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.
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5. Vauxhall Cavalier
The Vauxhall Cavalier was one of the most popular family cars of the 80s. One fan called it 'understated', 'graceful' and 'fun to drive'. | Heritage Images via Getty Images Photo: National Motor Museum/Heritage Images via Getty Images
6. Citroen CX
The Citroen CX was another much-loved family car of the 80s. One fan recalled how it was 'so comfortable, and powerful for a 2.2 engine'. They added: "You could drive at 60 over potholes and feel absolutely nothing. And, yes, plenty of room to sleep and more in the back." | Heritage Images/Getty Images Photo: National Motor Museum
7. Volvo 244
If you valued safety and reliability above all else, the Volvo 244 might have been your car of choice in the 80s. One person described how it was incredibly durable and could 'survive in any terrain'. | Heritage Images via Getty Images Photo: Tim Woodcock/National Motor Museum
8. Triumph Acclaim
The Triumph Acclaim was a compact family saloon/sedan made between 1981 and 1984. One person called them 'lovely cars', another said they were 'great', and a third described how they were 'totally equipped to triumph, as the advert said'. | Getty Images Photo: Central Press/Hulton Archive