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Old 04-16-2020, 07:33 PM
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Strange, I have driven, raced and just drove around in various Chevelle's over the years (Beaumonts too) and they never seemed to ride as nice as the B-bodys?? Chevelle has been known for years with there "taxi-cab" dash/interiors, even though the '69 were not too bad.

Some Buicks we nice (my aunt actually bought a '70 GS 455 Stage 1 on her brothers recommendation. I can still remember being in the back seat when my dad drove our snowmobile off the trailer and into the truck of her can the FIRST winter she had it.) Still these others didn't seem to have the room when comparing the intermediates. Now yes, my uncle 1967 GTO did have the room, but the 400 seemed to not be as much of a runner as the 440's.

Don't get me wrong, there were a lot of nice and roomy cars back then. Just looking now for a nice reliable driver that has room, creature comforts and good performance, the 440 powered B-body just seem the have the most all around combined. They were BIG, trunk was BIG, had the 440's and just had some nice finishes. Others may agree or disagree, that's fine by me. BUT you must admit, there wasn't an easier car to turn the steering wheel then the power mopar of the '68's??? Probably TOO EASY.
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