[transam1972]

to me,1970 to 1972 Trans Ams all look alike...I would think low compression is a good thing...I was more into options when I decided on my car,mileage & original owner were a score...colour did not matter as it needed a total repaint...I even toyed with the idea of finding a mint 72 white Esprit and doing a rebody...as my car needed paint and quarters...closest I came was a 70 white Esprit I drove for awhile....decided against it(1990) as still a lot of work and too many differences...I feel it has preserved well in a regular garage, however since I am looking at moving a cargo trailer may be a new home...in & out..I will never get crazy because of my initial investment...will be happy the day it gets painted!!!...and still the process of putting it all back toghther....and yet it will never be like a true survivior car with low miles...in 1978 I wanted a Shelby white 1965 with 23k,parents would not loan me the $4500 as it was an old Mustang!...had to be GM and that's how I discovered T/A s....anyway a 70 RAIV is big $ and so should a 70 Buick GS X Stage 1