20th Dec 2012, 11:19

Fortunately we still had the Pontiac Trans Am; a very hot seller. The anti pollution and smog devices took quite a while to iron out. It was a very low point in American performance. And I switched off to imports like the 280ZX.

Fortunately today there are incredible cars to choose from; 500-600 HP if you wish. Straight from the factory and turn the key. You may not want to spend 50k on a Mustang or over 100k for a Corvette. Or a Hemi Challenger. Not fuel misers. I put the top down shift into first gear and go. I have driven my son's Viper first gear up to 60 MPH and 5 gears left. There are plenty of tracks, and we can legally drive 75 mph on the highway here. Work hard, and if you can afford it, go for it. Life is short, and boring, drab, abysmal transportation is not always better!

20th Dec 2012, 21:13

I doubt a ricer would even consider buying a '70s Continental.