You turbo fans will want to check this article from August of 1984. I only have the firdt page - am trying to figure out a good format to post these - any suggestions?
Paul try scanning it in on your computer IF your printer can scan.Just resize it so it is bigger and post it like a pic.I have done this on my hp printer,scnr, and goes in like a picture.Works pretty good for me.I may be dated in this idea but said my pages out of manauls works solid like this and show up nice.
Ron-
I was going to do that but our scanner died
. Hopefully santa brings one.
I might have that article in my 1st gen J car stuff I kept from back in the day. I well recall the article- they keep referring to the light and dark brown interior and exterior colors and referrirng to them as flavors of chocolate (hey- I didn't write it).
They noted the torque steer and banging left and right based on throttle- in an unusual spirit of goodwill, they seemed to enjoy the torque steer as a carnival ride.
They were impressed by the 1.8 turbo's output and noted it was the highest output / displacement on the market.
They liked the seats as reasonably supportive. Overall, they liked the package.
(Quoting a past member)-"Never underestimate a First Gen"
I found it interesting that overall it came out as positive. At that time they were bashing anything domestic.
1984 was not a good year overall, heck, the turbo Sunbird was in the same horsepower ballpark as the camaro. I guess that is part of the draw for all of us here. We have something unique
If/When I get some scanning capability I will post some of these up.
Yep, Champagne over Chocolate
- Ha Ha.
I did like the subtitle "The best kept performance secret in town"
I have several other articles from later years that are not as complimentary. There is one about the convertible "Open Air Spirit Soother"
Well heck on the scanner choking out.Must have been assembled in bologne town usa .Good stuff right.Heck scanners and printers combined are so cheap anymore cost wise.It should be neat to read tho.
Thanks for the info and updates spike!
Ya that last car looks familiar
Cool links- thanks for posting!
The Pontiac TV commerical link...wow- cringeworthy marketing. But it was a long time ago.
When the author of the 'Guilty Pleasure" article finds that Firenza turbo, please let me know :-)
(Quoting a past member)-"Never underestimate a First Gen"
