Posts tagged with 'Pontiac'

GTO The GTO for 1973 was an option package on the colonnade LeMans, making it one of the heaviest Goats ever produced. Engines available were the 400 CID 4bbl V8 which made 230 hp. Backing this were one of three transmission choices. These were 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, or 3-speed automatic. The optional engine was […]
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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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Pontiac Firebird If a car was stereotypical 70s, the Firebird is definitely on the top of the list. The ’73 Birds had the same ‘binocular style’ front end as the ones made for ’70-1/2. For ’74, things were changing, effectively creating generation 2.5 with a more aerodynamic nose plus crash resistant bumpers. Top engines for […]
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