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Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Bosmob, Oct 29, 2012.

  1. Oct 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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    TenBeers

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    Yeah.
    Buick Y Job concept car
     
  2. Oct 31, 2012 at 1:41 PM
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    Wasn't this the first front-wheel drive car built? Maybe just in the US.
     
  3. Oct 31, 2012 at 1:45 PM
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    Common misconception.
    Cord made a front wheel drive car back in the 30's, but they never lasted to the 40's. But yes, the Toronado brought FWD back to life in the 60's.
     
  4. Oct 31, 2012 at 1:48 PM
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    Yeah.
    Were they FWD even back then? A friend's mom had one (maybe 1980 model or so) and it was FWD, torque steer like crazy when you get on it. Only small cars should be FWD.
     
  5. Oct 31, 2012 at 1:52 PM
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    Yes, the were FWD from the day they were released. IIRC Bridgestone or Firestone had to make a special tire just for the Toronado with a stiff sidewall specific for the FWD.
     
  6. Oct 31, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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    Pretty sure it was Firestone.
     
  7. Oct 31, 2012 at 3:35 PM
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    Common misconception... lol

    Common for the 12 people in existence who actually give a shit?
     
  8. Oct 31, 2012 at 3:38 PM
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    Dick.
     
  9. Oct 31, 2012 at 3:43 PM
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    :D
     
  10. Oct 31, 2012 at 3:50 PM
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    Here's another shitbox to guess on:
    car5_6a674740c70fb00b394e351fb3ce9f23883a6393.jpg
     
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    We never got an answer for the last shitbox U posted. :annoyed:
     
  12. Oct 31, 2012 at 4:08 PM
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    Correct
     
  13. Oct 31, 2012 at 4:08 PM
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    ???
     
  14. Oct 31, 2012 at 4:08 PM
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    Cedric is correct!
     
  15. Oct 31, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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    Close, it's an 87 GNX. The full blast, last of the great RWD Buicks ever produced.
     
  16. Oct 31, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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    1970 Pontiac GTO "The Judge"
     
  17. Oct 31, 2012 at 4:13 PM
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    1970 Pontiac GTO Judge?


    sheeit. beat me to it. :(
     
  18. Oct 31, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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    ^Both Correct. LOL


    Since we're talking about shitboxes. This one came with aftermarket air conditioning.

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  19. Oct 31, 2012 at 4:20 PM
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    Ford Festiva
     
  20. Oct 31, 2012 at 4:21 PM
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    ^^Yugo?
     

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