# 13 Car Fads We Miss From The 1980s

> The '80s. A time of big hair, bigger shoulder pads, and the absolute boldest cars to ever hit the pavement. It was a golden era for car culture, where automotive designers weren't afraid to take risks.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1990098/1980s-car-fads-we-miss/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68ea7a8bac8cad26fc8c5392)
- **Published:** 2025-10-11
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #fads #miss #absolute #afraid #automotive #bigger #boldest #cars
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