David,
I love your quote about being able to walk in and order a Monte.
As an original owner I remember that day like it was yesterday. Salesman was a friend of my Dad's and thought I was wasting money ordering the 4 barrel and sport stering wheel. The electric trunk opener was ok he thought. I couldn't afford A/C or the vinyl roof but had to have AM/FM Stereo and the G70 x 15 tires and rally wheels.
All the days of delivering the Detroit news and cutting grass were worth it!
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Original Owner since May 14 1971