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Hello and I feel the same about the Lotus, a number of years ago over here, I followed one for a short while, untill they hit the gas and it was gone. Good luck with your build, sounds interesting and would be nice to see some images of the completed car. Thanks for your comment, much appreciated.

Hello and agree, the 265 was powerful engine and it's a shame Chrysler didn't build on it more. Thanks for your comment, much appreciated.

Hello and really glad you enjoyed this video. Thanks for your comment, much appreciated.

Hello, I agree, German Engineers were streaks ahead of us then. Thanks for your Comment.

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Hello and thank you, I’m familiar with the Lotus Sunbeam, and as far as I know, it was initially available in Black and Silver, followed by Blue and Silver, and finally as the Sunbeam Lotus Avon, featuring a Light Blue on Dark Blue combination. If you have any details about a JPS version, it would be great to see it. I also created a short about this car, that you might find interesting. Here’s the link: ua-cam.com/users/shortsE64-ZGDyGgc Thanks again for your comment, much appreciated.

Hello and I agree about the Valiants and Chargers, I like the Pacer as well and think it is sometimes forgotten. Thanks for your comment.

Hello and I can see your point, but what I was trying to show, was that Pontiac were trying to produce another model based on pretty much the same original specs as the Lemans/GTO. I agree with you about the latter models, but don’t forget, these used more modern technology as opposed to the Can Am. Thanks for your comment.

Hello and we are all entitled to our opinions, but what I was trying to show in this video, was that Pontiac were trying to rekindle the Muscle Car, even though safety and economy restrictions were against them. So they had to do the best they could with what they had. The mid sixties to mid seventies produced some amazing cars. Unfortunately times have changed and we are where we are. Thanks for your comment.

Hello and thanks, I found your insights as an owner of a Can Am very interesting and informative. Thanks for your comment, much appreciated.

Hello, different people have different ideas about this, but I was trying to show that Pontiac endeavoured to produce another Muscle Car. It was after all based on the Lemans with a large displacement V8, as was the car that kick started it all. The GTO. Thanks for your comment.

Hello and funnily enough, I have been looking at the Opel GT, a good car. In fact they are all good cars and from my research, one or all will appear in the new year. Hope this helps and your comment is much appreciated.

@ Great I’ll be looking out for that thank you so much !

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Hello and agreed, I did like the 442 and believe the G body versions started in 85, these were some good cars. Thanks for your comment.

Hello, The Can Am wasn't fitted with a manual transmission, primarily because it was part of the Colonnade-bodied GM group of cars and designed for comfort and convenience. The trend then, was shifting towards automatic transmissions for PLC's, as they were more user-friendly and aligned with the "set-it-and-forget-it" driving experience. Also, Pontiac chose, even though they had the parts and capability to do so, not to go through the hassle of certifying a manual transmission version for the Can Am, . The Can Am was essentially a sportier version of the Le Mans, which also came with an automatic transmission. However, it's interesting to note that some owners have retrofitted manual transmissions into these cars to enhance their driving experience. I hope this helps ansd thanks for your Comment.

While it might seem like an oxymoron at first glance, I think that 1977 muscle cars embody the evolution of American automotive performance. Muscle cars, by definition, are known for their powerful V8 engines and sporty design, characteristics that were still alive in the late '70s. Even though emission regulations and fuel economy standards of the era required some changes, but manufacturers like Pontiac managed to preserve the spirit of the muscle car through models like the Can Am.

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By 1977 standards, a second generation Prius would be a "muscle car"

I think my Bolt EUV would also likely smoke a 77 Vette let alone a Mustang II. 😉

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Hello, we Brits can certainly do appreciate a classic piece of American automotive history. While our driving experiences might typically feature the likes of Minis to Jaguars, there's a dedicated community here that values classic American muscle cars from the '70s. Enthusiasts and collectors often import and restore these iconic vehicles to a high standard. Thanks for your Comment.

@WheeleyInteresting Must be a handful to drive on the narrower roads of Britain with the steering wheel on the left side while offering almost no feedback at all.

Honestly, driving on the opposite side isn’t too difficult, and the main roads are manageable. However, I agree our country lanes are a different story. They’re that narrow, they can barely accommodate a horse and cart, making them a recipe for disaster.

@WheeleyInteresting I have long known that Britain still has the horse and buggy, but no offence, those cars are quite bloated for British roads, and poorly made. They got smaller, now they got bigger again.

Funnily enough, there are still quite a lot of Horses on our country roads. One of the biggest issues on these, isn’t horses, but the tractors as they take up the whole road. I agree about the cars, the Mustang is a good example, it got larger over the first generation, then with the Mustang II and Fox Body got smaller and today it is again growing. Cheers,

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Hello and you guessed it, I am in fact from the good ole east of end, me old china. Thanks for your comment.

Hello, wasn’t the 2016 Falcon XR8, produced as a send off for the Falcon? Thanks for your comment.

Hello, the Falcon was also a good car, from the GTHO Bathurst beater, to the special edition XC Cobra, all good. Thanks for your comment.

Hello, the XR8 was a good car, shame it wasn’t made available in other countries. Thanks for these details and your comments.

Hello and almost, North East London. Thanks for your comment.

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Hello, you’re right about the Can Am’s power, nice car and definitely one of a kind. Thanks for your comment.

Hello and the JPS Esprit really was that. Thanks for comment, appreciated.

Hello and thanks, I wasn’t aware of that. But really appreciate these details. Thanks for your comment, much appreciated.

Hello and thanks for passing this on, I didn’t know that Lotus made an Elan JPS. Thanks again and your comment is much appreciated.

Hello and thanks, glad you enjoyed my video, your comment is much appreciated, thanks,

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Hello and agreed, the Charger R/T was definitely something else. Thanks for your comment.

Hello and thanks, I too am from that era and am also a fan of the original Giorgetto Giugiaro designed cars. Talking of the Bond Sub, from what I have seen, it took 8 or 9 cars to complete that underwater shoot. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and Thanks for your comment.

Hello, thanks for the comment, I take it you’re not a big fan of the Bricklin. Although it was aimed at the same sports car market as the Corvette, it’s actually quite a different car. Appreciate your thoughts and comment.

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Hello and thanks, there is a lot to cover, with Bricklin. So I may well make a follow up to this video. Thanks for your comment.

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Hello and thanks for your Comment, very informative, thanks.

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Hello and thanks, the Hemi six was definitely the better engine and as you say, it makes no sense why Chrysler didn’t take it on as a replacement for the Slant six. Thanks for your comment.

Hello and I agree, my fav’s are the 67 & 68 models, with the 69 & 70’s coming a close second due to the Bosses. Thanks for your comment.

Hello and thanks, not quite sure on your point? Thanks for comment.

Hello, thanks and how did the 245 perform? Thanks for your comment.

@WheeleyInteresting She was a bit beaten up. Sloppy 4 speed. The shocks and torsion bars were shot. At 140kmh, it floated when the air got under it. I was 19 and rolled it on a back road one night while drunk. The car rolled over me as I was being ejected out the window. Ruptured stomach, liver, and a collapsed lung. Some busted ribs, and when my mates found me in the paddock, my left femur was poking out of my leg, and my left foot was touching my left ear. 4 and a half months in hospital with four years recovering. Fun times. I have a photo of the Charger after the crash, so I might email it to you if you have an address in your bio.

Hello and thanks, that sounds like a hell of a ride. If you would like to send me the photo of your Charger, my contact email is in my bio. Cheers and thanks for your comment, much appreciated.

Hello and sorry to hear that, you input is appreciated, thanks for your comment.

Hello and thanks for you comment, it’s greatly appreciated.

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Hello and thanks for sharing this with me. I personally believe the Valiant Charger is often overlooked due to its relatively short production run, but it had a lot going for it and is undoubtedly a classic. One which you are lucky enough to have. Thanks for your Comment and appreciated.

Hello and thanks for sharing this with me, it’s very interesting and informative info. The XD always reminded me of the second gen Ford Granada, but from what I hear, they were quite different cars. Thanks for your comment and appreciated.

@@WheeleyInteresting Yes they were very different cars for a very different market with the engines being 3.3 & 4.1 sixes and 4.9 and 5.8 V8's. They were rear wheel drive with a solid beam rear axle and leaf springs as many were used to tow caravans. Independent rear suspension didn't appear until the AU Falcon in 1998 and then it was only standard on the Fairmont Ghia and an option on other models. It became standard across the range from the next model the BA Falcon.

Louis, hello and thanks, you have definitely been around Chargers and Valiants. All good cars, very interesting and appreciate you sharing this with me. Thanks for your comment and much appreciated.

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Hello and fair point. Because I feel that leaving an image up for an extended period can be boring and as it can also be difficult to find enough images to space these points out, I tried using AI images to help with this. But if you take a look at my later videos, you will see that I have not been using AI. I hope this helps and thanks for your comment.

Hello and thanks for sharing those details. How was the Pacer, as these were generally forgotten when the Chargers arrived? Thanks for your comment and appreciated.