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The Shelby Dodge is, of course, based on the Omni econobox. But with a turbocharged 2.2-liter four making 175 horsepower and a curb weight around 2,200 pounds, the GLHS was a real performance car.

It was conceived in 1984 by famed automotive designer Carroll Shelby, who had been working for Chrysler (both Chrysler and Dodge are owned by the same parent company) at the time. And the GLH ...

The name Shelby is synonymous with high performance ... its slightly quicker GLHS sibling. "Memorable," "noteworthy" and, above all else, "fun," on the other hand, apply perfectly.