Chevrolet Monte Carlo The Monte Carlo was fresh for 1973. It was on GM’s new ‘colonnade’ architecture, and it’s chassis was known as a A-plus, and also known as G-body. From ’73-’75, the headlamps were round. Engines offered were a 350 2bbl V8, 350 4bbl V8 and a 454 4bbl V8. For 1976, the Monte […]
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Mercury Capri
Capri The Mercury Capri initially was imported via Ford of Germany starting in the ’70 model year…. fast forward to 1973… The Capri was powered by a 2.6L V6 for ’73, and a 2.8L V6 for ’74. The latter engine had redesigned cylinder heads for higher durability. The Capri took a hiatus in North America […]
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Ford Thunderbird
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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Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang The Mustang was finishing up a generation in 1973. This era (’69-’73) had the longest overall length at 190 inches. Body styles available were a notchback coupe, fastback coupe, and convertible. Trims offered in ’73 were base, Grande, and Mach 1. Engines this year were a 250 CID 1bbl I6 (88hp), 302 CID […]
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Pontiac Firebird
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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