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Old 11-03-2019, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dataway View Post
Yep, the typical factory paint job these days would be considered an OUTSTANDING paint job 40 years ago. No doubt.

I mean think about it, if you worked in a dealership back then, the cars on the showroom floor were massaged tremendously to get them to look good. Peel, dullness, over spray, etc.... were standard from the factory right up to the 90s.
about that, I had NO idea!

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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.


1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing)
2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)