Nostalgia is also a powerful thing! ... View more

Oh, yes, and the Firebird as well. ... View more

At least the GTO and Grand Prix came with actual Pontiac engines in Canada. ... View more

Not to mention, the 1969-70 Pontiac Grand Prix, especially the SJ models. Classy, sharp, and fast. ... View more

For 1970, the FE based 428 CJ was only available in Mustang and Cougar. It was replaced as top dog by the new 429CJ and 429 SCJ engines in Torino and Cyclone, with or without Ram air. ... View more

Just not to confuse things, the Cyclone (Montego) and Torino (Fairlane) were classed as mid-size cars. The full-size Galaxie and equivalent Mercury models are considerably larger still. ... View more

Yes, definitely a ‘69 model. In fact, the “Cyclone CJ” was a separate model, and only for 1969. ... View more

That reminds me of the 1992 Ford Tempo I ordered new. 3.0 Vulcan V-6 with 5 spd manual. A nice comfortable responsive car. ... View more

As far as the choice of transmission, I think the point being made is that 8161 Corvettes had automatics, and the remainder of the 38,762 had manual transmissions (3 spd, and 4 spd close or wide ratio). The 700-R4 4 spd overdrive transmission wasn`t available until the early `80`s. ... View more

One small point to correct the information on the `68 Shelby. The GT500, in fact, used the 428 Police Interceptor engine. In mid-year, the GT500KR came out, and that car came equipped with the 428 Cobra Jet engine. ... View more