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1968 Pony Car Comparison- Motor Trend
The pony car competition was fierce in the late 60's. Here's a glimpse back into 1968 Motor Trend comparison test. I'm not sure why the top available performance models weren't selected, perhaps they were trying to appeal to a broader buyers' market.
https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-g...gar-comparison
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Interesting read, thanks Steve.
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AGREED^^^^
Didn't read it ll, lot of info there. Was really surprised with the performance of the AMC. Milage info was nice to see. I can compare that to my showroom stock 1988 GT Mustang convert I had. Off the showroom floor, that GT would run 15.0 got good mileage and could drop the top and drive literally anywhere with the 3.08's.
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Nice post Steve. Mentions availability of a 427 in the Mustang in '68 but that never happened. I am surprised that the ROYAL license plate frame on that Firebird didn't result in a bit more...ooomph. Wouldn't figure Milt & Wangers would let that one out of the shop unless it was running low 14s
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Very cool read.
Based on the comments by the editors, you would have thought the AMC would have been the most popular car. Thanks for sharing. |
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That was what I felt they were expressing too, without actually saying it and offending any of the other vehicles. I remember the stigma of the times about buying a "rambler" product though and being scoffed at because it wasn't something from the big 3... AMC could change their name and product line, but they couldn't "obliterate" 30-40 years of Muggles memories of their predecessor being a stogy, family sedan, automobile...
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north hollywood ROYAL
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There's a magazine that did a special issue on the 1968 pony cars. I think it was Car Life. Collection currently in boxes but I have it. It's quite a great issue.
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