Classic 1985 Hyundai Spotted in a Parking Lot

Recently, a tip came into New Auto Post about a vintage Hyundai car spotted in a parking lot. This model was produced in the 1980s when cars weren’t as widely distributed as today. It’s memorable as one of the vehicles that kicked off the “My Car” era, along with the Daewoo LeMans. This car is the Hyundai Pony Excel. While the Hyundai Pony enjoys widespread recognition, thanks partly to its frequent appearances in the media, its counterpart, the Pony Excel, remains somewhat of a hidden gem. Let’s delve deeper into the story of this remarkable vehicle.

The car was painted pristine beige and boasted a clean exterior design

According to the reader’s tip, this picture was captured in a Seoul parking lot in 2021. The car in the picture is a 1985 Hyundai Pony Excel. Painted in a pristine beige color, the vehicle exuded a quiet charm despite its diminutive stature compared to its contemporary counterparts. Since Giorgetto Giugiaro designed the car, it boasts a sense of simplicity and elegance.

At the rear, it’s clear that the car is a five-door hatchback. Unlike modern hatchbacks, whose rear windows drop almost at a 90-degree angle, the Pony Excel’s has a gentler slope. The straight-line design adds a unique touch. Notably, lettering adorning the rear highlighted the presence of a 5-speed transmission, a feature exclusive to the top-tier 1.5 Super trim during its heyday.

What kind of car was the Pony Excel? It boasted high sales as a private car.

The car, a pristine Pony Excel, which is scarce in Korea, captivated the admiration of numerous enthusiasts. However, according to the reader who submitted the photo, the car was scrapped last year and sent to a junkyard. At that time, a tip came from a car online cafe that someone had seen the car in the junkyard. Subsequently, rumors circulated within the automotive community, suggesting that the vehicle had been purchased just before its disposal, yet its subsequent whereabouts remain a mystery.