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    Custom Cruiser This enormous wagon was around since 1971, but got a new front bumper and nose in 1973. For 1974 the tail lamps and rear bumper were changed out. These changes were made for, guess what, federal bumper laws. The 455 CID 4bbl V8 was standard in these. However, a 400 CID […]
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Delta 88 The Delta 88 was a tank in 1973. Body styles were 2-door hardtop, 4-door hardtop, 4-door post, or convertible. Standard was a 350 CID 2bbl V8 and optional was a 455 CID 4bbl V8. In 1974 the Delta 88 received a new taller grille, updated taillights and 5 mph rear bumper. Also this […]
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Toronado The 1973 Toronado had the same generational look as those made in 1971. Some modern day features included high mount stop lamps, and available airbags. The 1975 Toros received a revised nose featuring rectangular headlamps. A 455 V8 was standard and available until 1976. For ’77, the 455 was dropped, replaced by a 403 […]
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Cadillac Sedan DeVille The Sedan DeVille, hence the name, was a 4-door version of the DeVille series. A pillar-less body style was retained through the 1976 model year. Engines and appearance updates were the same as in the Coupe DeVille. So rather than bore you with the same ol’ text, have a look at some […]
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Cadillac Coupe DeVille The two-door middle-of-the-line Cadillac for 1973 was massive. It sat on a 130″ long wheelbase and weighed about 5000lbs. The only engine you could get with this thing was an equally impressive 472 CID 4bbl V8. In 1974 the Coupe’s nose received a refreshing. For 1975 the 472 V8 was dropped and […]
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Cadillac Seville The first generation of the Seville was right in the middle of the smog-era— 1975-1979. This car was based on the K-body architecture which itself was based on the X-body (Nova, Omega, etc.) but was on a longer wheelbase and built for a softer ride. It weighed about 600 lbs. more than a […]
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Pontiac Bonneville The Bonneville nameplate was associated as the top end Pontiac model for the long term. In fact, The Bonneville for ’73 offered standard radial tires one year before other full size Pontiacs. Also standard was a 400 CID 2bbl V8, making 170hp. Optional engines included a 400 CID 4bbl V8 w/dual exhaust making […]
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