Automotive Landscape of 1987
A look at models launched in 1987
- May 28: Mathias Rust Lands in Red Square – A West German teenager flies a Cessna through Soviet air defenses and lands near Red Square, deeply embarrassing the Soviet military and highlighting gaps in radar technology.
- Jul 11: Global Population Crosses Five Billion – Surging global population growth accelerates worldwide automobile demand, urban traffic congestion, and infrastructure construction challenges.
- Sep 13: Goiânia Radioactive Accident – A tragic radiological accident in Brazil emphasizes strict international standards for hazardous material transport and medical equipment regulation.
- Dec 8: INF Treaty Signed – The landmark nuclear arms treaty signed in Washington symbolizes the dramatic winding down of Cold War military expenditures and defense manufacturing contracts.
US
Opel Omega
Sedan
POWER
180 HP
RARITY
200,000 Sold
US
Mazda MX-6
Coupe
POWER
145 HP
RARITY
80,000 Sold
US
Dodge Daytona
Shelby Z
POWER
174 HP
RARITY
7,000 Sold
US
Cadillac Allanté
Pininfarina Convertible
POWER
170 HP
RARITY
3,363 Sold
US
Buick Regal
GNX
POWER
300 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Alfa Romeo 164
Luxury Sedan
POWER
192 HP
RARITY
273,857 Sold
EUROPE
Land Rover Range Rover
Classic (US Launch)
POWER
165 HP
RARITY
20,000 Sold
EUROPE
Lancia Delta
HF Integrale 8V
POWER
185 HP
RARITY
5,000 Sold
EUROPE
Ferrari F40
Supercar
POWER
478 HP
RARITY
1,311 Sold
EUROPE
Ford Sierra
RS500 Cosworth
POWER
224 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Ruf CTR
Yellowbird
POWER
469 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
ASIA
Honda Prelude
3rd Gen (4WS)
POWER
142 HP
RARITY
160,000 Sold
ASIA
Mitsubishi Galant
VR-4 (6th Gen)
POWER
237 HP
RARITY
60,000 Sold
ASIA
Nissan Be-1
BK10 Retro
POWER
51 HP
RARITY
10,000 Sold