They may not have been the best-sellers of their time. But, four decades later, they are fondly remembered by those who were lucky enough to own one.
While shoulder pads, leg warmers, big hair and other 80s fashions have been consigned to the scrapheap of history, these cars have stood the test of time.
You might not see them on the road much today, but they hold a special place in the hearts of many who drove them.
From Fords to Peugeots, Vauxhall and Citroens, these are some of the most-missed cars of the 80s.
One is remembered as the ‘last of the great British cars’, another as 'understated', 'graceful' and 'fun to drive', and a third as ‘absolutely bullet-proof’.
Some were loved, and still are, for their looks; others wormed their way into our affections by being fun to drive, safe and reliable.
Did you drive any of these cars, and, if so, what are your memories of them? What do you think was the best car of the 80s?
If you want to know what the best-selling cars of the 80s were, you can check out our list of the top-10 here.
1. Rover SD1
The Rover SD1 is fondly remembered by many of those who drove it during the 80s. One person called it the 'last of the great British cars', adding that it was 'way ahead of its time'. | Getty Images Photo: Evening Standard
2. Ford Sierra
The Ford Sierra was a popular family car in the 80s, which was also loved by sales reps. One person called it a 'great' car, while another said it was their 'favourite' car they had ever driven. | Heritage Images via Getty Images Photo: National Motor Museum
3. Peugeot 205
The Peugeot 205 had many fans during the 80s, including the Olympic javelin star Fatima Whitbread, pictured here with one in 1985. One person called it a 'fantastic' car, while another said it was 'stupidly fast for the time'. | Getty Images Photo: Ted Bath/Daily Express/Hulton Archive
4. Austin Metro
The Austin Metro was the car many people learned to drive in during the 80s, since it was such a popular choice for driving schools. One person described it as 'one of the best cars to take on the world'. Shirley Baxter is pictured here behind the wheel of a 1982 Austin Metro. | National World Photo: David Dawson