I had an '84 hatchback. Pop-up headlights. I loved that car.
& you're right about a ton of room with the seats down.
"Almost" passed for a little truck. Think it was a ittle too narrow to slide a sheet of plywood in at the widest point, but hauled lumber and pipe and all kinda shit with that thing.
Could lay a washing machine or clothes dryer down in the back and let the door rest on it. Made it about level with the roof.