Ford Country Squire Station Wagon<\/span><\/p> Just as the ’80s were a time of huge box office successes, cars became less about just getting around and more about being pop culture icons. Who could forget the Griswolds’ fictional\u00a0Wagon Queen Family Truckster<\/strong>, the hilariously monstrous green station wagon from National Lampoon’s Vacation<\/em>? It was actually a heavily modified 1979 Ford LTD Country Squire<\/strong>, designed to look even more embarrassing (the 1980 edition seen above).<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0Things You’d Find in Your Grandpa’s Garage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Jake Ryan’s Porsche in ‘Sixteen Candles’<\/span><\/p> Equally iconic was Jake Ryan’s sleek red Porsche 944<\/strong>\u00a0(above) in Sixteen Candles<\/em>, dramatically revealed in one of the most memorable scenes from the John Hughes classic.<\/p>\n Automakers were also trying to figure out what Americans wanted in the so-called “post-Disco” era, which may have resulted in what was at the time considered the “futuristic” look of the Ford Taurus<\/strong>, which some of you reading this very likely learned to drive in.<\/p>\n ‘Magnum P.I.’ Ferrari<\/span><\/p> But what would the ’80s be without sexy? Look quickly at the photos below and you will see a sea of sensual red vehicles. Who didn’t dream of cruising around Hawaii like Magnum P.I. in a red Ferrari 308 GTS <\/strong>(above)? Tom Selleck’s mustache and Hawaiian shirts may have been the top stars, but the car came in a close third.<\/p>\n Whether you dreamed of cruising in a Porsche 944 like Jake Ryan, showing off in an IROC-Z, or riding shotgun with KITT from Knight Rider<\/em>, the cars of the ’80s had something for everyone. Some were fast, some were flashy, and some just got you to tennis practice. Keep scrolling to see the most iconic cars of the decade \u2014 and the ads that convinced us we needed them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Take a nostalgic journey through the ’80s with these iconic photos\u2014capturing the fashion, toys, and unforgettable news events that left a lasting impact on a generation. Keep scrolling to relive the moments that defined the decade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nKeep Scrolling for a Decade of Flashy Rides and Flashier Ads<\/h3>\n
LET’S GO Back to the ’80s: The Coolest Cars and the Ads That Sold Them<\/h2>\n
Totally \u201980s: The Pictures That Take You Back<\/h2>\n