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Old 08-19-2019, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by spartazoo View Post
Who has seen a three on the tree GTO? I saw a base 66 for sale a few years ago. Needless to say, I was shocked.
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Originally Posted by Jeff Hamlin View Post
This has been researched by a board member and it was shown that '66 was the only year to do this and that just over 400 were assembled this way.
I myself have never seen one.
Interesting;
I have come to understand that the column shifted three speed manual was reserved for 'low output' engines/drivetrains or trucks;
I wonder what happened for the 1966 model year that this became a thing - but was quickly remedied.

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Originally Posted by ID67goat View Post
Not a GTO, but I have a 70 firebird with 3 on the tree.....
Some might think it sick of me, but this is something I'd I'd actually like to have, should ever means and opportunity align;
I realize this was relegated to base/Esprit models with either the inline six, or a 350-2bbl engine - but it would make an interesting, if not stylish cruiser

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1970 Formula 400
Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior
A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car.
Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


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