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I may be incorrect but, it appears to be a corvette racing a chevy Vega with a time of 11.98. I'd have to say the Vega was slightly modified.
Back in the day, I didn't know hardly anyone who didn't modify them to some degree. With only a few mods in the engine compartment, a 327 fit in quite nicely.
 
I find it interesting that these days you see very few Vegas, Monzas and perhaps one of the worst Citations around. Most of the first two you see are still drag racing.
 
There are a lot of cars we don't see. EarIy 70's when AMC were putting the optional 304 in their Gremlin, I came really close to buying a new one. Glad I didn't at the time but wish I still owned one now. A dealer in Arizona I think was dropping the 401 into the Gremlin as well. That would have been a ride. They are pretty rare. Don't see many Ford Pintos around anymore either.
 
Back in the day, I didn't know hardly anyone who didn't modify them to some degree. With only a few mods in the engine compartment, a 327 fit in quite nicely.
Yes , and I believe there was a Vega GT model. I think the GT stood for "Good Try....but not quite"
 
There are a lot of cars we don't see. EarIy 70's when AMC were putting the optional 304 in their Gremlin, I came really close to buying a new one. Glad I didn't at the time but wish I still owned one now. A dealer in Arizona I think was dropping the 401 into the Gremlin as well. That would have been a ride. They are pretty rare. Don't see many Ford Pintos around anymore either.
Ha Ha! Ford Pinto. A lot with checkered upholstery in them. I was working as a weaver at that time and my looms put out almost the whole production of that material.
 
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Yes , and I believe there was a Vega GT model. I think the GT stood for "Good Try....but not quite"
Definitely agree. The GT bumped the horsepower up from mid 70 to mid 80. FAIL.... lol... Even the rare dual cam cosworth only produced 110 hp.
 

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