Posted on 05/14/2024 7:07:35 AM PDT by Red Badger
That ‘65 must have been a rare one, lol!
IN the late 70’s—GM was putting all kinds of engines into everything they could sell.
THAT WAS NOT A TRAMS AM.
THAT was a model called ESPRIT.
Slightly shorter wheelbase & Jim liked the handling better, especially for U-Turns at speed.
OBAMA’s CAR CRUNCHING: PART 2.0
Got stopped at ranch supply store last week-—
GUY was liking my 1979 BUICK WAGON.
Said he hadn’t seen one in YEARS.
I bought mine used in August 1981-—43 years ago.
DOG loves it, also. His nick name is “ROAD TRIP”.
AM NOT EVER SELLING IT. ORIGINAL ENGINE.
I located an OLD IRON MECHANIC.
When I DIE-—HE GETS IT-—
AMONG WITH MY 1976 1 ton 4 speed dually Chevy truck that has OVER 348,000 miles on the chassis.
HE is delighted -—HE also LOVES OLD IRON.
In 1978, Pontiac stockpiled the last 10,000 Pontiac 400 CID blocks to be used on the 1979 model year... Of those, 4,317 were 4-speed cars, the remainder went into the 10th anniversary Trans Ams with automatics. It wasn’t that there was a problem with the Pontiac 400 - it was that GM was mandating the “Corporate” engine be used. The Pontiac put out 40 more horsepower. I had two of the 4 speed cars.
Track times isn’t the end all. If you have ever driven a Miata, it is much nimbler than any Camaro. The later Camaros would have much faster track times, but not be as anywhere near as fun or entertaining.
The late 60’s was the peak of engine options. V-6, multiple V-8’s (302, 307, 327, 350, 396, and 427 with multiple carburetor choices.
“THAT WAS NOT A TRAMS AM.”
That’s a higher level of detail that I know.
We still occasionally watch Rockford File on a streaming channel.
I bought 2 brand new ones with V8’s including a ZL1
Recently
Jim drove a firebird
Jim Rockford Pontiac Firebird
The most fun I’ve ever had
A mouth or so after I got out she calls and says she wants to trade in the Impala on another car. Fine says I. She gets a used Camaro. A white six cylinder with a three speed on the column. That was early 1968.
Looking back, I just assumed it had to be a couple of years older then it was. After your comment I had look it up. And so it could not have older then 1967. So, I was wrong.....again. I'm getting use to that. But, cut me a little slack. I mean, I'm 80 years old and it was 56 years ago! And we just celebrated our 56th. anniversary on May 4th.... :)
“Jim Rockford Pontiac Firebird”
Entertainment has change hugely since his (and my) time!
Congratulations! Believe me, I wasn’t being critical of you, that’s why I added the lol.
I’m 75, and know exactly of what you speak.
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