I have to agree with 4SPEED on this one.
I do not have a good reason for wanting a 76. I just do.
I might consider a 77, but IMHO it is more show than go. For my first muscle car I want go! LOL
I also realize that with only 200 hp, the 455 is Not true muscle car status for most people. I will leave that to the SS Chevelles, hemi equipped cars & the hot Mustangs. I dont know, I just like the looks of the 76. And I am sure if I don't like the HP of said 455, I am fairly certain it can be breathed on to produce what many would agree to be true muscle HP. I dont think I will need the extra hp, I like torque. But I reserve the right to change my mind after I live with the 455 for a while!
The 455 IS the last muscle car produced. One can argue that the later models wore that badge as well. And I would agree that considering what was being produced by the other mfg's the later model gen 2 offering from Pontiac WAS a muscle car. Although they arent a 455, just like a 455 isn't a 454, 428 or a 426 as far as HP #'s are concerned.
Another driving force behind my 76 choice is I knew a hot chick back in high school. She drove a Carousel red 76 TA. I could never figure out which was hotter. I called it a tie.
The real reason is not complicated.. I just like the looks of the car. It really is that simple.
Ok, I am rambling. My apologies.
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