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The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 delivered performance but came with rising ownership costs
The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 arrived at the peak of the muscle car horsepower race, and it did not pretend to be sensible. It delivered big-cube acceleration, quarter-mile credibility…
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Mechanics warn the 1969 Road Runner’s stripped-down approach came with tradeoffs
The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner promised muscle car thrills without the luxury fluff, and it largely delivered. Mechanics and restorers who live with these cars today, however, say that…
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The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner stayed simple but sacrificed comfort
The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner aimed squarely at drivers who wanted big power without the padded price tag or plush cabin that were creeping into late sixties muscle. It…
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The 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 added features but couldn’t fully separate itself
The 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 arrived promising a more sophisticated spin on the pony car idea, with extra leather, wood trim, and gadgets meant to distance it from the…
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