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NICE TO SEE A THIRD GEN ON THE LIST

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Old Oct 11, 2015 | 08:49 AM
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NICE TO SEE A THIRD GEN ON THE LIST

http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobile...tml/?a=viewall
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Old Oct 11, 2015 | 10:33 AM
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Re: NICE TO SEE A THIRD GEN ON THE LIST

The third gens may be considered slow by today's standards, but they were fast for their day!
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 07:17 AM
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Re: NICE TO SEE A THIRD GEN ON THE LIST

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The third gens may be considered slow by today's standards, but they were fast for their day!
and some bested the 60s "muscle" cars
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 07:25 AM
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...and really enjoyable to drive! I put over 70 miles on my 91 this past Sunday and was smiling the whole time!
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 07:31 AM
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Re: NICE TO SEE A THIRD GEN ON THE LIST

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...and really enjoyable to drive! I put over 70 miles on my 91 this past Sunday and was smiling the whole time!
I get that every time on the rare times I drive my baby
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Old Oct 15, 2015 | 09:05 AM
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Re: NICE TO SEE A THIRD GEN ON THE LIST

I disagree with some of that list but the mention is fantastic!
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Old Oct 15, 2015 | 02:25 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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Re: NICE TO SEE A THIRD GEN ON THE LIST

Not a single 2nd gen... and only 1 1st gen...
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Old Oct 15, 2015 | 04:37 PM
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Re: NICE TO SEE A THIRD GEN ON THE LIST

soooo a zl1 is faster than the new copo... yea on what planet?
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 10:28 AM
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Re: NICE TO SEE A THIRD GEN ON THE LIST

COPO has a little trouble with traction - couple spy videos for you.


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