Looking for a Rad-Era bargain? Here’s a guide

And we have the manuals

Rad-era classic cars are becoming more and more popular. Higher demand is pushing up prices. But according to Hagerty’s Sajeev Mehta, you can still find great showable classics for under $15,000. And maybe a few under $5,000.

Sajeev’s picks include:

  • 1983–1987 Honda Civic: $11,200
  • 1984–1988 Pontiac Fiero: $11,800
  • 1982–1985 Renault Fuego: $6500
  • 1991–1996 Dodge Stealth: $14,400
  • 1985–1991 Subaru XT: $9400
  • 1988–1991 Buick Reatta: $12,700
  • 1996–1999 Ford Taurus: $9000
  • 1981–1989 Lincoln Town Car: $13,900
  • 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee: $13,700
  • 1982–1988 Cadillac Cimarron: $4500
  • 1985–1992 Cadillac Fleetwood: $12,700

Here are some of the manuals we have for these models:

Check out Sajeev’s article for his comments on these cars and how to buy them: “11 Rad-Era Classics Under $15K.”


Photo credit: Elise240SX.

Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.


Hemmings features “junior supercars” of the 1970s
A step above “basic transportation”