That is one messed up car.I miss how cars used to be made:
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500 Cubic Inch V-8 (400 Horsepower at 4400 rpm)
Bore and stroke: 4.30 x 4.304 Inches
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Torque: 550 ft. lbs. at 3000 rpm
Carburetor: Rochester Model 4MV Quadrajet (Special for Eldorado)
Exhaust System: Dual Exhaust to Muffler, One Outlet Pipe from Muffler
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Turbo Hydramatic (Front Wheel Drive)
It's an unusual feeling driving these cars; they don't behave the way you would expect an automobile of this magnitude to behave. They hold the corners like they were on rails; they accelerate rapidly enough to scare you if you hold the pedal down too long. The variable-ratio power steering was precise, and the standard automatic level control kept everything on an even keel, regardless of load.
My first girlfriend, but I have a feeling posting a pic of a 12 year old probably wouldn't go over well.
My first girlfriend, but I have a feeling posting a pic of a 12 year old probably wouldn't go over well.
1969 Chevelle SS w/396 big block
mine was like this one except pale green.
Damn I miss that car
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Jorts! I may bring them back this Summer.
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I think that car must be a peculiarly American thing because it looks fucking hideous to me as well.
Nope, I don't think so. For one I'm Canadian. For two Holland has a gigantic Cadillac club and many American car fan clubs.
Meh, you still count as American.
Unless you come from that weird French bit. D:

Hah, you wish. :awe:
Well I suppose I would rather have my country be associated with Tom Jones than Celine Dion, although both suck.
Yeah, I had a '69 SS396, 4 Speed in the mid 70's. Burgundy w/ Black vinyl top.
(Your pic happens to be the wallpaper on my wifes laptop, courtesy of her Son-in-law)
Don't forget me. I still have a 1970 Deville.
You werent in Fort Worth, Texas the other day were you? This was a perfectly restored 1970 ice blue Deville. Out of the clear blue sky it stops next to me. Wow.
Crappy cell phone pic:
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Kool car!
If I'm not mistaken that pic was taken on Jacksborro hwy near Rockwood golf course. My folks lived up on the hill probably within 1/4 mile of that spot when I was born in the late 50's
