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Originally Posted by north
Of Gen 2 birds 70-73 are my favorites but I do like the 76-78 cars. I ever liked the 74-75 bumpers because they looked unfinished, like they were half way between old fashioned separate bumpers and fully integrated 76 and up.
While I do really like the 77-78 I think the 76 is even nicer.
The 79-81 shovel nose isn’t unattractive but not my favorites.
Speaking of hoods, always had a soft spot for the 76 formula hood, shades (oversized shades) of the 68-70 GTO scoops.
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70-73 are my Gen 2 favorites as well. I have an 80 T/A and nose/hood/front bumper/valance from a 72 tucked away in my shed. From the rear view, I like the looks of the 79-81 taillights the best, but also like the 70-73 chrome. My 80 T/A is a silver car with a red interior, but I plan on painting it Lucy blue once the 72 nose is put on it. From the inside, I like the horse collar seats, but like the red velour 80-81 seats the best. Also in my shed is a set of horse collar seats and I have the red seat covers. I'd prefer the 80 red velour, but can't find a reproduction set of seat covers for it.
Back to the green 73, agree on most of your criticisms. The dog dish wheels and red line tires look out of place, but retro. Strongly agree the vinyl top does nothing for these cars. For what it costs at the time, I'm really surprised people would pay for it. I somewhat suspect this car was maybe a factory selected combo. I love the color, just because it's different.
If you put a set of 14" honeycombs on it, it would look 75% better.