What car would you buy in 1966?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 01/06/2016 at 10:39 • Filed to: What Would You Buy When, WWYBW

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Rules: The car had to be sold brand new in 1966

I haven’t done one of these in a while and thought today would be as good a day as any to bring it back! For me it is a GT350. Arguably the greatest Mustang of all time. I can’t think many American cars that are better. The GT350 is a true legend.

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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:43

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Depending on the amount of annual sunlight, maybe one of these...

It’s also one of the better-looking years for the Rambler Marlin.

Also, the price point had just dropped.

not for canada - australian in disguise > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:43

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Acadian Sport Deluxe

450X_FTW > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:44

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Mini Cooper in this paint scheme too

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/06/2016 at 10:47

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Very unique choice I like it. Plus the Marlin was a beautiful beast with that massive rear window

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:47

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With 327 CID V8 and four-on-the-floor

daender > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:47

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275 GTB/4 N.A.R.T. Spyder

Sell it nearly 50 years later for nearly 4 million dollars after buying it for about 8,000$ USD in ‘66 money.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:48

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Since I can’t answer “Mercedes 600” to every one of these between 1963-’81, probably my dad’s friend’s ‘66 GT40 MkII .

JR1 > not for canada - australian in disguise 01/06/2016 at 10:48

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My grandma used to own of these. Nice pick

Reece-Current Stinger GT owner > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:48

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Tri-power. 4 Speed. Any questions?

JR1 > 450X_FTW 01/06/2016 at 10:48

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Love the paint scheme!

djmt1 > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:49

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Jenson Interceptor in brown no less.

Shane MacGowan's Teeth > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:49

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There’s a lot of answers to this, but only one right answer:

JR1 > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 01/06/2016 at 10:49

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I did not see that one coming

itschrome > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:49

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Jensen interceptor

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:50

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My grampa had a Opel Rekord C Coupe like above.

JR1 > daender 01/06/2016 at 10:50

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Who could argue with that kind of investment

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/06/2016 at 10:51

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I thought about going GT40 but I figured that is a little too rare and I don't think you could exactly buy one. It was still racing in 66 and I don't think they were private sales yet.

JR1 > Reece-Current Stinger GT owner 01/06/2016 at 10:52

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65/66 are a toss up for my favorite year of GTO

JR1 > djmt1 01/06/2016 at 10:52

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I didn't realize they made these in the 60s

TheHondaBro > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:52

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I fast-forward one year so I can buy this:

JR1 > Shane MacGowan's Teeth 01/06/2016 at 10:53

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Just beautiful. Good pick

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:53

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Do not confront me with your technicalities.

JR1 > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 01/06/2016 at 10:53

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Too bad they didn't sell Opel in US looks like they make cool stuff

JR1 > TheHondaBro 01/06/2016 at 10:54

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Considering 67 cars were probably on sale I will allow it

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:55

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The Fairlane and Galaxie had just, in my opinion, taken a turn for the slightly uglier (stacked headlights on them don’t work for me, can’t say why), and Marlin vs. the last year of the wraparound glass Barracuda leaves you with mostly a budget choice: little slant-six or small V8 fastback, or fullsize big V8 fastback, each with revolutionary suspension elements and great ride! Of course, in the case of the Marlin, the unique suspension is using the motor mounts as part of the suspension, sort of. Because AMC were a bunch of nutbars. Outside of fastbacks, ‘66 is a good year for the F-series, and in a multi-car house I’d almost certainly have one of those too.

djmt1 > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:55

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First year in 66.

Shane MacGowan's Teeth > djmt1 01/06/2016 at 10:56

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Ugh why can’t I find that gif of Clarkson and May nodding as the Interceptors

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/06/2016 at 10:56

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Hey at least it is a better choice than the ghastly 600

GordonBombay > Reece-Current Stinger GT owner 01/06/2016 at 10:57

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Came here to post this, thank you for doing it for me.

Invinciblejets > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:58

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Toyota sports 800

daender > JR1 01/06/2016 at 10:58

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An investment you could still drive and hoon because rarity trumps mileage with a Ferrari like this.

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/06/2016 at 10:59

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I think I would personally go for the Barracuda. It just seems a little bit more appealing to me. However your car would likely be more unique. And this game does not allow for multi car households such as yours *cough *cough 4 cars! So keep dreaming!

Speed > djmt1 01/06/2016 at 11:00

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JR1 > Invinciblejets 01/06/2016 at 11:00

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That is a unique choice

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:00

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JR1 > daender 01/06/2016 at 11:00

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Yes it does. Just don't drive it through a city where stupid people text and drive

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/06/2016 at 11:01

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That is exactly what a dictator would say driving around in the back of their fancy Benz!

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:03

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One of these beautiful beasts:

With black-and-white “Tuxedo” interior. A rare option... but so so classy.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:03

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What’s your point? Dictators can afford the best.

Speed > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:05

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If it HAS to be a 1966 model, give me a 911. I’m typically a muscle car guy, but I prefer the late late 60s and early 70s stuff.

But.. If I stop by a Chevrolet dealer and they have a left over 1965 Impala SS.. I’m getting that. My first car was going to be a ‘65 SS, but it got sold when my folks split. I’ve wanted one ever since.

Stapleface > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:06

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I really wanted to go with a Honda S600, but I’m certain I wouldn’t come close to fitting in one.

If I go hardtop, I’ll say 911.

If I’m going with a roadster, I’ll say Shelby Cobra

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:06

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It’s a racecar, but the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33

Or if not a racecar, a Lancia Fulvia, because of the V4.

d15b > TheHondaBro 01/06/2016 at 11:06

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Came here to post this.

#Hondabros

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:06

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The Barracuda is more elegant, and in some respects better engineered, but it would depend on if I had kids, how many, and how well I actually fit in Dart/Valiant platform cars. The Marlin, despite its two-door configuration, is bigger, does have a full rear seat, and dat 401... But wait! you might say. What about the Charger? Yeah, that would be the sane choice, so pfft.

TheHondaBro > d15b 01/06/2016 at 11:12

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#ToyotaBros

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:13

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E-type Series 1, with the 4.2 I-6. Convertible too

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 01/06/2016 at 11:13

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I’m required to recommend this, having put down the Marlin.

CKeffer > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:15

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Honda S800 coupe, or

Toyota Sports 800. I’m not entirely sure why, but I’ve been enamoured of tiny super lightweight classic Japanese cars for a while now.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:15

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There’s also a strong case to be made for the Toronado, of course - its most wonderfully ostentatious look, and its first debut. Totally ridiculous, and awesome.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:16

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Sunbeam Tiger Series I.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:18

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They used to sell them in the US of A. Half the Buick lineup today are Opels.

MultiplaOrgasms > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:21

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Its a three-way tie between the Jensen C-V8 Mk-III

the Ferrari 500 Superfast

and a Lancia Flaminia Supersport

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/06/2016 at 11:23

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I learned to drive in a 1977 Caprice Classic and I’ve loved family sedans ever since. If I had the money, I’d LS-swap a ‘77 Caprice. MotorTrend’s Car of the Year for 1977, BTW.

Frankenbike666 > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:25

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‘66 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Coupe. Rear wheel drive, 4 wheel independent suspension, awesome handling for its day if you invested in a stout sway (anti-roll) bar . I’m assuming I’d still be living in LA, and the Corvair was a great canyon car. And in those days, we still had the old Grapevine between LA and the Central Valley (I-5 was just being built), about 50-60 miles of twisty excellence.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 01/06/2016 at 11:27

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The first car I ever drove at all was a ‘60s Fury four-door, and I actually learned and drivetested in a Cavalier (driver’s ed car) and a four-door Mercedes. Nothing wrong with a good family sedan, particularly if it has Dad Options under the hood.

camaroboy68ss > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:35

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Easy choice - 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS 396 convertible. It's my favorite year of Chevelles. Marina blue, with blue interior and a white top. 375hp, 4 speed, bucket seats and console. Knee knocker tach, power steering, brakes and top.

X37.9XXS > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:44

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I bought one in 1967

KnowsAboutCars > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:46

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I might go with the GT350 too. But I’d drive it straight from the dealership to a custom shop to get it repainted in Twilight Turquoise from ‘65 Ford color chart and get the interior changed to original Ford turquoise on turquoise color scheme.

Birddog > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:53

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Most likely a Buick Skylark Gran Sport.

haveacarortwoorthree2 > JR1 01/06/2016 at 11:57

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You answered your own question! Followed by the 66 Jensen Interceptor and then the Jag.

Porsche was my first word > JR1 01/06/2016 at 12:00

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Pretty sure a Lambo, dude.

Porsche was my first word > Shane MacGowan's Teeth 01/06/2016 at 12:02

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Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/06/2016 at 12:13

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Too easy.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JR1 01/06/2016 at 12:26

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Easy, a 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT

Quad Stacked headlights and dual hood scoops? Front end doesn’t get any meaner:

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JR1 01/06/2016 at 12:27

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El Rivinado > JR1 01/06/2016 at 13:15

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Like you even need to ask

pip bip - choose Corrour > JR1 01/07/2016 at 04:01

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HR Holden

JR1 > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 01/07/2016 at 08:39

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The classiest car of 1966

JR1 > Speed 01/07/2016 at 08:41

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Looks like you would own a 65 you could probably find one on the lot somewhere

JR1 > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 01/07/2016 at 08:41

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I like your taste sir

JR1 > Stapleface 01/07/2016 at 08:42

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Both are great choices. Too bad about the Honda that is an amazing car

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/07/2016 at 08:43

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As cool as the Toranado is Charger > Toranado

JR1 > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 01/07/2016 at 08:43

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Suddenly the most beautiful car of all time appears

JR1 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/07/2016 at 08:44

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Good pick. Think these are going up in value

JR1 > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 01/07/2016 at 08:45

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And that is why the Buick line has been so good lately

JR1 > MultiplaOrgasms 01/07/2016 at 08:46

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Ferrari is the obvious choice. That is why you should choose something else

JR1 > Frankenbike666 01/07/2016 at 08:47

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Is the grapevine a racing event or a road? Either way good choice with the Corvair. Would you get one with a turbo?

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 01/07/2016 at 08:48

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The new Cruze hatchback is essentially the Opel Astra.

JR1 > camaroboy68ss 01/07/2016 at 08:48

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That is a great pick. Muscle all the way but in a more restrained and classy appearance

JR1 > X37.9XXS 01/07/2016 at 08:49

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A classic. And apparently a lot of fun. Always wanted to try one but I imagine they are too small to fit in

JR1 > KnowsAboutCars 01/07/2016 at 08:50

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And forgo the iconic strips? I'm too much of a child to do that

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 01/07/2016 at 08:51

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From a practical standpoint, and with the hindsight of many years of Dukes of Hazzard reruns, and given the slow mouldering of that platform in some relatively dull Buicks and Cadillacs, sure. I’m not sure 1966 me would have made that judgment, though, even if 8 year old me in the mid 90s thought the 60s Charger was one of the best looking cars he’d ever seen. Assume if I were a young guy either with a family or with hopes of a family in future in ‘66, though. This new Toronado thing - look at all these features! Quieted “no-draft” cabin? Drivetrain isolation? This interesting new FWD thing? And look, they were even forward-thinking enough to have a second door handle for the rear seat! What I’m saying is, in ‘66 and from a personal luxury car-with-options standpoint, this thing looks amazing. The Charger looks more, well, normal.

JR1 > Birddog 01/07/2016 at 08:51

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Great pick that is something I would not have thought of

JR1 > Porsche was my first word 01/07/2016 at 08:51

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I thought the first year of the Muira was 67?

JR1 > Your boy, BJR 01/07/2016 at 08:52

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Expecting you to pick a Cadillac but I can't argue that this is an excellent choice. How is the car hunt going?

JR1 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/07/2016 at 08:53

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I agree. I have always loved this body style

JR1 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/07/2016 at 08:54

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When Lincoln hands down made the best luxury car in America

JR1 > El Rivinado 01/07/2016 at 08:54

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This was a popular pick.

JR1 > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/07/2016 at 08:55

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No idea what that looks like but it is an Aussie so I am guessing awesome

Porsche was my first word > Porsche was my first word 01/07/2016 at 08:55

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Looked at wikipedia to ensure it.

JR1 > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 01/07/2016 at 08:56

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I don't think US gets a Cruze hatchback

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/07/2016 at 08:58

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No doubt the Buick was ground breaking. And you would likely have one of the most regal and fancy cars on the block. But I don’t think it would give you the same smile per mile as the Charger. Maybe at first but I imagine the novelty would eventually wear off.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > JR1 01/07/2016 at 09:02

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http://jalopnik.com/the-2017-chevy…

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/07/2016 at 09:04

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How’d it take so long for someone to pick this!? Only reason I didn’t is because I went muscle instead of luxury

MultiplaOrgasms > JR1 01/07/2016 at 10:20

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! But the Superfast isn’t the obvious Ferrari to choose ! It is too american, with its way overpowered engine and leaf springs.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/07/2016 at 11:45

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Cruiseboat > muscle anyday.

Besides they had 340 hp in 1966 so it was no slouch either.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 01/07/2016 at 11:53

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FALSE

it may not have been a slouch, but the Comet I picked would TOAST it in a race any day.

And Mercury Muscle is Classy Muscle my friend.

JR1 > MultiplaOrgasms 01/07/2016 at 12:49

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Very good point

Your boy, BJR > JR1 01/07/2016 at 13:23

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It isn't, and I'm only gonna pick Cadillacs from years they did something truly special/made the best car. As much as I love them, they're rarely infallible.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > JR1 01/07/2016 at 18:52

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It was the only true option. Everyone else is just living a lie.