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Old 11-18-2018, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Alfa02 View Post
Funny, how the rear tires on our cars wear out much faster then the front's I had a uncle that brought a new (65-66?) Fury with a Hemi, 3-speed on the floor . His wife couldn't fathom how they went though 3-pairs of rear's to only one pair on the front As a 12yo I was awe-struck by the way this car threw you back in the seat, with just 7.45-14 tires. Cheers.
Although today's cars are faster than those of the golden age, they will never again have the mystique that a proper 60s muscle car did; raw horsepower in a very basic, big car with crummy tires, brakes and suspension, very little concern for safety but just dripping with American pride.

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