autofantasia's photos with the keyword: 1980

Close up shot of the front end of one of the umpteen Minis seen at the show!

Yet another Mini, this time from an earlier period back, but equally appealing!

Parked behind that little red beauty was another exceptionally clean Alfasud, this time a 1.5 litre TI model 1980.

Always makes me smile when I see one of these as back in the Eighties my girlfriend's Dad (now my father-in-law) had one of these.

Reliant began planning a convertible in the late Seventies and the final design was based around the earlier GTE to create a beautifully proportioned four-seater with a good sized boot. The GTC, powered by a Ford 2.8 Cologne V6 engine, was launched in March 1980 and was well received by the motoring press. However, the country was heading into recession and so Reliant struggled to sell their £11,360 convertibles in great numbers. As a result many were left sitting at the factory for months until owners could be found. Today, the GTC is a very rare sight on our roads and is possibly the most desirable of the Scimitar models.

Beaula was the very first event I staged and it took place in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Here we see Tom and David (aka the Buggy Boys) soaking up the rays next to their ever so clean VW powered buggy.

Can't say much more about this as I've been unable to find any more information on the car or the company that manufactured it. I guess it's inspired by the Lotus Seven, but like I say I've not been able to find out anything more.

DVLA say this is a Suzuki from 1980, but it has been so heavily customised I can't really say for sure if that's the case or not. There is a close-up of the mural on the tank, but it's of an adult nature and I didn't want to cause any offence.

DVLA say this is a Suzuki from 1980, but it has been so heavily customised I can't really say for sure if that's the case or not. There is a close-up of the mural on the tank, but it's of an adult nature and I didn't want to cause any offence.