagerty's article on "Mustcahe" Muscle here.Â
The only Mustang II I ever liked was the standard fastback (non Cobra), with the 302 and no T-roof. Â
I just sold my 79 Lincoln Continental Mark V for more money than I ever thought it would bring. The young man was in his thirties and he said it was his dream car. You can never tell how a certain car will appeal to a certain person.
