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If you look at the W32 under "mandatory options" they list "Fiberglas belted tires P-81." I can't find a description for RPO P81:





http://automotivemileposts.com/oldsmobile/rpocodes.html

Not here either:



http://www.ultra-high-compression.co...slistpage.html

Anyone know what it is? Maybe fiberglass belted red-line tires? Seems to be unique to the 1969 W32 442.

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Only the first 100 1966 Shelby GT 350H Hertz Rent-A-Racers had a 4 speed transmission. After having to replace the clutch in many of them, shortly after delivery, Ford and Hertz decided to go with the Auto trans instead.
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This was the first public (in the media) use of the term; "Muscle Car." Previous to this Hot Rod issue they were called Super Cars or Hi Performance Cars.
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