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Old 05-08-2012, 04:45 PM
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I've owned this car 47 years as of Oct 2012. Under total restoration at this time.
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Default 1964 Roadster - owned for 329 dog years.



I've owned this one for 47 years as of Oct, 2012. Going through total restoration at this time - well deserved!
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Originally Posted by 66jack
Yes, there is an ole fellow, about 40 miles west of me that bought his 66 new and still has it and drives it to this day, i believe he's about 70-75. His car is all original, right down to the paint, garaged all its life.
He bought his car from the same place as the OO of my car.


Is his the 425 hp or the 390 hp engine. The solid lifter engines had a tendency to get tracked and blown up. That's why there are so few of either the 425 or 435 hp original engines left.
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Originally Posted by 427435
is his the 425 hp or the 390 hp engine. The solid lifter engines had a tendency to get tracked and blown up. That's why there are so few of either the 425 or 435 hp original engines left.
390 hp



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