10 Great Collector Cars of the 1980s That Everyone Overlooks: The Short List

Опубликовано 26 июня 2026, 13:00

The 1980s might have been a decade of boxy styling and fluctuating performance, but manufacturers still snuck out some absolute gems. In this episode of The Short List, we’re counting down 10 rad, overlooked 10 collector cars from the era of parachute pants and synth-pop, ranked in ascending order of how much they’ve shot up in value over the last 5 years!

From Italian-styled American cruisers to high-tech Japanese turbo sports cars, these are the classics that are finally getting the love (and price tags) they deserve.

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Featured Cars in This Video:
Toyota Supra (Mark III) – The affordable 80s inline-six icon.

Cadillac Allanté – Half-built in Italy, flown to Detroit, and powered by a V8.

Lamborghini Jalpa – The "attainable" V8 raging bull.

Buick Reatta – An offbeat two-door packing the legendary 3800 V6.

Dodge Ramcharger (2nd Gen) – A rugged, truck-based 4x4 fueled by pure nostalgia.

Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe – NASCAR styling meets the street.

Saab 900 SPG – Quirky Swedish engineering with an exotic turbo punch.

Jaguar XJS – A miles-long hood hiding a massive V12.

Merkur XR4Ti – The European Ford hatchback with a clunky name but massive gains.

Mitsubishi Starion (aka Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth Conquest) – The ultimate 80s turbo sleeper taking the top spot.

What do you think? Did we miss an 80s classic that deserves a spot on this list? Let us know your favorite in the comments below!

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