Ford Thunderbird Thunderbird In the 1970’s, the Thunderbird put even more distance between itself and it’s early sport-coupe image. The emphasis was now on appearance and luxury, two things the ’72-’76 Thunderbird offered in abundance. Cushy overstuffed seats, thick carpets, leather upholstery, and a long list of options greeted Thunderbird shoppers. In fact, there were […]
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AMC Javelin The final javelins were powered with a choice of a 232 I6, 258 I6, a 304 2bbl V8, 360 2bbl V8, or 360 4bbl V8. But one more top dog engine was offered, which was a 401 4bbl V8 rated @ 255hp/345tq in ’73. A 4-speed manual or 3-speed Chrysler automatic were both […]
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AMC AMX In 1973 and 1974, the AMX was a top level package of the Javelin. Engine availability ranged from a 304 V8, a 360 V8, and a 401 V8. After 1974, the AMX took some time off for a few years. The nameplate returned for 1977, as a variant of the Hornet hatchback. Powering […]
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Cougar The Cougar flipped platforms every other year it seems. Up until 1973, the Cougar shared a platform with Ford’s Mustang. A coupe and convertible were both available. The standard Cougar disappeared from 1974 through 1976. For 1977, the ‘regular’ Cougar re-emerged on the Ford Thunderbird platform. A new 4-door sedan was offered until 1979, […]
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