Words: eGarage | Photos: IAA
The IAA Frankfurt Motor Show today plays host to circus-like manufacturer displays highlighting everything from dynamic test drives to idle racecars. News headlines read of concepts, hybrids, and 880 bhp plug-ins cars boasting acceleration times of 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and achieving speeds of 211 mph. Times were a bit different during the 1983 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, when manufacturer’s exhibits spawned grass turf and tan blankets for their displays. In a period where Automotive photographers were still mastering the 3/4 shot we can find many gems. The Porsche 959, BMW M6, and Audi Quattro will always have a pinch of nostalgia for us. *Pictures from the ‘Stars of 1983’ exhibit.
Then: 1983 Porsche 959 | Today: Porsche 918 Spyder
Then: 1983 Audi Sport Quattro | Today: Audi Quattro Concept
Images from the 1983 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show:
BMW M6
Ford Sierra XR4i
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16
Opel Kapitän L (built in 1963)
Porsche 928 S
VW Golf II
VW T3 Caravelle Carat
