More one or two year wonders that might be cool....

Here's a few more cool rides that were only produced for a year or two. # 1. 1967 Pontiac Gran Prix convertible. This is the only year that a drop-top GP was ever offered. They have hidden headlights and either 400 or 428 cubes under the hood. Full-size luxury and performance at it's best. # 2. 1968-69 Pontiac Firebird 350HO. These were under-rated at 325 hp. They were available with either a 4-speed or a TH400. Not many were sold because everyone wanted the 400 versions. But they make nice drivers and are faster than a 327 or 350 Camaro. # 3. 1972-73 Mercury Montego GT. Based on the Ford Torino chassis-the platform was all new in 1972. Ford changed from unit-body construction to body-on-frame design which resulted in dramatically improved ride and handling. The fastback GT model is a racy, muscular design. Remember the Wood Brothers Montego that David Pearson campaigned in NASCAR? That's this car. Most have 351C motivation, but a few were built with 429s. Ironically-the 429 was rated at only 205 hp,but the 351 was rated at 266 hp. The Montego line continued until 1976-but '72 and '73 were the only years for the sexy fastback body. # 4. 1974 Pontiac GTO. Often called "The best Nova ever built." This one year-the GTO nameplate was switched from the "A" body LeMans platform that it had been based on since 1964 to the "X" body Ventura ( Nova ) platform. They had a special grille, a Trans-Am style shaker hood scoop, front disc brakes, front and rear sway bars,Rally II wheels and special striping. The only engine was a 350 V8 backed up by a 4-speed or a TH350 with Hurst shifters. The 4-speed shifter was the typical Hurst unit used in Firebirds and other models. The automatic one was a cool one that look like a stick shifter-sort of an updated Auto / Stick 1. 7,058 were built. An added bonus-any suspension or brake upgrades that fit a Camaro, Firebird or Nova will fit these cars,and since Pontiac V8s are all externally identical a 400 or 455 is a bolt-in swap. The GTO name was dropped until 2004 when they Put it on the Australian built Holden Monaro. # 5. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. This one year model has the tail end like the '68-72 models, and the front end like the '74-79 models. Engine choices include the 190 hp L48 350, the 250 hp L82 350, and the 275 hp LS4 454. Transmissions are a 4-speed, a TH350, or TH400 depending on engine choice. The L82 is probably the highest performance model.  # 6. 1977 Pontiac Can-Am. Attempting to cash in on the Trans-Am's immense popularity-Pontiac came up with this performance package for the LeMans. Appearance items included a Trans-Am style shaker hood scoop,a Gran Prix instrument panel, special striping, a "Ducktail" style rear spoiler,and Rally II wheels. Performance items included front and rear sway bars, a 400 Pontiac V8 ( 403 Olds in California ) a TH400 trans, and a limited-slip rear end. All the GM "A" bodies were downsized for 1978 so the package wasn't continued. A unique ride if you can find one, and any suspension or brake upgrades that fit a Chevelle fit these cars. # 7. 1978-79 Dodge Li'l Red Express Truck. This was a half-ton 2wd stepside pickup with a special red and gold paint job, wood on the bedsides,Semi-style verticle chrome exhaust stacks and chrome wheels. Power was a 360 V8 backed by a Torqueflite. Except for a WS6 Trans-Am or L82 Corvette-this was the fastest american vehicle those years. Mastermind