'Absolutely bullet-proof': 9 of the most-missed cars of the 80s, and why you loved driving them

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.