Still more one or two year wonders....

Here's some more one or two year wonders that might be fun and not break the bank.  # 1. 1982 Corvette. This one year had the "old" C3 bodystyle that had been around since 1968 and the "new" "Cross-Fire Injected" 350 V8 and 4-speed TH700R4 automatic powertrain that would power the totally new for 1984 C4 Corvette.  Performance was decent-sub 7 second 0-60 and 15 second 1/4 mile times-but the buff magazines had been saying the "aging" 'Vette needed a redesign for years and didn't review it well. They make a nice cruiser and they are unique.  # 2. 1982 Mustang GT. These had a 302 V8 with a 2bbl carb rated at 157 hp and a 4-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic. "5.0" collectors snub these cars in favor of the '83-86 models that had a 600 Holley 4bbl and were rated between 175 and 210 hp depending on year, and had either a 5-speed stick or a 4-speed automatic. On the upside I have seen decent running examples for as low as $1,000, and a 4bbl carb and intake is a very easy upgrade. # 3. 1983 Z/28 Camaro / Firebird Trans-Am. For this one-year only a lot of these cars had the "Cross-Fire Injected" 305 V8 backed by the 4-speed TH700R4 automatic. With a 3.06:1 low gear and a 3.23:1 axle ratio-the torque multiplication was equivalant to having an old Muncie Rock-Crusher and 4.56:1s. The overdrive 4th gear gave easy cruising on the highway. A buddy of mine had one of these, and it was pretty quick. It would lay 8-10 feet of rubber on the 1-2 shift. F-body afficionados snub these cars in favor of the carburated L69 "HO", and Tuned-Port Injected LB9 and L98 models, so you can buy them cheap, and the "Cross-Fire" system can feed a healthy 350 or 383 with a little tuning, if you need more oomph than the 305 has. # 4. 1984 Corvette. The all-new C4 was introduced as an '84 model in April 1983. ( There was no '83 model ). Power was the Cross-Fire Injected 350 backed by a TH700R4 or a T10 4-speed manual with an electric overdrive in the top 3 gears-effectively giving you 7 gears. It was called the 4+3. 'Vette collectors snub these cars in favor of the '85-91 "Tuned Port Injected" models. The upside is I've seen nice, running examples on used car lots for as little as $2995. The words "Corvette" and "Cheap" aren't usually in the same sentence, but these are a bargain. #5. 1987-91 Lincoln MKVII LSC. Often called a "5.0" Mustang in a Tuxedo. These cars had the 225 hp 302 V8 out of the "5.0" Mustang backed by a 4-speed automatic, 4-wheel disc brakes, 50 series tires on 16" wheels, Recaro seats, and a sinister monochromatic black paint job. Any performance parts that fit a Fox Mustang will fit these cars-so your only limited by your wallet and imagination. Dynamite if you can find one. Mastermind