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Originally Posted by Mcronk
I have never owned one but find them intriguing. I particularly liked the Plum Mist 67 Lemans with white top and parchment interior. Very similar color combo to my 67 GTO. Also liked the 68 Tempest Custom convertible. I have a Tempest Custom in Meridian Turquoise also. However it has a few more cubic inches than the cammer (501 to be exact).
Fred Simmonds 4 door OHC Sprint is always a treat to see. So unusual. He founded a car club in Orlando back in the 80s that I attended all their shows.
Maybe someday I will get a chance to drive one and see how I like it.
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My very first car was a 68 Firebird Sprint 3-speed manual. Decades later, probably the most similar vehicle/engine combination I have owned was a Datsun 240Z. Similar engine feel, torque and sound. I still remember today how easily the Pontiac would rev to 6000-6500 RPM. It surprised many of my HS friends with their SBC 2 bbl. cars and small block Ford 289-302 2 bbl engines.