I know nothing about cars

[tree]

So I'm hoping one of you wonderful people can help me. I'm looking for a model of car that was available in the USA in 1997 that would not be too noticeably out of place in 1980. Alternatively, a car that was available in 1980 that would still be usable in 1997. I'd prefer the former, but I can figure something out for the latter.

Basically, I need a car in which my character can travel back in time and drive around in that isn't going to loudly shout, "This kind of car has not been conceived of yet!"

My gratitude, you has it.

Comments

[elistaire]

Maybe that Volkswagon minibus? Or a Volkswagon classic bug. People love those. So it isn't odd to see them. In any of those years.

Or an older pickup truck. Those things last!

[melannen]

I'd vote for an old pickup truck too! Most car models would look noticeably dated (although there were plenty of 1980 model cars still on the road in 1997; it wouldn't be hard to acquire one, but it would definitely look like an old car.) Pickup truck just reads as "pickup truck" to most people though, and they tend to be driven around a lot longer, so a 20-year-old one wouldn't stand out at much.

Alternatively, a white panel van.

[tree]

oh, i hadn't thought of a bug. and a pickup truck is a good idea too. thanks!