To: ETL
1970, my dad had one of these, but a hard top with a vinyl roof. 455ci V-8 engine, 350HP and 510Ft/Lbs of torque. The only car I've ever been in that could still smoke the tires with going 55MPH. Dad's was a yellowish tan, but otherwise, same as the one below.
27 posted on
12/10/2015 4:33:22 PM PST by
Sergio
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To: Sergio
My oldest brother had a ‘68 Olds 442 the same color scheme as the Buick GS I posted above: turquoise with white interior. Also had a Hurst T-handle shifter.
28 posted on
12/10/2015 4:38:02 PM PST by
ETL
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To: Sergio
A pair of Buick Wildcats, '64 and '67...
32 posted on
12/10/2015 4:55:13 PM PST by
ETL
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To: Sergio
You're right - my cousin had a GS455. I think those engines had something like 500 lb./ft. of torque. Back in the good old days, that much twist certainly would break the rear tires loose at highway speed. Now, the electronic stability control decides how much power you need. Sad.
I want one of those t-shirts that says "I May Be Old, But I Got To Drive All The Cool Cars". Because I pretty much did.
33 posted on
12/10/2015 5:01:34 PM PST by
Charles Martel
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A pair of Buick Rivieras, '65 and '66...
34 posted on
12/10/2015 5:08:03 PM PST by
ETL
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